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CPRX Quick Ratio Analysis

6.70x

Higher than 100% of Healthcare sector peers

Updated 155h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio measures a company’s most liquid assets—cash and receivables—against its short-term liabilities; at 6.70x, CPRX holds $6.70 of liquid assets for every $1 of current obligations.

Sector Performance

100th percentile

CPRX

6.70x

Sector Median

1.14x

Sector Avg

1.52x

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Deep Analysis

The quick ratio measures a company’s most liquid assets—cash and receivables—against its short-term liabilities; at 6.70x, CPRX holds $6.70 of liquid assets for every $1 of current obligations.

That compares with the Healthcare sector median of 1.15x, putting CPRX in the 96th percentile among sector peers. The trend is N/A: the year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and the only historical value provided is the current 6.70x. A high liquidity level with no trend data signals low near-term insolvency risk, but it gives no information on whether that cushion is improving or eroding. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the strong ratio is a positive factor, yet the absence of trend data limits any stronger investment conclusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about CPRX?

A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.

How is the Quick Ratio calculated?

Quick Ratio is calculated as: (Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities.

How does CPRX's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?

CPRX's Quick Ratio of 6.70x compares to a Healthcare sector median of 1.14x, placing it in the 100th percentile.

Who are CPRX's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest Healthcare peers by Quick Ratio include: ALGN (1.15x), RVTY (1.25x), BIO (1.00x), DGX (1.28x), FOLD (1.38x).

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The Formula

(Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities

Why It Matters

A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.