Financial flexibility is exceptional, characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 and a current ratio of 7.10 as of 2026Q1.
| Metric | TTM | Dec'25 | Dec'24 | Dec'23 | Dec'22 | Dec'21 | Dec'20 | Dec'19 | Dec'18 | Dec'17 | Dec'16 | Dec'15 | Dec'14 | Dec'13 | Dec'12 | Dec'11 | Dec'10 | Dec'09 | Dec'08 | Dec'07 | Dec'06 | Dec'05 | Dec'04 |
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| Total Current Assets | 940.39M | 894.03M | 623.61M | 219.33M | 320.81M | 210.11M | 159.24M | 111.36M | 55.19M | 85.19M | 41.45M | 59.9M | 43.83M | 25.32M | 16.73M | 6.23M | 5.78M | 7.89M | 11.92M | 16.53M | 20.59M | 771.57K | 183.91K |
| Cash & Short-Term Investments | 755.86M | 709.17M | 517.55M | 137.64M | 298.39M | 191.27M | 140.28M | 94.52M | 53.48M | 84.01M | 40.41M | 58.4M | 39.28M | 23.71M | 15.42M | 6.03M | 5.48M | 7.78M | 11.77M | 15.94M | 20.43M | 771.13K | 183.91K |
| Cash Only | 755.86M | 709.17M | 517.55M | 137.64M | 298.39M | 171.44M | 130.24M | 89.51M | 16.56M | 57.5M | 13.89M | 28.24M | 9.1M | 2.22M | 1.41M | 6.03M | 5.48M | 7.78M | 11.77M | 15.94M | 20.43M | 771.13K | 183.91K |
| Short-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.82M | 10.04M | 5.01M | 36.92M | 26.52M | 26.51M | 30.16M | 30.18M | 21.49M | 14.01M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accounts Receivable | 131.31M | 128.27M | 65.49M | 53.51M | 10.79M | 6.72M | 5.99M | 10.54M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 134.03K | 0 | 12.15K | 63.71K | 85.79K | 0 | 0 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 66.13 | 79.49 | 48.61 | 49.05 | 18.39 | 17.43 | 18.35 | 37.59 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 100.05 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Inventory | 34.93M | 37.17M | 19.54M | 15.64M | 6.8M | 7.87M | 4.65M | 1.96M | 56.01K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Days Inventory Outstanding | 102.71 | 155.47 | 103.6 | 109.88 | 72.22 | 131.26 | 99.63 | 48.39 | 1.03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Current Assets | 2.72M | 2.04M | 1.03M | 489K | 0 | 327K | 883K | 516.66K | 272.17K | 58.28K | 36.44K | 34.72K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 207.22M | 212.78M | 227.8M | 250.78M | 54.82M | 27.68M | 33.11M | 1.01M | 5.26M | 200.27K | 253.09K | 200.44K | 80.27K | 49.52K | 62.57K | 21.07K | 56.08K | 78.96K | 117.81K | 148.24K | 31.66K | 17.88K | 1.47K |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | 2.85M | 2.97M | 3.58M | 3.7M | 3.62M | 3.98M | 130K | 1M | 245.43K | 191.38K | 244.2K | 191.55K | 71.38K | 40.63K | 53.68K | 12.19K | 45.57K | 68.45K | 96.38K | 127.79K | 20.16K | 4.03K | 1.47K |
| Fixed Asset Turnover | 196.63x | 198.18x | 137.20x | 107.54x | 59.22x | 35.42x | 915.95x | 101.93x | 2.04x | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10.73x | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Goodwill | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intangible Assets | 121.97M | 131.67M | 156.67M | 194.05M | 32.47M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Long-Term Investments | 90.25M | 22.54M | 21.56M | 16.49M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.01M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.89K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9K | 9K | 8.89K | 8.89K | 8.89K | 8.89K | 8.89K | 8.89K | 8.89K | 0 | 8.89K | 10.51K | 10.51K | 21.44K | 20.45K | 11.5K | 13.85K | 0 |
| Total Assets | 1.15B | 1.11B | 851.41M | 470.11M | 375.63M | 237.79M | 192.35M | 112.38M | 60.45M | 85.39M | 41.71M | 60.1M | 43.91M | 25.37M | 16.79M | 6.25M | 5.83M | 7.97M | 12.03M | 16.68M | 20.62M | 789.45K | 185.38K |
| Asset Turnover | 0.56x | 0.53x | 0.58x | 0.85x | 0.57x | 0.59x | 0.62x | 0.91x | 0.01x | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.08x | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Asset Growth % | 130.08% | 30% | 81.11% | 25.15% | 57.97% | 23.62% | 71.17% | 85.9% | -29.21% | 104.73% | -30.61% | 36.88% | 73.07% | 51.11% | 168.66% | 7.16% | -26.8% | -33.8% | -27.86% | -19.11% | 2511.88% | 325.86% | - |
| Total Current Liabilities | 132.4M | 147.15M | 120.68M | 76.06M | 57.59M | 27.06M | 22.76M | 24.1M | 9.51M | 4.27M | 2.09M | 3.44M | 5.86M | 2.14M | 1.65M | 833.8K | 298.96K | 294.15K | 1.43M | 303.29K | 772.85K | 342.99K | 67.8K |
| Accounts Payable | 7.15M | 11.2M | 16.59M | 14.79M | 3.98M | 2.77M | 4.26M | 4.12M | 2.34M | 1.95M | 933.18K | 1.79M | 1.81M | 850.79K | 1.37M | 263.93K | 105.93K | 249.63K | 332.71K | 219.87K | 448.07K | 67.75K | 30.73K |
| Days Payables Outstanding | 28.52 | 46.86 | 87.97 | 103.92 | 42.19 | 46.17 | 91.17 | 101.83 | 42.83 | 15.54K | 7.85K | 19K | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Short-Term Debt | 446K | 437K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Revenue (Current) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.01K | 18.09K | 18.09K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Current Liabilities | 98.65M | 122.76M | 11.16M | 51.29M | 5.37M | 4.28M | 4.1M | 3.24M | 2.04M | 1.5M | 897.12K | 751.63K | 47.91K | 22.83K | 275.05K | 218.5K | 55.63K | 0 | 1.1M | 42.59K | 303.58K | 0 | 0 |
| Current Ratio | 7.10x | 6.08x | 5.17x | 2.88x | 5.57x | 7.76x | 7.00x | 4.62x | 5.80x | 19.97x | 19.79x | 17.41x | 7.49x | 11.83x | 10.16x | 7.47x | 19.32x | 26.81x | 8.33x | 54.51x | 26.64x | 2.25x | 2.71x |
| Quick Ratio | 6.84x | 5.82x | 5.01x | 2.68x | 5.45x | 7.47x | 6.79x | 4.54x | 5.80x | 19.97x | 19.79x | 17.41x | 7.49x | 11.83x | 10.16x | 7.47x | 19.32x | 26.81x | 8.33x | 54.51x | 26.64x | 2.25x | 2.71x |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 140.33 | 188.1 | 64.24 | 55.01 | 48.42 | 102.52 | 26.81 | -15.84 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 2.52M | 5.39M | 3.1M | 6.17M | 17.62M | 3.89M | 0 | 647.53K | 154.8K | 157.46K | 303.39K | 1.18M | 2.81M | 1.84M | 520.47K | 1.65M | 14.75K | 54.37K | 42.64K | 53.88K | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Long-Term Debt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capital Lease Obligations | 9.62M | 2.35M | 2.79M | 3.19M | 3.56M | 3.89M | 0 | 647.53K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 2.83M | 2.83M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | 280K | 209K | 315K | 2.98M | 14.06M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 154.8K | 157.46K | 303.39K | 1.18M | 2.81M | 1.84M | 520.47K | 1.65M | 14.75K | 54.37K | 42.64K | 53.88K | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | 134.91M | 152.54M | 123.78M | 82.23M | 75.21M | 30.96M | 22.76M | 24.75M | 9.67M | 4.42M | 2.4M | 4.63M | 8.67M | 3.98M | 2.17M | 2.49M | 313.71K | 348.52K | 1.47M | 357.17K | 772.85K | 342.99K | 67.8K |
| Total Debt | 2.68M | 2.79M | 3.19M | 3.56M | 3.89M | 4.2M | 29K | 948.05K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net Debt | -753.18M | -706.38M | -514.37M | -134.08M | -294.5M | -167.24M | -130.21M | -88.56M | -16.56M | -57.5M | -13.89M | -28.24M | -9.1M | -2.22M | -1.41M | -6.03M | -5.48M | -7.78M | -11.77M | -15.94M | -20.43M | -771.13K | -183.91K |
| Debt / Equity | 0.00x | 0.00x | 0.00x | 0.01x | 0.01x | 0.02x | 0.00x | 0.01x | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.01x | 0.01x | 0.01x | 0.03x | 0.04x | 0.08x | 0.00x | 0.03x | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -2.46x | -2.39x | -2.21x | -1.12x | -2.86x | -3.18x | -3.15x | -2.78x | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Interest Coverage | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -40.54x | -56.19x | -201.55x | -203.44x | -256.31x | -272.19x | -581.80x | - | -216.40x | -32.08x | - | - | - | - |
| Total Equity | 1.01B | 954.27M | 727.63M | 387.88M | 300.42M | 206.83M | 169.6M | 87.63M | 50.78M | 80.96M | 39.31M | 55.48M | 35.24M | 21.39M | 14.62M | 3.76M | 5.52M | 7.62M | 10.56M | 16.32M | 19.85M | 446.46K | 117.58K |
| Equity Growth % | 138.52% | 31.15% | 87.59% | 29.11% | 45.25% | 21.95% | 93.54% | 72.55% | -37.28% | 105.97% | -29.14% | 57.41% | 64.75% | 46.29% | 288.81% | -31.84% | -27.57% | -27.86% | -35.3% | -17.76% | 4345.31% | 279.72% | - |
| Book Value per Share | 7.98 | 7.50 | 5.82 | 3.41 | 2.70 | 1.92 | 1.60 | 0.83 | 0.49 | 0.94 | 0.47 | 0.69 | 0.55 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 0.17 | 0.30 | 0.51 | 0.81 | 1.30 | 2.58 | 0.07 | 0.04 |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 1.01B | 954.27M | 727.63M | 387.88M | 300.42M | 206.83M | 169.6M | 87.63M | 50.78M | 80.96M | 39.31M | 55.48M | 35.24M | 21.39M | 14.62M | 3.76M | 5.52M | 7.62M | 10.56M | 16.32M | 19.85M | 446.46K | 117.58K |
| Common Stock | 122K | 123K | 121K | 107K | 105K | 103K | 104K | 103.4K | 102.74K | 102.55K | 82.97K | 82.85K | 69.12K | 54.13K | 41.42K | 24.7K | 19.39K | 18.04K | 14.06K | 12.53K | 12.52K | 68.88K | 29.18K |
| Retained Earnings | 523.35M | 474.19M | 285.16M | 121.27M | 49.86M | -26.31M | -53.7M | -128.69M | -160.56M | -126.56M | -108.15M | -90.08M | -69.84M | -54.33M | -42.18M | -38.1M | -31.71M | -27.71M | -20.46M | -9.9M | -5.76M | -3.03M | -1.22M |
| Treasury Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accumulated OCI | 8K | 0 | 64K | 14K | 24K | -148K | 31K | 9.51K | -20.25K | -159.17K | -113.48K | -70.07K | -113.19K | -92.45K | -69.96K | -59.07K | -111.15K | -85.41K | -55.19K | -22.43K | -6.67K | -1.74K | -366 |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Orphan Drug Regulatory Exposure
According to recent SEC filings, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals has significantly strengthened its balance sheet, with total assets expanding from $470.1M in 2023Q4 to $1.1B by 2026Q1, primarily driven by the consistent accumulation of retained earnings and a disciplined approach to managing its growing cash reserves.
The trajectory of the balance sheet suggests a transition from a single-product entity to a diversified platform, as evidenced by the steady growth in equity from $387.9M to $1.0B over the same period. This trend indicates that the company is successfully converting its high-margin operating income into tangible shareholder value while maintaining a pristine capital structure.
As reported in financial statements, the company maintains a robust liquidity position, with cash reserves reaching $755.9M in 2026Q1, resulting in a current ratio of 7.10, which provides an substantial buffer against potential regulatory shocks or the costs associated with future clinical development and commercialization efforts.
The high current ratio reflects a conservative working capital management strategy that prioritizes immediate solvency over aggressive capital deployment. Investors should monitor whether this liquidity remains idle or if management identifies strategic opportunities to deploy these funds into accretive acquisitions that complement the existing neurology portfolio.
Based on the company's reported figures, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals operates with a negligible debt load of only $2.7M as of 2026Q1, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00, which effectively eliminates refinancing risk and provides the firm with significant financial maneuverability in a volatile interest rate environment.
The absence of meaningful leverage is a key differentiator in the specialty pharmaceutical space, allowing the company to avoid interest expense drag on its bottom line. This debt-free profile suggests that the firm is well-positioned to pursue inorganic growth opportunities without the constraints typically imposed by restrictive credit agreements.
As indicated by the balance sheet data, the company's asset base is heavily weighted toward cash and intangible assets, with goodwill declining from $194.0M in 2023Q4 to $122.0M in 2026Q1, suggesting a disciplined approach to the amortization of acquired assets following the integration of new product lines.
The minimal investment in property, plant, and equipment, which remains at $2.9M, underscores the asset-light nature of the business model, which relies on outsourced manufacturing and specialized distribution. This structure allows the company to focus its capital on high-return commercial activities rather than maintaining heavy physical infrastructure.
While the headline balance sheet appears pristine, investors should note that the reported figures may not fully capture future contingent consideration liabilities related to milestone payments for acquired assets, which could impact future cash flows despite the current absence of traditional debt on the balance sheet.
The reliance on milestone-based growth strategies implies that future cash outflows are tied to the commercial success of products like Agamree, which may create lumpy cash flow profiles not immediately visible in current liquidity metrics. Analysts should monitor these off-balance-sheet obligations to ensure they do not unexpectedly constrain the company's future financial flexibility.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CPRX stock.
As of 2025, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CPRX) had total assets of $1.11B including $894.0M in current assets.
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CPRX) carries total debt of $2.8M, offset by $709.2M in cash and short-term investments. Comparing total debt to cash helps evaluate the company's debt burden and net leverage.
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CPRX) has total shareholders' equity (book value) of $954.3M ($7.50 book value per share). Book value represents the net worth of the company belonging to common stock holders.
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CPRX) reported a current ratio of 6.08x. A current ratio above 1.0x indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting sufficient short-term liquidity.