Liquidity has eroded significantly, as evidenced by the current ratio collapsing from 7.33 in 2024Q3 to a precarious 0.09 by 2026Q1 alongside $1.3M in total debt.
| Total Current Assets | 126.96K | 151.99K | 594.75K |
| Cash & Short-Term Investments | - | - | - |
| Cash Only | - | - | - |
| Short-Term Investments | - | - | - |
| Accounts Receivable | - | - | - |
| Days Sales Outstanding | - | - | - |
| Inventory | - | - | - |
| Days Inventory Outstanding | - | - | - |
| Other Current Assets | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 37.62M | 64.49M | 60.82M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fixed Asset Turnover | - | - | - |
| Goodwill | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intangible Assets | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Long-Term Investments | 62.03M | 0 | 60.75M |
| Other Non-Current Assets | - | - | - |
| Total Assets | 37.75M | 64.64M | 61.41M |
| Asset Turnover | 0.00x | - | - |
| Asset Growth % | -29.37% | 5.25% | - |
| Total Current Liabilities | 1.48M | 1.31M | 103.03K |
| Accounts Payable | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Days Payables Outstanding | - | - | - |
| Short-Term Debt | 1.32M | 1.2M | 0 |
| Deferred Revenue (Current) | 0 | - | - |
| Other Current Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Current Ratio | 0.09x | 0.12x | 5.77x |
| Quick Ratio | 0.09x | 0.12x | 5.77x |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | - | - | - |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 2.1M | 2.1M | 2.1M |
| Long-Term Debt | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capital Lease Obligations | 0 | - | - |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 0 | - | - |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | - | - | - |
| Total Liabilities | 3.58M | 3.41M | 2.2M |
| Total Debt | 1.32M | 1.2M | 0 |
| Net Debt | 1.26M | 1.14M | -465.25K |
| Debt / Equity | 0.04x | 0.02x | - |
| Debt / EBITDA | -1.37x | - | - |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -1.30x | - | -0.98x |
| Interest Coverage | - | - | - |
| Total Equity | 34.17M | 61.23M | 59.21M |
| Equity Growth % | -35.77% | 3.41% | - |
| Book Value per Share | 5.95 | 10.21 | 8.08 |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 34.17M | 61.23M | 59.21M |
| Common Stock | 37.62M | 64.49M | 60.75M |
| Retained Earnings | -3.45M | -3.26M | -1.54M |
| Treasury Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accumulated OCI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Capital exhaustion and liquidation
As reported in financial statements, CAPN's cash position has plummeted from $575.9K in 2024Q3 to a precarious $64.4K by 2026Q1, reflecting a consistent erosion of the capital base necessary to sustain the entity's search for a viable business combination within the competitive Asian market.
The steady decline in cash reserves suggests that the company is consuming its limited resources to cover administrative and legal overheads. This trajectory indicates that the entity may soon face a critical funding gap, potentially forcing management to seek dilutive capital or accept a suboptimal merger to avoid dissolution.
Based on the provided balance sheet data, CAPN transitioned from a debt-free status in 2025Q1 to carrying $1.3M in total debt by 2026Q1, indicating a shift toward external financing to support ongoing operations as internal cash reserves have been largely exhausted.
The introduction of debt into the capital structure, despite the absence of revenue, suggests that the sponsor is increasingly relying on credit to maintain the shell's viability. Investors should monitor whether this leverage is intended to bridge the gap until a merger or if it signals an inability to secure non-dilutive funding.
According to recent SEC filings, CAPN's current ratio has collapsed from a robust 7.33 in 2024Q3 to a concerning 0.09 in 2026Q1, illustrating a severe reduction in the company's ability to cover its short-term obligations without further capital injections or a successful business combination.
This rapid decline in liquidity metrics underscores the structural fragility of the SPAC model when the search phase extends beyond initial expectations. The current ratio of 0.09 implies that current liabilities significantly outweigh available liquid assets, which warrants close investigation into the company's near-term solvency.
As indicated by the historical data, CAPN's retained earnings have steadily declined to a deficit of $3.5M by 2026Q1, reflecting the persistent impact of formation and administrative costs on the company's equity base in the absence of any operational revenue streams.
The deepening deficit highlights the ongoing cost of maintaining the corporate shell, which directly reduces the net asset value available to shareholders. This trend suggests that the equity base is being eroded by the very expenses required to identify a target, placing pressure on the eventual merger valuation.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CAPN stock.
As of 2025, Cayson Acquisition Corp Ordinary shares (CAPN) had total assets of $64.6M including $0.2M in current assets.
Cayson Acquisition Corp Ordinary shares (CAPN) carries total debt of $1.2M. Comparing total debt to cash helps evaluate the company's debt burden and net leverage.
Cayson Acquisition Corp Ordinary shares (CAPN) has total shareholders' equity (book value) of $61.2M ($10.21 book value per share). Book value represents the net worth of the company belonging to common stock holders.
Cayson Acquisition Corp Ordinary shares (CAPN) reported a current ratio of 0.12x. A current ratio above 1.0x indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting sufficient short-term liquidity.