Name: Cash Ratio

Definition: The cash ratio measures a company's ability to pay off all of its current liabilities immediately using only its most liquid assets: cash and cash equivalents. Unlike the current ratio and quick ratio, it excludes accounts receivable and inventory, making it the most conservative measure of liquidity.

Interpretation:
• In '2021', LWLG's cash ratio was 14.77, indicating the company's ability to meet short-term obligations purely with cash. Industry average for Containers/Packaging in '2021' stood at 0.47.
• In '2022', LWLG's cash ratio was 16.03, indicating the company's ability to meet short-term obligations purely with cash. The increase since '2021' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Containers/Packaging in '2022' stood at 0.29. Industry average declined by 0.18 from previous year.
• In '2023', LWLG's cash ratio was 12.17, indicating the company's ability to meet short-term obligations purely with cash. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Containers/Packaging in '2023' stood at 0.34. Industry average increased by 0.05 compared to previous year.
• In '2024', LWLG's cash ratio was 15.50, indicating the company's ability to meet short-term obligations purely with cash. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Containers/Packaging in '2024' stood at 0.33. Industry average declined by 0.01 from previous year.
Overall, LWLG's cash ratio has steadily improved over the past 4 years.

Formula: Cash Ratio = (Cash + Cash Equivalents) / Current Liabilities

Good Range: Generally, a cash ratio between 0.2 and 0.5 is considered healthy for most industries.