Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc (SUPN)

Quick ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Cash US$ in thousands 69,331 75,054 93,120 203,434 288,640
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 384,281 179,820 368,214 136,246 133,893
Receivables US$ in thousands 142,077 144,155 165,497 148,932 140,877
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 292,397 290,196 687,958 315,379 245,108
Quick ratio 2.04 1.38 0.91 1.55 2.30

December 31, 2024 calculation

Quick ratio = (Cash + Short-term investments + Receivables) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($69,331K + $384,281K + $142,077K) ÷ $292,397K
= 2.04

The quick ratio of Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc has fluctuated over the past five years. Starting at 2.30 in December 31, 2020, the ratio decreased to 1.55 by December 31, 2021. Subsequently, it further declined to 0.91 by December 31, 2022, indicating potentially lower liquidity and a reduced ability to cover short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. However, there was an improvement in the quick ratio by December 31, 2023, when it rose to 1.38, suggesting an enhanced ability to meet short-term liabilities. Furthermore, by December 31, 2024, the quick ratio increased to 2.04, surpassing the initial ratio in 2020 and possibly indicating improved liquidity and financial health. Overall, the trend in the quick ratio of Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc demonstrates variability but also shows signs of recovery and sound liquidity management in recent years.