Protagonist Therapeutics Inc (PTGX)

Current ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Total current assets US$ in thousands 591,641 355,577 237,355 340,736 315,606
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 47,398 21,274 31,179 44,016 40,241
Current ratio 12.48 16.71 7.61 7.74 7.84

December 31, 2024 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $591,641K ÷ $47,398K
= 12.48

The current ratio of Protagonist Therapeutics Inc has exhibited a consistently strong liquidity position over the years, as indicated by the values of 7.84, 7.74, and 7.61 for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022 respectively. However, there was a significant increase in the current ratio to 16.71 by December 31, 2023, reflecting a substantial improvement in the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with current assets. This exceptionally high ratio suggests a robust liquidity position at the end of 2023. The ratio decreased to 12.48 by December 31, 2024, but still indicates a healthy liquidity level. Overall, the trend in the current ratio demonstrates that Protagonist Therapeutics Inc has maintained a sound financial position with ample short-term liquidity throughout the period under review.