Pliant TherapeuticsPLRX 31 Current Ratio is 16.89 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 14.47. GuruFocus rates PLRX with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,416 Biotechnology companies, Pliant Therapeutics ranks better than 88.91% on this metric.
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. Pliant Therapeutics's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.89.
Pliant Therapeutics has a current ratio of 16.89. It indicates the company may not be efficiently using its current assets or its short-term financing facilities. This may also indicate problems in working capital management.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pliant Therapeutics's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PLRX'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.69 Med: 14.47 Max: 27.91
Current: 16.89
During the past 8 years, Pliant Therapeutics's highest Current Ratio was 27.91. The lowest was 7.69. And the median was 14.47.
PLRX's Current Ratio is ranked better than 88.91% of 1416
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 3.885
vs PLRX: 16.89
Pliant Therapeutics (NAS:PLRX) 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.
Pliant Therapeutics Current Ratio Related Terms
Pliant Therapeutics Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pliant Therapeutics'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.
PLRX vs RLYB, LIXT, CSBR: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Pliant Therapeutics'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.
Pliant Therapeutics Current Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Pliant Therapeutics's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pliant Therapeutics's Current 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.
Pliant Therapeutics (PLRX) has a Current Ratio of 16.89 as of Mar. 2026. This is 17% above median its historical median of 14.47. Over the past decade, Pliant Therapeutics' Current Ratio has ranged from 7.69 to 27.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Pliant Therapeutics ranks #157 out of 1416 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Pliant Therapeutics' Current Ratio too high?
Pliant Therapeutics' current Current Ratio of 16.89 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 14.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.69 to a high of 27.91. The Biotechnology industry median Current Ratio is 3.89. Pliant Therapeutics' value of 16.89 is 334.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pliant Therapeutics ranks #157 out of 1416 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pliant Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pliant Therapeutics' Current Ratio compare to RLYB and LIXT?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Pliant Therapeutics ranks #157 out of 1416 companies for Current Ratio. This places Pliant Therapeutics in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 3.89. Pliant Therapeutics' value of 16.89 is 334.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Pliant Therapeutics' own Current Ratio has ranged from 7.69 to 27.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.47 vs. the industry median of 3.89, Pliant Therapeutics 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 Current Ratio for a Biotechnology company?
The median Current Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 3.89, based on 1,416 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. Pliant Therapeutics's current Current Ratio of 16.89 is 334.7% 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 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 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pliant Therapeutics's current Current Ratio is 16.89, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 14.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pliant Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Pliant Therapeutics (PLRX) has a current Current Ratio of 16.89. The current Current Ratio is 16.89, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 14.47 and 334.7% above the Biotechnology industry median of 3.89. Pliant Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 2 warning signs to review. 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 Pliant Therapeutics (PLRX), the current Current Ratio is 16.89 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.
Pliant Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of integrin-based therapies. The company operates as a single reportable segment focused on developing and commercializing novel integrin-based treatments. Its lead product candidate, PLN-101095, is an oral small molecule targeting integrins for the treatment of solid tumors. The company also advances a pipeline of integrin-based programs across multiple disease areas through its proprietary drug discovery platform.
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