Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc - Asset Resilience Ratio

Latest as of March 2026: 6.62%

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (VRTX) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 6.62% as of March 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. Check Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (VRTX) strategic investment index to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.

Liquid Assets

$1.75 Billion
Cash + Short-term Investments

Total Assets

$26.48 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. See Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc net asset quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.

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. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc market capitalisation.

Current Liquid Assets Breakdown

Component Amount % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents $0.00 0%
Short-term Investments $1.75 Billion 6.62%
Total Liquid Assets $1.75 Billion 6.62%

Asset Resilience Insights

  • Limited Liquidity: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc maintains only 6.62% 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.

Company Industry Asset Resilience Ratio
argenx NV ADR
NASDAQ:ARGX
Biotechnology 10.93%
Ascendis Pharma AS
F:A71
Biotechnology 0.00%
Halozyme Therapeutics Inc
NASDAQ:HALO
Biotechnology 12.71%
Chongqing Zhifei Bio Products
SHE:300122
Biotechnology -0.08%
Camurus AB
ST:CAMX
Biotechnology 78.61%
Zealand Pharma A/S
CO:ZEAL
Biotechnology 63.98%
Disc Medicine Inc.
NASDAQ:IRON
Biotechnology 85.48%
Bicara Therapeutics Inc. Common Stock
NASDAQ:BCAX
Biotechnology 39.07%

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
$112.93 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#222 Global
#117 in USA
Share Price
$444.93
Change (1 day)
-0.02%
52-Week Range
$366.54 - $499.17
All Time High
$516.74
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