Atara BiotherapeuticsATRA -3.13%31 Quick Ratio is 2.16 as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 5.40. GuruFocus rates ATRA with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,417 Biotechnology companies, Atara Biotherapeutics ranks worse than 63.8% on this metric.
Atara Biotherapeutics has a quick ratio of 2.16. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Atara Biotherapeutics's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ATRA'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 5.4 Max: 30.15
Current: 2.16
During the past 13 years, Atara Biotherapeutics's highest Quick Ratio was 30.15. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 5.40.
ATRA's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 63.8% of 1417
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 3.6
vs ATRA: 2.16
Atara Biotherapeutics (NAS:ATRA) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Atara Biotherapeutics Quick Ratio Related Terms
Atara Biotherapeutics Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Atara Biotherapeutics's Quick 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.
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Atara Biotherapeutics's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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.
Atara Biotherapeutics Quick Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Atara Biotherapeutics's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Atara Biotherapeutics's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Atara Biotherapeutics's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Atara Biotherapeutics (ATRA) has a Quick Ratio of 2.16 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Atara Biotherapeutics and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 5.40. Over the past decade, Atara Biotherapeutics' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 30.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Atara Biotherapeutics ranks #904 out of 1417 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 63.8%.
Is Atara Biotherapeutics' Quick Ratio too high?
Atara Biotherapeutics' current Quick Ratio of 2.16 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 5.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 30.15. The Biotechnology industry median Quick Ratio is 3.60. Atara Biotherapeutics' value of 2.16 is 40% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Atara Biotherapeutics ranks #904 out of 1417 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Atara Biotherapeutics has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atara Biotherapeutics' Quick Ratio compare to RNTX and IBIO?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Atara Biotherapeutics ranks #904 out of 1417 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Atara Biotherapeutics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 3.60. Atara Biotherapeutics' value of 2.16 is 40% below this benchmark. Historically, Atara Biotherapeutics' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 30.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.40 vs. the industry median of 3.60, Atara Biotherapeutics has consistently been below 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 Quick Ratio for a Biotechnology company?
The median Quick Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 3.60, based on 1,417 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Atara Biotherapeutics's current Quick Ratio of 2.16 is 40% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Atara Biotherapeutics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Quick Ratio is 3.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Atara Biotherapeutics's current Quick Ratio is 2.16, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 5.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atara Biotherapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atara Biotherapeutics (ATRA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.56, compared to a current price of $10.22 — trading 555.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 2.16, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 5.40 and 40% below the Biotechnology industry median of 3.60. Atara Biotherapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Atara Biotherapeutics (ATRA), the current Quick Ratio is 2.16 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 Atara Biotherapeutics (ATRA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atara Biotherapeutics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.22 is trading 555.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.56.
GuruFocus considers Atara Biotherapeutics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ATRA:
Quick Ratio: 2.16 (60% below median its 10-year median of 5.40)
GF Value™: $1.56 vs. price of $10.22 (555.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40% below the Biotechnology median (#904 of 1417)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Atara Biotherapeutics Inc operates in the United States healthcare sector. It focuses on developing transformative therapies for patients with serious diseases, including solid tumors, hematologic cancers, and autoimmune diseases. It operates and manages business as one operating and reportable segment which is the business of developing therapeutics. The company's product candidates comprise Tab-cel, ATA3431, and ATA3219.
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