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Inspire Medical SystemsINSP +0.38%54 Cash Ratio is 3.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 6.70. GuruFocus rates INSP with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $215.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Inspire Medical Systems ranks better than 78.36% on this metric.
Inspire Medical Systems has a Cash Ratio of 3.17. It generally indicates that the company is able to cover all short-term debt and still have cash remaining.
The historical rank and industry rank for Inspire Medical Systems's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
INSP'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92 Med: 6.7 Max: 22.62
Current: 3.17
During the past 11 years, Inspire Medical Systems's highest Cash Ratio was 22.62. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 6.70.
INSP's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 78.36% of 841
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.97
vs INSP: 3.17
Inspire Medical Systems (NYSE:INSP) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Inspire Medical Systems Cash Ratio Related Terms
Inspire Medical Systems Cash Ratio Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Inspire Medical Systems's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Inspire Medical Systems Cash Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Inspire Medical Systems's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Inspire Medical Systems's Cash Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Inspire Medical Systems (INSP) has a Cash Ratio of 3.17 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Inspire Medical Systems and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 6.70. Over the past decade, Inspire Medical Systems' Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 22.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Inspire Medical Systems ranks #182 out of 841 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is Inspire Medical Systems' Cash Ratio too high?
Inspire Medical Systems' current Cash Ratio of 3.17 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 6.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 22.62. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cash Ratio is 0.97. Inspire Medical Systems' value of 3.17 is 226.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inspire Medical Systems ranks #182 out of 841 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Inspire Medical Systems has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inspire Medical Systems' Cash Ratio compare to AHCO and IART?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Inspire Medical Systems ranks #182 out of 841 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Inspire Medical Systems in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.97. Inspire Medical Systems' value of 3.17 is 226.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Inspire Medical Systems' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 22.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.70 vs. the industry median of 0.97, Inspire Medical Systems has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cash Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.97, based on 841 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Inspire Medical Systems's current Cash Ratio of 3.17 is 226.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Inspire Medical Systems and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inspire Medical Systems's current Cash Ratio is 3.17, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 6.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inspire Medical Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inspire Medical Systems (INSP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $215.27, compared to a current price of $50.21 — trading 76.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 3.17, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 6.70 and 226.8% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.97. Inspire Medical Systems' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Inspire Medical Systems (INSP), the current Cash Ratio is 3.17 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Inspire Medical Systems (INSP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inspire Medical Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $50.21 is trading 76.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $215.27.
GuruFocus considers Inspire Medical Systems to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for INSP:
Cash Ratio: 3.17 (53% below median its 10-year median of 6.70)
GF Value™: $215.27 vs. price of $50.21 (76.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 226.8% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#182 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the INSP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Inspire Medical Systems Inc operates as a medical technology company. It focuses on the development and commercialization of minimally invasive solutions for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It offers Inspire system, a neurostimulation technology that provides a safe and effective treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. The firm has operating footprints in the United States and All other countries wherein, it generates a majority of its revenue from the United States. Its segment revenues are derived from the sales of its product, the Inspire system, to hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers in the U.S. and in selected countries in Europe and the Asia Pacific region.
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