The balance sheet reflects a vulnerable liquidity position with a current ratio of 0.07 and accumulated retained earnings deficits reaching $9.5 million as of 2026Q1.
Cantor Equity Partners II, Inc. (CEPT) balance sheet — 4-year assets, liabilities & shareholders' equity history
| Metric | TTM | Dec'25 | Dec'24 | Dec'23 | Dec'22 |
|---|
| Cash & Short Term Investments | 100K | 25K | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash & Due from Banks | 25K | 25K | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Short Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Investments Growth % | 0% | - | - | - | - |
| Long-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accounts Receivables | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goodwill & Intangibles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goodwill | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intangible Assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PP&E (Net) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Assets | 248.77M | 246.67M | 106.54K | 0 | 0 |
| Total Current Assets | 233.75K | 170K | 0 | 2.74K | 6.21K |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 248.77M | 246.67M | 106.54K | 0 | 0 |
| Total Assets | 249M | 246.84M | 106.54K | 2.74K | 6.21K |
| Asset Growth % | 614590.76% | 231575.27% | 3788.47% | -55.89% | - |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 0.99% | 0.01% | -129.35% | -77.57% | -101.24% |
| Accounts Payable | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Debt | 604.84K | 397.38K | 79.9K | 0 | 0 |
| Net Debt | 579.84K | 372.38K | 79.9K | 0 | 0 |
| Long-Term Debt | 0 | 0 | 79.9K | 0 | 0 |
| Short-Term Debt | 604.84K | 397.38K | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Liabilities | 2.98M | 4.61M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Current Liabilities | 3.15M | 1.64M | 94.59K | 0 | 0 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 2.98M | 4.61M | 79.9K | 0 | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | 6.13M | 6.25M | 174.49K | 0 | 0 |
| Total Equity | 242.87M | 240.59M | -67.94K | 2.74K | 6.21K |
| Equity Growth % | 1104615.41% | 354203.92% | -2579.64% | -55.89% | - |
| Equity / Assets (Capital Ratio) | 97.54% | 97.47% | -63.77% | 100% | 100% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 1.01% | 0.01% | - | -77.57% | -101.24% |
| Book Value per Share | 11.35 | 11.24 | -0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Tangible BV per Share | 11.35 | 11.24 | -0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Common Stock | 252.35M | 250.22M | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Additional Paid-in Capital | 0 | 0 | 24.5K | 24.5K | 24.5K |
| Retained Earnings | -9.51M | -9.77M | -92.94K | -22.26K | -18.79K |
| Accumulated OCI | 22.29K | 138.05K | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treasury Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preferred Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CEPT stock.
As of 2025, Cantor Equity Partners II, Inc. (CEPT) had total assets of $246.8M including $0.2M in current assets.
Cantor Equity Partners II, Inc. (CEPT) carries total debt of $0.4M. Comparing total debt to cash helps evaluate the company's debt burden and net leverage.
Cantor Equity Partners II, Inc. (CEPT) has total shareholders' equity (book value) of $240.6M ($11.24 book value per share). Book value represents the net worth of the company belonging to common stock holders.
Cantor Equity Partners II, Inc. (CEPT) reported a current ratio of 0.10x. A current ratio above 1.0x indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting sufficient short-term liquidity.
Key Metrics
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Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Asset Expansion Masks Operational Dormancy
According to recent balance sheet filings, CEPT's total assets surged from $106.5K in 2024Q4 to $249.0M by 2026Q1, a shift that reflects the accumulation of trust capital rather than organic business growth or the successful execution of a target acquisition strategy.
The dramatic increase in asset size suggests the successful funding of the trust account, yet the lack of operational revenue indicates the company remains in a purely speculative phase. Investors should monitor whether this capital base is deployed efficiently or if it remains stagnant while administrative costs continue to erode the equity base.
Precarious Cash Position Limits Flexibility
As reported in financial statements, CEPT maintains a consistent cash balance of only $25,000, which, when compared to the current ratio of 0.07 in 2026Q1, indicates a severe lack of immediate liquidity to cover ongoing regulatory and administrative obligations without external sponsor support.
The extremely low current ratio suggests that the company is structurally unable to meet short-term liabilities through its own liquid assets. This reliance on external funding sources warrants further investigation, as it may force management to prioritize deal completion over favorable valuation terms to secure necessary capital.
Equity Erosion Through Accumulated Deficits
Based on the reported figures, the company's retained earnings have deteriorated to a deficit of $9.5 million as of 2026Q1, highlighting the persistent impact of non-operating expenses on the firm's book value during its pre-combination phase.
The negative trajectory in retained earnings underscores the cost of maintaining a public shell entity without an underlying revenue-generating business. This trend suggests that shareholder value is being systematically diluted by the ongoing administrative burn rate, which may necessitate future capital injections or sponsor-led financing.
Hidden Risks in Liability Composition
As indicated by the company's balance sheet, the rise in total liabilities to $6.1 million by 2026Q1, coupled with the absence of operational revenue, suggests that the entity is accumulating significant deferred obligations that could complicate future merger negotiations or impact post-combination equity value.
The accumulation of liabilities in the absence of operational activity may indicate deferred underwriting fees or sponsor loans that will eventually require settlement. Investors should be wary that these obligations could create a significant overhang, potentially reducing the net proceeds available to shareholders upon the completion of a business combination.