Pliant TherapeuticsPLRX -1.33%31 Quick 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 1,417 Biotechnology companies, Pliant Therapeutics ranks better than 88.99% on this metric.
Pliant Therapeutics has a quick ratio of 16.89. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pliant Therapeutics's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PLRX'
s Quick 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 Quick Ratio was 27.91. The lowest was 7.69. And the median was 14.47.
PLRX's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 88.99% of 1417
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 3.6
vs PLRX: 16.89
Pliant Therapeutics (NAS:PLRX) 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.
Pliant Therapeutics Quick Ratio Related Terms
Pliant Therapeutics Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pliant Therapeutics'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, Pliant Therapeutics'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.
Pliant Therapeutics Quick Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Pliant Therapeutics's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pliant Therapeutics'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.
Pliant Therapeutics'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.
Pliant Therapeutics (PLRX) has a Quick Ratio of 16.89 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Pliant Therapeutics and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 14.47. Over the past decade, Pliant Therapeutics' Quick Ratio has ranged from 7.69 to 27.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Pliant Therapeutics ranks #156 out of 1417 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 11%.
Is Pliant Therapeutics' Quick Ratio too high?
Pliant Therapeutics' current Quick 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 Quick Ratio is 3.60. Pliant Therapeutics' value of 16.89 is 369.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pliant Therapeutics ranks #156 out of 1417 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' Quick Ratio compare to RLYB and LIXT?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Pliant Therapeutics ranks #156 out of 1417 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Pliant Therapeutics in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 3.60. Pliant Therapeutics' value of 16.89 is 369.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Pliant Therapeutics' own Quick 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 3.60, 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 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. Pliant Therapeutics's current Quick Ratio of 16.89 is 369.2% 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 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 Pliant Therapeutics 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. Pliant Therapeutics's current Quick 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 Quick Ratio of 16.89. The current Quick Ratio is 16.89, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 14.47 and 369.2% above the Biotechnology industry median of 3.60. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pliant Therapeutics (PLRX), the current Quick 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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