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HCW Biologics (HCW Biologics) Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities : $4.08 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is HCW Biologics Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities?

HCW Biologics's quarterly cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities declined from Sep. 2023 ($11.22 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($3.60 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2023 ($3.60 Mil) to Mar. 2024 ($4.08 Mil).

HCW Biologics's annual cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities declined from Dec. 2021 ($36.71 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($32.06 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2022 ($32.06 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($3.60 Mil).


HCW Biologics Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Historical Data

The historical data trend for HCW Biologics's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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HCW Biologics Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Chart

HCW Biologics Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
7.36 8.46 36.71 32.06 3.60

HCW Biologics Quarterly Data
Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 28.24 17.41 11.22 3.60 4.08

HCW Biologics Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Calculation

Cash and cash equivalents are the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Cash equivalents are assets that are readily convertible into cash, such as money market holdings, short-term government bonds or Treasury bills, marketable securities and commercial paper.

Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price.


HCW Biologics  (NAS:HCWB) Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Explanation

Marketable securities are very liquid as they tend to have maturities of less than one year. Furthermore, the rate at which these securities can be bought or sold has little effect on their prices.

A high number means either:

1) The company has competitive advantage generating lots of cash

2) Just sold a business or bonds (not necessarily good)

A low stockpile of cash usually means poor to mediocre economics.

There are 3 ways to create large cash reserve.

1) Sell new bonds or equity to public

2) Sell business or asset

3) It has an ongoing business generating more cash than it burns (usually means durable competitive advantage)

When a company is suffering a short term problem, Buffett looks at cash or marketable securities to see whether it has the financial strength to ride it out.

Important: Lots of cash and marketable securities + little debt = good chance that the business will sail on through tough times.

Test to see what is creating cash by looking at past 7 yrs of balance sheets. This will reveal how the cash was created.


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HCW Biologics (HCW Biologics) Business Description

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2929 N Commerce Parkway, Miramar, FL, USA, 33025
HCW Biologics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel immunotherapies to lengthen the health span by disrupting the link between chronic, low-grade inflammation and age-related diseases. The company believes age-related low-grade chronic inflammation is a significant contributing factor to several chronic diseases and conditions, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, and autoimmune diseases.
Executives
Gary M Winer director C/O LENSAR, INC., 2800 DISCOVERY DRIVE, ORLANDO FL 32826
Hing C Wong director, officer: Chief Executive Officer C/O HCW BIOLOGICS, INC., 2929 N COMMERCE PKWY, MIRAMAR FL 33025
Rebecca Byam officer: Chief Financial Officer C/O HCW BIOLOGICS, INC., 2929 N COMMERCE PKWY, MIRAMAR FL 33025
Lee Flowers officer: SVP of Business Development C/O HCW BIOLOGICS, INC., 2929 N COMMERCE PKWY, MIRAMAR FL 33025
Rick S. Greene director C/O HCW BIOLOGICS, INC., 2929 N COMMERCE PKWY, MIRAMAR FL 33025
Jin-an Jiao officer: VP of Development C/O HCW BIOLOGICS, INC., 2929 N COMMERCE PKWY, MIRAMAR FL 33025
Lisa M. Giles director DURATA THERAPEUTICS, INC., 200 SOUTH WACKER DRIVE SUITE 2550, CHICAGO IL 60606
Scott T Garrett director 35 CROSBY DRIVE, BEDFORD MA 01730
Peter Rhode officer: See Remarks C/O HCW BIOLOGICS, INC., 2929 N COMMERCE PKWY, MIRAMAR FL 33025
Medmira Capital Ltd. 10 percent owner 16F BEIKE BUILDING, 59 GAOXIN NANJIU RD, SHENZHEN F4 518057