Bolt BiotherapeuticsBOLT -1.87%55 Quick Ratio is 3.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 5.17. GuruFocus rates BOLT with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.03 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,417 Biotechnology companies, Bolt Biotherapeutics ranks worse than 50.95% on this metric.
Bolt Biotherapeutics has a quick ratio of 3.51. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bolt Biotherapeutics's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BOLT'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.25 Med: 5.17 Max: 22.58
Current: 3.51
During the past 8 years, Bolt Biotherapeutics's highest Quick Ratio was 22.58. The lowest was 2.25. And the median was 5.17.
BOLT's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 50.95% of 1417
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 3.6
vs BOLT: 3.51
Bolt Biotherapeutics (NAS:BOLT) 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.
Bolt Biotherapeutics Quick Ratio Related Terms
Bolt Biotherapeutics Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bolt 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, Bolt 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.
Bolt Biotherapeutics Quick Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Bolt Biotherapeutics's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bolt 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.
Bolt 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.
Bolt Biotherapeutics (BOLT) has a Quick Ratio of 3.51 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Bolt Biotherapeutics and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 5.17. Over the past decade, Bolt Biotherapeutics' Quick Ratio has ranged from 2.25 to 22.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Bolt Biotherapeutics ranks #722 out of 1417 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is Bolt Biotherapeutics' Quick Ratio too high?
Bolt Biotherapeutics' current Quick Ratio of 3.51 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 5.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.25 to a high of 22.58. The Biotechnology industry median Quick Ratio is 3.60. Bolt Biotherapeutics' value of 3.51 is 2.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bolt Biotherapeutics ranks #722 out of 1417 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bolt Biotherapeutics has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bolt Biotherapeutics' Quick Ratio compare to BCDA and NCNA?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Bolt Biotherapeutics ranks #722 out of 1417 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Bolt Biotherapeutics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 3.60. Bolt Biotherapeutics' value of 3.51 is 2.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Bolt Biotherapeutics' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 2.25 to 22.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.17 vs. the industry median of 3.60, Bolt 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. Bolt Biotherapeutics's current Quick Ratio of 3.51 is 2.5% 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 Bolt 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. Bolt Biotherapeutics's current Quick Ratio is 3.51, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 5.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bolt Biotherapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bolt Biotherapeutics (BOLT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.03, compared to a current price of $4.20 — trading 53.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 3.51, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 5.17 and 2.5% below the Biotechnology industry median of 3.60. Bolt Biotherapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 4 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 Bolt Biotherapeutics (BOLT), the current Quick Ratio is 3.51 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 Bolt Biotherapeutics (BOLT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bolt Biotherapeutics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.20 is trading 53.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.03.
GuruFocus considers Bolt Biotherapeutics to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOLT:
Quick Ratio: 3.51 (32% below median its 10-year median of 5.17)
GF Value™: $9.03 vs. price of $4.20 (53.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.5% below the Biotechnology median (#722 of 1417)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOLT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bolt Biotherapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer. The company is focused on the clinical development of BDC-4182, its claudin 18.2 ISAC. Its other pipeline programs include CEA ISAC program a Boltbody ISAC targeting carcinoembryonic antigen cell adhesion molecule 5, or CEA; PD-L1 ISAC utilizes a novel human anti-PD-L1 antibody conjugated to a next-generation TLR7/8 agonist payload via a non-cleavable linker; and BDC-3042, its dectin-2 agonist antibody program, developed to repolarize critical cells in the tumor microenvironment known as tumor associated macrophages. It operates in single segment.
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