Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc - Asset Resilience Ratio

Latest as of June 2026: 6.23%

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (VRTX) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 6.23% as of June 2026. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing. See VRTX current assets to equity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.

Liquid Assets

$1.71 Billion
Cash + Short-term Investments

Total Assets

$27.42 Billion
All company assets

Resilience Assessment

Low
Financial Resilience Level

Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2000–2025)

This chart shows how Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. For the complete balance sheet picture, see total assets of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Liquid Assets Composition Over Time

This chart breaks down Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. Explore VRTX long-term investments to assets to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.

Current Liquid Assets Breakdown

Component Amount % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents $0.00 0%
Short-term Investments $1.71 Billion 6.23%
Total Liquid Assets $1.71 Billion 6.23%

Asset Resilience Insights

  • Limited Liquidity: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc maintains only 6.23% of assets in liquid form.
  • This low level may indicate efficient asset utilization but could pose risks during economic downturns.
  • The company has significant short-term investments, indicating active treasury management.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio

Compare Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.

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argenx NV ADR
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Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc
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Shanghai RAAS Blood Products Co Ltd Class A
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Halozyme Therapeutics Inc
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Tubize-Fin
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Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc
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Innovita Biological Technology Co. Ltd. A
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Biotechnology 65.12%

Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (2000–2025)

The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Year Asset Resilience Ratio (%) Liquid Assets Total Assets Change
2025-12-31 5.83% $1.52 Billion $26.14 Billion -1.04pp
2024-12-31 6.86% $1.55 Billion $22.53 Billion +3.13pp
2023-12-31 3.74% $849.20 Million $22.73 Billion +2.22pp
2022-12-31 1.51% $274.50 Million $18.15 Billion -3.92pp
2021-12-31 5.43% $729.90 Million $13.43 Billion -0.27pp
2020-12-31 5.71% $670.70 Million $11.75 Billion -2.70pp
2019-12-31 8.40% $698.97 Million $8.32 Billion +0.11pp
2018-12-31 8.30% $518.11 Million $6.25 Billion -3.64pp
2017-12-31 11.94% $423.25 Million $3.55 Billion +3.28pp
2016-12-31 8.66% $250.61 Million $2.89 Billion -4.46pp
2015-12-31 13.12% $327.69 Million $2.50 Billion -19.49pp
2014-12-31 32.61% $761.85 Million $2.34 Billion -6.02pp
2013-12-31 38.63% $895.78 Million $2.32 Billion +8.48pp
2012-12-31 30.15% $831.81 Million $2.76 Billion +7.75pp
2011-12-31 22.39% $493.60 Million $2.20 Billion -23.29pp
2010-12-31 45.68% $788.21 Million $1.73 Billion +2.82pp
2009-12-31 42.87% $838.25 Million $1.96 Billion -2.31pp
2008-12-31 45.18% $442.99 Million $980.48 Million +27.69pp
2007-12-31 17.49% $105.21 Million $601.48 Million -35.84pp
2006-12-31 53.33% $491.45 Million $921.58 Million +1.76pp
2005-12-31 51.57% $283.11 Million $549.00 Million -10.27pp
2004-12-31 61.84% $337.31 Million $545.45 Million -5.11pp
2003-12-31 66.95% $485.00 Million $724.41 Million +2.36pp
2002-12-31 64.59% $526.89 Million $815.72 Million +4.71pp
2001-12-31 59.88% $554.00 Million $925.13 Million +51.28pp
2000-12-31 8.61% $66.51 Million $772.88 Million --
pp = percentage points

About Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc

NASDAQ:VRTX USA Biotechnology
Market Cap
$130.44 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#186 Global
#101 in USA
Share Price
$514.63
Change (1 day)
-0.94%
52-Week Range
$376.62 - $557.96
All Time High
$557.96
About

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated operates as a biotechnology company in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company offers transformative medicines for people with serious diseases with a focus on specialty markets, such as cystic fibrosis (CF), sickle cell disease (SCD), transfusion dependent beta thalassemia (TDT), and acute pain. It markets TRIKAFTA/KAFTRIO for people with C… Read more