Atlantic Gold NL (ASX:ATVCD) Cash Ratio: 1.58 (As of Dec. 2013)

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What is Atlantic Gold NL Cash Ratio?

Atlantic Gold NL ASX:ATVCD Cash Ratio is 1.58 as of Dec. 2013. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

The Cash Ratio measures a company’s ability to meet its short-term obligations with cash and near-cash resources. It is calculated as a company's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Atlantic Gold NL's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 was 1.58.

Atlantic Gold NL has a Cash Ratio of 1.58. It generally indicates that the company is able to cover all short-term debt and still have cash remaining.

The historical rank and industry rank for Atlantic Gold NL's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:ATVCD's Cash Ratio is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 1.95
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Cash Ratio only.

Atlantic Gold NL  (ASX:ATVCD) Cash Ratio Explanation

The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.

The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.

In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.


Atlantic Gold NL Cash Ratio Related Terms


Atlantic Gold NL Cash Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Atlantic Gold NL's Cash Ratio 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.

Atlantic Gold NL Cash Ratio Chart

Atlantic Gold NL Annual Data
Trend Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Cash Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.28 10.55 1.01 0.69 1.58

Atlantic Gold NL Semi-Annual Data
Jun04 Dec04 Jun05 Dec05 Jun06 Dec06 Jun07 Dec07 Jun08 Dec08 Jun09 Dec09 Jun10 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13
Cash Ratio 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.01 0.49 0.69 5.48 1.58

Atlantic Gold NL Cash Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Atlantic Gold NL's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Atlantic Gold NL Cash Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Atlantic Gold NL's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Atlantic Gold NL's Cash Ratio falls into.



Atlantic Gold NL Cash Ratio Calculation

The Cash Ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its cash and near-cash resources.

Atlantic Gold NL's Cash Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (A: Dec. 2013 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=2.509/1.589
=1.58

Atlantic Gold NL's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (Q: Dec. 2013 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=2.509/1.589
=1.58

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash Ratio →
What does a Cash Ratio of 1.58 mean?
Atlantic Gold NL (ASX:ATVCD) has a Cash Ratio of 1.58 as of Dec. 2013. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Atlantic Gold NL and its competitors.
Is Atlantic Gold NL's Cash Ratio too high?
Atlantic Gold NL's current Cash Ratio is 1.58. The Metals & Mining industry median Cash Ratio is 1.95. Atlantic Gold NL's value of 1.58 is 19% below this industry median.
How does Atlantic Gold NL's Cash Ratio compare to competitors?
Atlantic Gold NL's Cash Ratio of 1.58 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 1.95. Atlantic Gold NL's value of 1.58 is 19% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Cash Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.95, based on 2,581 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Atlantic Gold NL's current Cash Ratio of 1.58 is 19% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Atlantic Gold NL and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cash Ratio is 1.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Atlantic Gold NL's current Cash Ratio is 1.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atlantic Gold NL stock overvalued right now?
Atlantic Gold NL (ASX:ATVCD) has a current Cash Ratio of 1.58. The current Cash Ratio is 1.58 and 19% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.95. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Atlantic Gold NL (ASX:ATVCD), the current Cash Ratio is 1.58 as of Dec. 2013. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Atlantic Gold NL Business Description

Atlantic Gold NL (ATV, former Diamond Ventures NL) is primarily involved in the exploration of gold and diamonds in Australia and Canada. Current focus is on the development of the Touquoy project in Canada.