Vir Biotechnology Inc (VIR)

Cash ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents US$ in thousands 222,947 257,948 310,810 174,046 254,844 452,100 666,949 824,913 848,631 963,735 1,505,180 812,355 347,815 714,521 741,951 521,396 436,575 462,521 371,781 168,418
Short-term investments US$ in thousands 682,401 746,124 854,201 989,052 1,280,830 1,244,450 1,180,480 1,425,160 1,553,410 1,382,750 690,520 447,719 360,330 224,929 84,107 211,636 300,286 364,074 180,599 187,193
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 119,662 117,161 96,412 94,068 175,407 165,050 225,623 485,288 511,029 308,203 477,868 702,361 341,242 233,724 146,024 361,099 99,064 76,998 54,940 56,396
Cash ratio 7.57 8.57 12.08 12.36 8.75 10.28 8.19 4.64 4.70 7.61 4.59 1.79 2.08 4.02 5.66 2.03 7.44 10.74 10.05 6.31

December 31, 2024 calculation

Cash ratio = (Cash and cash equivalents + Short-term investments) ÷ Total current liabilities
= ($222,947K + $682,401K) ÷ $119,662K
= 7.57

The cash ratio of Vir Biotechnology Inc has shown fluctuating values over the periods reported. The cash ratio measures the company's ability to cover its short-term obligations with its cash and cash equivalents.

From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, the cash ratio ranged from a low of 1.79 to a high of 12.36. Generally, a higher cash ratio indicates a stronger liquidity position as the company has more cash on hand to cover its short-term liabilities.

The company experienced a significant decrease in cash ratio from March 31, 2021, to September 30, 2022, suggesting a potential strain on its liquidity position during this period. However, from September 30, 2022, to March 31, 2024, there was an upward trend in the cash ratio, indicating an improvement in the company's ability to meet short-term obligations with its available cash resources.

Overall, the cash ratio trend of Vir Biotechnology Inc indicates fluctuations in its liquidity position over the reported periods, with some periods showing stronger liquidity than others. Investors and stakeholders may need to monitor these fluctuations to assess the company's ability to meet its short-term financial commitments.