Arcus Biosciences Inc (RCUS)

Quick ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cash 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
Receivables US$ in thousands 5,000 4,000 43,000 746,762 1,592
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 226,000 184,000 193,000 166,000 121,669
Quick ratio 4.35 4.15 5.45 7.51 6.00

December 31, 2024 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($150,000K + $828,000K + $5,000K) ÷ $226,000K
= 4.35

The quick ratio of Arcus Biosciences Inc has shown a positive trend over the past five years, indicating a strong ability to meet its short-term obligations using its most liquid assets. Starting at 6.00 on December 31, 2020, the ratio increased to 7.51 by December 31, 2021, reflecting a significant improvement in liquidity. However, there was a slight decline to 5.45 by December 31, 2022, and further decrease to 4.15 by December 31, 2023. The ratio saw a slight recovery to 4.35 by December 31, 2024, but still remained below the peak of 7.51. Overall, the company's quick ratio demonstrates a generally healthy liquidity position, although there has been some variability in the ability to cover short-term obligations with liquid assets over the years.