Case Study: Microcap Cash vs Liabilities Check

Applying a cash/liabilities rule prevented a net-net loss on ticker XYZ.
Published: 2025-12-20
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Problem

Ticker XYZ screened as a net-net but had thin cash coverage.

Approach

Applied a hard filter: cash and short-term investments must be at least liabilities.

Result

Filter excluded XYZ; 90 days later, the stock fell 32% after a dilutive raise.

Takeaways