Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) Balance Sheet
ACTG balance sheet, 2025
December 31, 2025 · U.S. dollars$771.0M assets = $186.9M liabilities + $584.0M equity
Both columns are drawn to the same scale: what ACTG owns equals what it owes plus shareholders’ equity. Hover a block for its value.
ACTG financial health
Descriptive bands, not a rating. Fiscal 2025.
ACTG balance sheet trends, 2016–2025
| Metric | Trend | Then | Latest | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $296.0M2016 | $771.0M2025 | +11.2%/yr | |
| Total liabilities | $28.6M2016 | $186.9M2025 | +23.2%/yr | |
| Shareholders’ equity | $267.4M2016 | $543.5M2025 | +8.2%/yr | |
| Cash & short-term investments | $147.0M2016 | $330.1M2025 | +9.4%/yr | |
| Total debt | $33.6M2018 | $104.7M2025 | +17.6%/yr | |
| Net cash (debt) | $131.8M2018 | $225.4M2025 | +$93.6M | |
| Working capital | $160.3M2016 | $401.1M2025 | +$240.8M | |
| Book value per share | $5.342016 | $5.592025 | +0.5%/yr | |
| Current ratio | 6.692016 | 9.182025 | +2.49 | |
| Debt / equity | 0.182018 | 0.192025 | +0.02 | |
| Shares outstanding | 50.1M2016 | 97.2M2025 | +7.6%/yr |
Change is the average annual growth (CAGR) or the difference between the first and latest year.
ACTG assets
ACTG liabilities and equity
ACTG debt vs cash
Debt includes short- and long-term borrowings and, where reported, lease obligations.
ACTG balance sheet
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||||||||||
| Cash & short-term investments | $330.1M | $333.8M | $439.9M | $386.1M | $707.5M | $451.3M | $168.3M | $165.5M | $136.6M | $147.0M |
| Cash & equivalents | $306.7M | $273.9M | $340.1M | $287.8M | $308.9M | $165.5M | $57.4M | $128.8M | $136.6M | $127.5M |
| Short-term investments | $23.4M | $59.9M | $99.8M | $98.4M | $398.5M | $285.8M | $111.0M | $36.7M | $0 | $19.4M |
| Receivables | $26.2M | $26.9M | $80.6M | $8.2M | $9.5M | $506,000 | $511,000 | $32.9M | $153,000 | $26.8M |
| Inventory | $26.6M | $27.5M | $10.9M | $14.2M | $8.9M | $1 | −$111.0M | −$36.7M | $1 | $11.5M |
| Other current assets | $67.3M | $32.0M | $23.1M | $19.4M | $4.8M | $5.8M | $113.9M | $39.8M | $2.9M | $3.2M |
| Total current assets | $450.1M | $420.1M | $554.5M | $428.0M | $730.7M | $457.7M | $171.8M | $201.5M | $139.7M | $188.5M |
| Property, plant & equipment (net) | $32.8M | $224.8M | $29.3M | $5.5M | $6.2M | $951,000 | $1.3M | $0 | $0 | $127,000 |
| Goodwill & intangible assets | $73.9M | $84.8M | $42.5M | $44.2M | $56.3M | $16.9M | $7.8M | $6.6M | $92.0M | $116.4M |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1.5M | $8.2M | $2.2M | $18.6M |
| Other non-current assets | $214.1M | $26.6M | $7.1M | $5.2M | $5.7M | $40.0M | $35.8M | $7.7M | $74.9M | $0 |
| Total assets | $771.0M | $756.4M | $633.5M | $482.9M | $798.9M | $515.5M | $218.2M | $223.9M | $308.8M | $296.0M |
| Liabilities | ||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $13.4M | $12.1M | $3.3M | $6.0M | $5.4M | $1.0M | $1.8M | $3.7M | $153,000 | $26.8M |
| Short-term debt | $4.2M | $3.6M | $1.2M | $62.0M | $182.2M | $115.7M | $435,000 | — | — | — |
| Deferred revenue | $1.7M | $1.6M | $1.1M | $1.5M | $4.1M | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total current liabilities | $49.0M | $47.2M | $27.6M | $87.2M | $200.2M | $124.8M | $11.7M | $31.0M | $9.6M | $28.2M |
| Long-term debt | $92.1M | $114.0M | $10.5M | $0 | $0 | $26.7M | $18.0M | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lease obligations | $12.6M | $10.3M | $3.0M | $3.4M | $2.0M | $951,000 | $1.7M | — | — | — |
| Other long-term liabilities | $45.8M | $42.5M | $5.8M | $126.4M | $168.2M | $71.4M | $13.5M | $1.7M | $3.6M | $369,000 |
| Total liabilities | $186.9M | $203.8M | $43.9M | $213.6M | $368.4M | $223.0M | $43.2M | $32.7M | $13.1M | $28.6M |
| Shareholders' equity | ||||||||||
| Common stock & paid-in capital | $96,000 | $96,000 | $100,000 | $43,000 | $49,000 | $49,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $649.0M | $642.5M |
| Retained earnings (deficit) | −$254.1M | −$275.8M | −$239.7M | −$306.8M | −$181.7M | −$326.7M | −$439.7M | −$422.5M | −$320.0M | −$342.2M |
| Treasury stock | — | — | — | −$98.3M | — | −$43.3M | −$39.3M | −$39.3M | −$34.6M | −$34.6M |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | $670,000 | −$1.2M | −$633.5M | $0 | −$14.8M | −$10.9M | −$8.1M | $0 | −$88,000 | −$76,000 |
| Minority interest | $40.6M | $37.8M | $21.3M | $11.0M | — | $11.0M | $1.8M | $1.8M | $1.4M | $1.9M |
| Total shareholders' equity | $543.5M | $514.8M | $568.3M | $258.3M | $419.4M | $292.5M | $175.0M | $191.2M | $295.7M | $267.4M |
| Key figures | ||||||||||
| Total debt | $104.7M | $124.3M | $13.5M | $63.9M | $184.2M | $142.4M | $18.4M | $33.6M | — | — |
| Net cash (debt) | $225.4M | $209.4M | $426.4M | $322.3M | $523.3M | $308.9M | $149.9M | $131.8M | — | — |
| Working capital | $401.1M | $372.9M | $526.9M | $340.8M | $530.5M | $332.9M | $160.1M | $170.4M | $130.1M | $160.3M |
| Tangible book value | $469.5M | $430.1M | $525.7M | $214.1M | $363.2M | $275.6M | $167.1M | $184.7M | $203.6M | $151.0M |
| Book value per share | $5.59 | $5.19 | $6.15 | $2.82 | $4.26 | $5.09 | $3.44 | $3.83 | $5.83 | $5.34 |
| Shares outstanding | 97.2M | 99.2M | 92.4M | 91.5M | 98.5M | 57.4M | 50.9M | 50.0M | 50.7M | 50.1M |
| Current ratio | 9.18 | 8.89 | 20.06 | 4.91 | 3.65 | 3.67 | 14.66 | 6.49 | 14.62 | 6.69 |
| Quick ratio | 7.26 | 7.64 | 18.83 | 4.52 | 3.58 | 3.62 | 14.41 | 6.39 | 14.31 | 6.16 |
| Debt / equity | 0.19 | 0.24 | 0.02 | 0.25 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 0.11 | 0.18 | — | — |
| Equity / assets | 70.5% | 68.1% | 89.7% | 53.5% | 52.5% | 56.7% | 80.2% | 85.4% | 95.8% | 90.4% |
| Jun '26 | Mar '26 | Dec '25 | Sep '25 | Jun '25 | Mar '25 | Dec '24 | Sep '24 | Jun '24 | Mar '24 | Dec '23 | Sep '23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||||||||||||
| Cash & short-term investments | $332.6M | $327.5M | $330.1M | $334.8M | $374.9M | $326.8M | $333.8M | $410.9M | $387.0M | $498.4M | $439.9M | $446.0M |
| Cash & equivalents | $307.6M | $307.5M | $306.7M | $301.8M | $316.7M | $272.0M | $273.9M | $360.1M | $387.0M | $438.8M | $340.1M | $344.7M |
| Short-term investments | $24.9M | $20.0M | $23.4M | $33.0M | $58.2M | $54.8M | $59.9M | $50.9M | $24.0M | $59.7M | $99.8M | $101.3M |
| Receivables | $94.5M | $36.8M | $26.2M | $30.5M | $23.4M | $95.7M | $26.9M | $10.7M | $18.8M | $15.4M | $80.6M | $5.9M |
| Inventory | $24.6M | $23.4M | $26.6M | $26.5M | $25.7M | $26.3M | $27.5M | $12.2M | $12.3M | $9.9M | $10.9M | $12.4M |
| Other current assets | $14.4M | $43.3M | $67.3M | $48.8M | $20.0M | $15.9M | $32.0M | $23.8M | $75.9M | $29.5M | $23.1M | $20.2M |
| Total current assets | $466.1M | $431.1M | $450.1M | $440.6M | $444.0M | $464.6M | $420.1M | $457.6M | $493.9M | $553.1M | $554.5M | $484.4M |
| Property, plant & equipment (net) | $31.0M | $227.8M | $32.8M | $222.7M | $220.2M | $220.5M | $224.8M | $193.9M | $196.5M | $28.8M | $29.3M | $4.1M |
| Goodwill & intangible assets | $68.5M | $71.0M | $73.9M | $81.2M | $87.4M | $93.3M | $84.8M | $39.9M | $45.0M | $38.7M | $42.5M | $35.1M |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other non-current assets | $225.9M | $26.0M | $214.1M | $24.4M | $23.9M | $23.2M | $26.6M | $16.2M | $18.1M | $11.1M | $7.1M | $5.5M |
| Total assets | $791.5M | $755.9M | $771.0M | $768.9M | $775.5M | $801.6M | $756.4M | $707.6M | $753.6M | $631.7M | $633.5M | $529.1M |
| Liabilities | ||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $16.3M | $11.4M | $13.4M | $13.3M | $11.0M | $12.5M | $12.1M | $6.4M | $3.2M | $4.7M | $3.3M | $8.5M |
| Short-term debt | $3.8M | $3.9M | $4.5M | $4.0M | $6.5M | $5.6M | $3.6M | $1.1M | $990,000 | $1.1M | $1.2M | $1.2M |
| Deferred revenue | $1.8M | $2.0M | $1.7M | $1.7M | $1.7M | $1.7M | $1.6M | $1.6M | $1.3M | $1.2M | $1.1M | $1.5M |
| Total current liabilities | $97.8M | $50.4M | $49.0M | $51.0M | $50.4M | $75.5M | $47.2M | $27.9M | $44.2M | $25.8M | $27.6M | $21.4M |
| Long-term debt | $90.4M | $90.5M | $92.1M | $94.0M | $102.0M | $106.0M | $114.0M | $70.0M | $82.0M | $13.0M | $10.5M | $0 |
| Lease obligations | $11.7M | $12.7M | $12.6M | $12.7M | $11.6M | $9.1M | $10.3M | $2.4M | $2.4M | $2.6M | $3.0M | $2.7M |
| Other long-term liabilities | $46.3M | $47.8M | $45.8M | $47.0M | $45.7M | $42.9M | $42.5M | $31.1M | $30.6M | $3.2M | $5.8M | $4.1M |
| Total liabilities | $234.5M | $188.6M | $186.9M | $192.0M | $198.1M | $224.3M | $203.8M | $129.0M | $156.8M | $42.1M | $43.9M | $25.5M |
| Shareholders' equity | ||||||||||||
| Common stock & paid-in capital | $97,000 | $96,000 | $96,000 | $96,000 | $96,000 | $96,000 | $96,000 | $99,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $99,000 |
| Retained earnings (deficit) | −$269.8M | −$269.8M | −$254.1M | −$257.5M | −$254.8M | −$251.5M | −$275.8M | −$262.4M | −$248.4M | −$239.9M | −$239.7M | −$314.5M |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | $580,000 | $784,000 | $670,000 | $231,000 | $345,000 | −$518,000 | −$1.2M | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | −$529.1M |
| Minority interest | $30.2M | $38.7M | $40.6M | $39.2M | $38.9M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total shareholders' equity | $526.8M | $528.5M | $543.5M | $537.6M | $538.6M | $540.2M | $514.8M | $540.2M | $560.7M | $568.3M | $568.3M | $492.6M |
| Key figures | ||||||||||||
| Total debt | $102.0M | $103.3M | $105.0M | $106.7M | $116.0M | $117.5M | $124.3M | $72.4M | $84.4M | $15.6M | $13.5M | $2.7M |
| Net cash (debt) | $230.5M | $224.3M | $225.1M | $228.1M | $258.9M | $209.3M | $209.4M | $338.5M | $302.6M | $482.8M | $426.4M | $443.3M |
| Working capital | $368.3M | $380.7M | $401.1M | $389.6M | $393.6M | $389.1M | $372.9M | $429.7M | $449.7M | $527.3M | $526.9M | $463.0M |
| Tangible book value | $458.3M | $457.5M | $469.5M | $456.5M | $451.2M | $446.9M | $430.1M | $500.3M | $515.7M | $529.6M | $525.7M | $457.5M |
| Book value per share | $5.37 | $5.48 | $5.57 | $5.57 | $5.55 | $5.57 | $5.30 | $5.41 | $5.60 | $5.70 | $5.69 | $4.97 |
| Shares outstanding | 98.1M | 96.5M | 97.6M | 96.4M | 97.0M | 97.0M | 97.2M | 99.9M | 100.1M | 99.7M | 99.9M | 99.1M |
| Current ratio | 4.76 | 8.56 | 9.18 | 8.63 | 8.80 | 6.16 | 8.89 | 16.39 | 11.17 | 21.40 | 20.06 | 22.60 |
| Quick ratio | 4.37 | 7.23 | 7.26 | 7.16 | 7.90 | 5.60 | 7.64 | 15.10 | 9.18 | 19.88 | 18.83 | 21.08 |
| Debt / equity | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.24 | 0.13 | 0.15 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Equity / assets | 66.6% | 69.9% | 70.5% | 69.9% | 69.4% | 67.4% | 68.1% | 76.3% | 74.4% | 90.0% | 89.7% | 93.1% |
Quarterly columns are labeled by the month the quarter ended. Figures in U.S. dollars as reported (latest annual report filed March 12, 2026); data from EODHD.
ACTG financial position
At the end of fiscal 2025 (December 31, 2025), Acacia Research had total assets of $771.0 million (up 1.9% from a year earlier), total liabilities of $186.9 million and shareholders' equity of $543.5 million. It held $330.1 million in cash and short-term investments against $104.7 million of debt, a net cash position of $225.4 million. Its current ratio was 9.18. In the latest quarter (ended June 30, 2026) total assets were $791.5 million and equity $526.8 million.
Related: ACTG income statement, ACTG cash flow statement, ACTG key metrics. See the ACTG stock overview for the latest quote and news.
ACTG balance sheet FAQ
What are Acacia Research's total assets?
Acacia Research reported total assets of $771.0 million at the end of fiscal 2025 (December 31, 2025), compared with $756.4 million a year earlier.
How much debt does Acacia Research have?
Acacia Research had $104.7 million of total debt at the end of fiscal 2025, including short-term borrowings and lease obligations. Its debt-to-equity ratio was 0.19.
How much cash does Acacia Research have?
Acacia Research held $330.1 million in cash and short-term investments at the end of fiscal 2025; with $104.7 million of debt that is net cash of $225.4 million.
What is Acacia Research's book value?
Acacia Research's shareholders' equity (book value) was $543.5 million at the end of fiscal 2025, or $5.59 per share.
What is Acacia Research's current ratio?
Acacia Research had current assets of $450.1 million and current liabilities of $49.0 million, a current ratio of 9.18 (it can cover its short-term obligations).
How much goodwill does Acacia Research have?
Acacia Research carried $73.9 million of goodwill and intangible assets, 9.6% of total assets, at the end of fiscal 2025.