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Universe Pharmaceuticals (Universe Pharmaceuticals) Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities : $18.50 Mil (As of Sep. 2023)


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What is Universe Pharmaceuticals Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities?

Universe Pharmaceuticals's quarterly cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities increased from Sep. 2022 ($18.86 Mil) to Mar. 2023 ($26.27 Mil) but then stayed the same from Mar. 2023 ($26.27 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($18.50 Mil).

Universe Pharmaceuticals's annual cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities declined from Sep. 2021 ($21.80 Mil) to Sep. 2022 ($18.86 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2022 ($18.86 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($18.50 Mil).


Universe Pharmaceuticals Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Historical Data

The historical data trend for Universe Pharmaceuticals's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities can be seen below:

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Universe Pharmaceuticals Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Chart

Universe Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
Trend Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 3.18 10.06 21.80 18.86 18.50

Universe Pharmaceuticals Semi-Annual Data
Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.80 28.58 18.86 26.27 18.50

Universe Pharmaceuticals Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Calculation

Cash and cash equivalents are the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Cash equivalents are assets that are readily convertible into cash, such as money market holdings, short-term government bonds or Treasury bills, marketable securities and commercial paper.

Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price.


Universe Pharmaceuticals  (NAS:UPC) Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Explanation

Marketable securities are very liquid as they tend to have maturities of less than one year. Furthermore, the rate at which these securities can be bought or sold has little effect on their prices.

A high number means either:

1) The company has competitive advantage generating lots of cash

2) Just sold a business or bonds (not necessarily good)

A low stockpile of cash usually means poor to mediocre economics.

There are 3 ways to create large cash reserve.

1) Sell new bonds or equity to public

2) Sell business or asset

3) It has an ongoing business generating more cash than it burns (usually means durable competitive advantage)

When a company is suffering a short term problem, Buffett looks at cash or marketable securities to see whether it has the financial strength to ride it out.

Important: Lots of cash and marketable securities + little debt = good chance that the business will sail on through tough times.

Test to see what is creating cash by looking at past 7 yrs of balance sheets. This will reveal how the cash was created.


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Universe Pharmaceuticals (Universe Pharmaceuticals) Business Description

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265 Jingjiu Avenue, Economic & Technological Development Zone, Jinggangshan, Jiangxi, Ji’an, CHN
Universe Pharmaceuticals Inc is a pharmaceutical company specializing in the manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution of traditional Chinese medicine derivatives products targeting the elderly with the goal of addressing their physical conditions in the ageing process and promoting their general well-being. The company also sells biomedical drugs medical instruments, Traditional Chinese Medicine Pieces, and dietary supplements manufactured by third-party pharmaceutical companies. Its products are under two categories namely treatment and relief for common chronic health conditions in the elderly designed to achieve physical wellness and longevity (Chronic Condition Treatments), and cold and flu medications.

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