The company's financial foundation has deteriorated significantly, with total assets contracting from $25.3 million in 2023Q4 to $11.4 million in 2026Q1 while the debt-to-equity ratio reached a precarious 38.62 in 2025Q4.
| Total Current Assets | 11.16M | 10.03M | 15.6M | 21.99M | 23.32M | 25.15M | 14.64M | 19.18M | 23.02M | 23.59M | 25.66M | 3.95M | 2.19M |
| Cash & Short-Term Investments | 27K | 200K | 498K | 549K | 211K | 5.1M | 1.65M | 2.84M | 5.64M | 13.2M | 16.24M | 263.42K | 553.49K |
| Cash Only | 27K | 200K | 498K | 549K | 211K | 5.1M | 1.65M | 2.84M | 5.64M | 13.2M | 16.24M | 263.42K | 553.49K |
| Short-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accounts Receivable | 1.51M | 330K | 2.15M | 4.46M | 5.02M | 7.03M | 3.55M | 934K | 8.44M | 3.69M | 4.4M | 1.5M | 628.24K |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 68.38 | 19.11 | 56.25 | 106.52 | 114.05 | 151.87 | 143.36 | 13.75 | 128.15 | 93.35 | 70.5 | 79.79 | 44.09 |
| Inventory | 9.55M | 9.43M | 12.89M | 16.52M | 15.46M | 9.02M | 9.09M | 13.91M | 8.47M | 5.57M | 4.84M | 2.09M | 900.27K |
| Days Inventory Outstanding | 452.16 | 363.65 | 371.84 | 413.11 | 405.06 | 244.68 | 226.51 | 255.41 | 186.11 | 212.16 | 139.97 | 172.32 | 99.95 |
| Other Current Assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 231.09K | 0 | 629.32K | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 284K | 406K | 1.95M | 3.27M | 871K | 2.03M | 3.15M | 4.38M | 2.22M | 911.57K | 965.02K | 836.84K | 727.7K |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | 284K | 406K | 1.84M | 3.16M | 778K | 1.93M | 3.06M | 4.29M | 2.12M | 824.08K | 737.59K | 542.89K | 435K |
| Fixed Asset Turnover | 10.96x | 15.53x | 7.59x | 4.84x | 20.64x | 8.74x | 2.95x | 5.79x | 11.33x | 17.50x | 30.91x | 12.61x | 11.96x |
| Goodwill | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intangible Assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Long-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Assets | 0 | 0 | 108K | 108K | 93K | 93K | 94K | 94K | 94K | 87.5K | 66.8K | 88.94K | 102.7K |
| Total Assets | 11.45M | 10.44M | 17.55M | 25.26M | 24.19M | 27.18M | 17.8M | 23.56M | 25.24M | 24.5M | 26.63M | 4.78M | 2.92M |
| Asset Turnover | 0.50x | 0.60x | 0.80x | 0.61x | 0.66x | 0.62x | 0.51x | 1.05x | 0.95x | 0.59x | 0.86x | 1.43x | 1.78x |
| Asset Growth % | -137.9% | -40.52% | -30.54% | 4.43% | -11.01% | 52.71% | -24.46% | -6.64% | 3% | -7.98% | 456.73% | 63.92% | - |
| Total Current Liabilities | 9.06M | 10.29M | 8.56M | 10.21M | 5.95M | 3.39M | 4.52M | 2.75M | 1.93M | 1.49M | 2.74M | 2.4M | 1.51M |
| Accounts Payable | 2.62M | 2.51M | 408K | 1.76M | 230K | 328K | 311K | 575K | 1.07M | 757.75K | 659.36K | 182.88K | 78.06K |
| Days Payables Outstanding | 79 | 96.69 | 11.77 | 44.06 | 6.03 | 8.9 | 7.75 | 10.56 | 23.43 | 28.88 | 19.07 | 15.06 | 8.67 |
| Short-Term Debt | 4.88M | 5.56M | 6.45M | 5.68M | 2.36M | 963K | 2.37M | 945.8K | 283.39K | 110.24K | 111.37K | 1.29M | 777.03K |
| Deferred Revenue (Current) | 1.52M | 764K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Current Liabilities | 807K | 1.46M | 1.71M | 2.77M | 3.36M | 2.1M | 1.84M | 1.23M | 583.74K | 626.43K | 741.84K | 629.45K | 621.18K |
| Current Ratio | 1.23x | 0.97x | 1.82x | 2.15x | 3.92x | 7.41x | 3.24x | 6.98x | 11.91x | 15.79x | 9.37x | 1.64x | 1.45x |
| Quick Ratio | 0.18x | 0.06x | 0.32x | 0.54x | 1.32x | 4.75x | 1.23x | 1.92x | 7.53x | 12.06x | 7.60x | 0.77x | 0.85x |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 441.54 | 286.07 | 416.32 | 475.57 | 513.09 | 387.65 | 362.12 | 258.6 | 290.84 | 276.63 | 191.4 | 237.05 | 135.37 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 0 | 39K | 474K | 1.86M | 57K | 536K | 1.79M | 2.44M | 924.54K | 126.82K | 390.88K | 200.98K | 197.54K |
| Long-Term Debt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 286K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 237.43K | 127.84K | 197.54K |
| Capital Lease Obligations | 152K | 0 | 474K | 1.86M | 57K | 536K | 1.5M | 2.44M | 924.54K | 126.82K | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 39K | 39K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 153.45K | 73.14K | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | 9.06M | 10.29M | 9.03M | 12.07M | 6.01M | 3.93M | 6.31M | 5.19M | 2.86M | 1.62M | 2.98M | 2.53M | 1.71M |
| Total Debt | 4.88M | 5.56M | 6.92M | 7.54M | 2.42M | 1.5M | 4.15M | 3.38M | 1.21M | 237.06K | 348.8K | 1.42M | 974.57K |
| Net Debt | 4.85M | 5.36M | 6.42M | 6.99M | 2.21M | -3.6M | 2.51M | 543.12K | -4.43M | -12.96M | -15.89M | 1.16M | 421.08K |
| Debt / Equity | 2.04x | 38.62x | 0.81x | 0.57x | 0.13x | 0.06x | 0.36x | 0.18x | 0.05x | 0.01x | 0.01x | 0.63x | 0.81x |
| Debt / EBITDA | -0.72x | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.05x | 3.16x | 0.92x |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.72x | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -2.09x | 2.57x | 0.40x |
| Interest Coverage | -9.01x | -11.68x | -6.21x | -10.71x | -95.28x | -22.57x | -215.83x | -38.27x | -51.71x | -41.50x | 65.54x | 5.71x | 20.27x |
| Total Equity | 2.39M | 144K | 8.51M | 13.19M | 18.18M | 23.25M | 11.49M | 18.38M | 22.38M | 22.88M | 23.65M | 2.25M | 1.21M |
| Equity Growth % | -280.47% | -98.31% | -35.46% | -27.46% | -21.8% | 102.33% | -37.47% | -17.9% | -2.19% | -3.25% | 949.18% | 86.96% | - |
| Book Value per Share | 0.69 | 0.06 | 3.39 | 1.01 | 1.41 | 1.83 | 1.06 | 1.81 | 2.21 | 2.26 | 3.13 | 0.23 | 0.18 |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 2.39M | 144K | 8.51M | 13.19M | 18.18M | 23.25M | 11.49M | 18.38M | 22.38M | 22.88M | 23.65M | 2.25M | 1.21M |
| Common Stock | 0 | 0 | 2K | 2K | 1K | 1K | 1K | 1.01K | 1.01K | 1.01K | 1.01K | 2.25M | 1.17M |
| Retained Earnings | -39.65M | -39.47M | -30.34M | -25.66M | -19.11M | -13.53M | -12.11M | -1.24M | 2.8M | 3.63M | 4.41M | 5.44K | 38.78K |
| Treasury Stock | -40K | -40K | -40K | -40K | -40K | -40K | -40K | -40K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accumulated OCI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Imminent liquidity depletion risk
According to recent balance sheet data, Polar Power's total assets have contracted from $25.3 million in 2023Q4 to $11.4 million in 2026Q1, signaling a significant deterioration in the company's resource base as persistent operating losses continue to consume the firm's remaining capital and operational capacity.
The consistent decline in total assets alongside a ballooning accumulated deficit suggests that the business model is failing to generate sufficient value to replace its depreciating asset base. Investors should monitor the rapid depletion of equity, which has fallen to near-zero levels, indicating that the company's trajectory is increasingly unsustainable without external intervention.
As reported in financial statements, the company's debt-to-equity ratio spiked to 38.62 in 2025Q4, illustrating that the firm's reliance on debt has become disproportionate to its shrinking equity base, thereby heightening the risk of insolvency during periods of operational underperformance or restricted access to credit markets.
The high leverage ratio appears to be a symptom of necessity rather than strategic capital allocation, as the company struggles to fund operations while equity is eroded by recurring losses. This level of indebtedness relative to the company's current cash position suggests that refinancing risk is extreme and warrants significant caution from stakeholders.
Based on the most recent quarterly filings, cash and equivalents have dwindled to a nominal $27,000 as of 2026Q1, which represents a precarious liquidity position that leaves the company with virtually no buffer against operational shocks or the ongoing costs of maintaining its manufacturing facility.
The current ratio of 1.23 provides a misleading sense of security, as the underlying liquidity is heavily dependent on inventory and receivables that may not be readily convertible to cash. Given the consistent cash burn, the current cash balance appears insufficient to support ongoing operations, suggesting that the company may face an immediate liquidity crisis.
As indicated by the decline in net property, plant, and equipment from $3.2 million in 2023Q4 to $284,000 in 2026Q1, the company is experiencing a rapid reduction in its productive asset base, which may reflect both asset impairment and a lack of capital for necessary maintenance or upgrades.
The sharp reduction in PPE suggests that the company is not investing in its core manufacturing capabilities, which may further impair its ability to compete or achieve the scale required for profitability. This trend implies that the firm's asset-heavy model is becoming increasingly hollow, potentially limiting its future operational flexibility.
Analysis of the balance sheet reveals that retained earnings have plummeted to negative $39.6 million, a figure that underscores the cumulative impact of years of operating losses and suggests that the company's equity is effectively being sustained only by periodic financing rather than internal value creation.
The persistent negative retained earnings indicate that the company has failed to achieve a self-sustaining business model, making the balance sheet highly sensitive to further dilution. Investors should be wary that the reported equity value may not reflect the true economic reality if assets are subject to further write-downs or impairment charges.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying POLA stock.
As of 2025, Polar Power, Inc. (POLA) had total assets of $10.4M including $10.0M in current assets.
Polar Power, Inc. (POLA) carries total debt of $5.6M, offset by $0.2M in cash and short-term investments. Comparing total debt to cash helps evaluate the company's debt burden and net leverage.
Polar Power, Inc. (POLA) has total shareholders' equity (book value) of $0.1M ($0.06 book value per share). Book value represents the net worth of the company belonging to common stock holders.
Polar Power, Inc. (POLA) reported a current ratio of 0.97x. A current ratio above 1.0x indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting sufficient short-term liquidity.