Cline Scientific AB (OSTO:CLINE B) Current Ratio: 1.91 (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is Cline Scientific AB Current Ratio?

Cline Scientific AB OSTO:CLINE B 4 Current Ratio is 1.91 as of Dec. 2023. GuruFocus rates OSTO:CLINE B with a GF Score™ of 4/100.

The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Cline Scientific AB's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 1.91.

Cline Scientific AB has a current ratio of 1.91. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cline Scientific AB's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

OSTO:CLINE B's Current Ratio is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 3.88
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Current Ratio only.

Cline Scientific AB  (OSTO:CLINE B) Current Ratio Explanation

The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.

Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.

The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.

If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.


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Cline Scientific AB Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cline Scientific AB's Current Ratio can be seen below:

* 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.

Cline Scientific AB Current Ratio Chart

Cline Scientific AB Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Current Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.72 18.67 9.00 7.53 1.91

Cline Scientific AB Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23
Current Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.00 5.93 7.53 2.51 1.91

OSTO:CLINE B vs VRTX, REGN, SGEN: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Cline Scientific AB's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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.


Cline Scientific AB Current Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Cline Scientific AB's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cline Scientific AB's Current Ratio falls into.


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Cline Scientific AB Current Ratio Calculation

The current ratio is mainly used to give an idea of the company's ability to pay back its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets.

Cline Scientific AB's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: Dec. 2023 )=Total Current Assets (A: Dec. 2023 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: Dec. 2023 )
=3.454/1.804
=1.91

Cline Scientific AB's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Dec. 2023 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Dec. 2023 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Dec. 2023 )
=3.454/1.804
=1.91

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Current Ratio →
What does a Current Ratio of 1.91 mean?
Cline Scientific AB (OSTO:CLINE B) has a Current Ratio of 1.91 as of Dec. 2023.
Is Cline Scientific AB's Current Ratio too high?
Cline Scientific AB's current Current Ratio is 1.91. The Biotechnology industry median Current Ratio is 3.88. Cline Scientific AB's value of 1.91 is 50.8% below this industry median. Overall, Cline Scientific AB has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cline Scientific AB's Current Ratio compare to VRTX and REGN?
Cline Scientific AB's Current Ratio of 1.91 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 3.88. Cline Scientific AB's value of 1.91 is 50.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Biotechnology company?
The median Current Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 3.88, based on 1,411 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cline Scientific AB's current Current Ratio of 1.91 is 50.8% below 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Current Ratio is 3.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cline Scientific AB's current Current Ratio is 1.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cline Scientific AB stock overvalued right now?
Cline Scientific AB (OSTO:CLINE B) has a current Current Ratio of 1.91. The current Current Ratio is 1.91 and 50.8% below the Biotechnology industry median of 3.88. Cline Scientific AB's overall GF Score™ is 4/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cline Scientific AB (OSTO:CLINE B), the current Current Ratio is 1.91 as of Dec. 2023. 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.

Cline Scientific AB Business Description

Address Vastra Gotalands Lan, 2C Argongatan, Molndal, SWE, 43153
Cline Scientific AB develops and markets products for biomedical research based on proprietary nanotechnology. Its products include unique surfaces for use in stem cell & cancer research and customized nanoparticles for use in biomedical applications.
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