The capital structure appears vulnerable, with total assets contracting from $38.2 million in 2023Q4 to $23.4 million in 2026Q1, alongside a persistent $11.1 million goodwill balance.
| Total Current Assets | 10.96M | 9.69M | 5.19M | 26.27M | 45.6M | 72.5M | 17.2M | 13.48M | 7.97M | 8.3M | 5.22M | 28.09K |
| Cash & Short-Term Investments | 10.32M | 8.88M | 4.28M | 23.55M | 43.15M | 70.9M | 15.17M | 10.73M | 7.13M | 7.71M | 5.01M | 28.09K |
| Cash Only | 10.32M | 8.88M | 4.28M | 23.55M | 43.15M | 70.9M | 15.17M | 10.73M | 7.13M | 7.71M | 5.01M | 28.09K |
| Short-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accounts Receivable | 0 | 7K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45K | 1K | 11K | 56K | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Inventory | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Days Inventory Outstanding | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Current Assets | 644K | 801K | 351K | 644K | 823K | 486K | 1.45M | 2.39M | 784K | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 12.4M | 12.44M | 11.73M | 11.94M | 11.83M | 11.59M | 11.96M | 11.75M | 11.61M | 11.18M | 11.17M | 3K |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | 284K | 314K | 583K | 796K | 678K | 445K | 685K | 603K | 463K | 33K | 23.13K | 0 |
| Fixed Asset Turnover | 0.00x | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Goodwill | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intangible Assets | 11.15M | 11.15M | 11.15M | 11.15M | 11.15M | 11.15M | 11.15M | 11.15M | 11.15M | 11.15M | 11.15M | 0 |
| Long-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 129K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3K |
| Other Non-Current Assets | 970K | 978K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Assets | 23.36M | 22.13M | 16.93M | 38.22M | 57.42M | 84.09M | 29.16M | 25.23M | 19.59M | 19.48M | 16.39M | 28.09K |
| Asset Turnover | 0.00x | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Asset Growth % | 13.34% | 30.73% | -55.71% | -33.45% | -31.71% | 188.37% | 15.55% | 28.85% | 0.52% | 18.85% | 58256.54% | - |
| Total Current Liabilities | 7.96M | 6.85M | 5.36M | 6.82M | 4.82M | 3.62M | 2.92M | 3.57M | 3.88M | 2.21M | 1.35M | 772.79K |
| Accounts Payable | 4.57M | 3.51M | 2.03M | 2.5M | 2.1M | 1.36M | 1.13M | 2.15M | 1.25M | 810K | 399K | 0 |
| Days Payables Outstanding | 34.33K | 14.23K | - | - | - | - | - | 4.25K | 6.69K | 16.43K | 23.63K | - |
| Short-Term Debt | 0 | 137K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 96K | 118K | 103K | 0 | 0 | 296K | 450K |
| Deferred Revenue (Current) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -399K | -235.29K |
| Other Current Liabilities | 3.39M | 3.21M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.56M | 1.25M | 878K | 2.29M | 1.16M | 67 | 87.5K |
| Current Ratio | 1.38x | 1.41x | 0.97x | 3.86x | 9.46x | 20.02x | 5.89x | 3.78x | 2.06x | 3.75x | 3.88x | 0.04x |
| Quick Ratio | 1.38x | 1.41x | 0.97x | 3.86x | 9.46x | 20.02x | 5.89x | 3.78x | 2.06x | 3.75x | 3.88x | 0.04x |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 218K | 266K | 5.59M | 5.33M | 412K | 1.48M | 8.35M | 6.09M | 1.44M | 150K | 87.5K | 450K |
| Long-Term Debt | 185K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capital Lease Obligations | 772K | 222K | 358K | 474K | 335K | 63K | 159K | 276K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | 33K | 44K | 5.23M | 4.86M | 77K | 1.41M | 8.19M | 5.82M | 1.44M | 150K | 87.5K | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | 8.18M | 7.12M | 10.95M | 12.14M | 5.23M | 5.1M | 11.27M | 9.66M | 5.31M | 2.37M | 1.43M | 772.79K |
| Total Debt | 185K | 359K | 478K | 574K | 451K | 159K | 277K | 379K | 0 | 0 | 296.41K | 450K |
| Net Debt | -10.13M | -8.52M | -3.8M | -22.98M | -42.69M | -70.74M | -14.9M | -10.36M | -7.13M | -7.71M | -4.71M | 421.91K |
| Debt / Equity | 0.01x | 0.02x | 0.08x | 0.02x | 0.01x | 0.00x | 0.02x | 0.02x | - | - | 0.02x | - |
| Debt / EBITDA | -0.01x | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.44x |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.38x | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.41x |
| Interest Coverage | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -89.86x | - |
| Total Equity | 15.18M | 15.01M | 5.98M | 26.07M | 52.19M | 78.99M | 17.89M | 15.57M | 14.27M | 17.12M | 14.96M | -744.7K |
| Equity Growth % | 35600.57% | 150.98% | -77.07% | -50.04% | -33.93% | 341.57% | 14.89% | 9.1% | -16.63% | 14.42% | 2108.91% | - |
| Book Value per Share | 0.37 | 1.27 | 43.41 | 329.94 | 684.22 | 1102.19 | 681.36 | 860.37 | 1239.64 | 2074.15 | 3424.99 | -294.35 |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 15.18M | 15.01M | 5.98M | 26.07M | 52.19M | 78.99M | 17.89M | 15.57M | 14.27M | 17.12M | 14.96M | -744.7K |
| Common Stock | 5K | 3K | 3K | 33K | 29K | 29K | 69K | 46K | 29K | 21K | 12.16K | 6.66K |
| Retained Earnings | -218.85M | -206M | -153.37M | -131.6M | -101.83M | -72.81M | -56.92M | -39.56M | -26.36M | -14.48M | -4.67M | -748.36K |
| Treasury Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accumulated OCI | -52K | 10K | -41K | -9K | 12K | 41K | 65K | 31K | 35K | 0 | 0 | -3K |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Capital market dependency
As reported in financial statements, MBRX's total assets have declined from $38.2 million in 2023Q4 to $23.4 million in 2026Q1, reflecting a consistent depletion of resources that underscores the company's precarious financial trajectory as it continues to fund clinical development without any offsetting revenue streams.
The downward trend in total assets suggests that the company is consuming its capital base at a rate that outpaces its ability to replenish it through non-dilutive means. This trajectory implies that the firm's operational survival is increasingly tethered to the volatility of equity markets, leaving little room for clinical delays.
Based on recent SEC filings, the company's cash position has contracted significantly from $23.6 million in 2023Q4 to $10.3 million in 2026Q1, indicating a tightening liquidity buffer that may necessitate further dilutive financing to maintain ongoing clinical trial operations and administrative overhead.
The current ratio of 1.38 as of 2026Q1 suggests a narrow margin of safety for meeting short-term obligations. Investors should monitor this liquidity profile closely, as the lack of operational cash flow means that any unexpected increase in trial costs could rapidly exhaust the remaining cash runway.
According to historical balance sheet data, shareholder equity has experienced extreme fluctuations, including periods of negative equity in 2025, which highlights the impact of persistent operating losses and the potential for significant shareholder dilution as the company relies on equity issuance to sustain its research pipeline.
The volatility in equity values suggests that the company's capital structure is highly sensitive to the accounting treatment of liabilities and the ongoing necessity of raising capital. This instability may indicate that long-term equity holders face substantial risk of value erosion if clinical milestones are not achieved promptly.
As indicated by the provided financial data, the company maintains a constant $11.1 million in goodwill, which represents nearly half of its total assets as of 2026Q1, posing a significant risk of future impairment charges should the underlying clinical programs fail to demonstrate commercial viability.
The presence of substantial goodwill on a pre-revenue balance sheet warrants further investigation, as it suggests that a large portion of the asset base is tied to intangible expectations rather than tangible value. If the lead assets do not meet clinical endpoints, this goodwill could be subject to write-downs, further weakening the balance sheet.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MBRX stock.
As of 2025, Moleculin Biotech, Inc. (MBRX) had total assets of $22.1M including $9.7M in current assets.
Moleculin Biotech, Inc. (MBRX) carries total debt of $0.4M, offset by $8.9M in cash and short-term investments. Comparing total debt to cash helps evaluate the company's debt burden and net leverage.
Moleculin Biotech, Inc. (MBRX) has total shareholders' equity (book value) of $15.0M ($1.27 book value per share). Book value represents the net worth of the company belonging to common stock holders.
Moleculin Biotech, Inc. (MBRX) reported a current ratio of 1.41x. A current ratio above 1.0x indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting sufficient short-term liquidity.