Arcus Biosciences Inc (RCUS)

Cash ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 150,000 127,000 206,000 148,000 173,415
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 828,000 632,000 803,000 351,394 555,231
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 226,000 184,000 193,000 166,000 121,669
Cash ratio 4.33 4.12 5.23 3.01 5.99

December 31, 2024 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($150,000K + $828,000K) ÷ $226,000K
= 4.33

The cash ratio of Arcus Biosciences Inc has shown some fluctuations over the years. As of December 31, 2020, the cash ratio was 5.99, indicating that the company had a high level of cash and cash equivalents relative to its current liabilities. However, by December 31, 2021, the cash ratio decreased to 3.01, suggesting a decrease in the company's ability to cover its short-term obligations with its available cash.

Subsequently, the cash ratio increased to 5.23 by December 31, 2022, indicating that the company had improved its liquidity position compared to the previous year. However, there was a slight decline in the cash ratio to 4.12 by December 31, 2023, which may indicate a potential decrease in the company's ability to meet its short-term financial obligations solely with its cash on hand.

As of December 31, 2024, the cash ratio stood at 4.33, reflecting a slight improvement compared to the previous year but still below the levels seen in 2020 and 2022. Overall, while there have been fluctuations in Arcus Biosciences Inc's cash ratio over the years, the company has generally maintained a decent level of liquidity, although there may be a need to monitor its cash position closely to ensure adequate coverage of its short-term liabilities.