Echelon ResourcesASX:ECH +1.45%55 Cash Ratio is 1.70 as of Dec. 2025, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 2.39. GuruFocus rates ASX:ECH with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 960 Oil & Gas companies, Echelon Resources ranks better than 79.9% on this metric.
Echelon Resources has a Cash Ratio of 1.70. 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 Echelon Resources's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ECH'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79 Med: 2.39 Max: 14.36
Current: 1.7
During the past 13 years, Echelon Resources's highest Cash Ratio was 14.36. The lowest was 0.79. And the median was 2.39.
ASX:ECH's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 79.9% of 960
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.43
vs ASX:ECH: 1.70
Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH) 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.
Echelon Resources Cash Ratio Related Terms
Echelon Resources Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Echelon Resources'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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Echelon Resources'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.
Echelon Resources Cash Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Echelon Resources's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Echelon Resources's Cash Ratio falls into.
* 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.
Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH) has a Cash Ratio of 1.70 as of Dec. 2025. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Echelon Resources and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 2.39. Over the past decade, Echelon Resources' Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 14.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Echelon Resources ranks #193 out of 960 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is Echelon Resources' Cash Ratio too high?
Echelon Resources' current Cash Ratio of 1.70 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 2.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 14.36. The Oil & Gas industry median Cash Ratio is 0.43. Echelon Resources' value of 1.70 is 295.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Echelon Resources ranks #193 out of 960 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Echelon Resources has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Echelon Resources' Cash Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Echelon Resources ranks #193 out of 960 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Echelon Resources in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.43. Echelon Resources' value of 1.70 is 295.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Echelon Resources' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 14.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.39 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Echelon Resources has consistently been above the industry average. 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cash Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 0.43, based on 960 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. Echelon Resources's current Cash Ratio of 1.70 is 295.3% above 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 Echelon Resources and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Echelon Resources's current Cash Ratio is 1.70, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 2.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Echelon Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.50, compared to a current price of A$0.35 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.70, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 2.39 and 295.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.43. Echelon Resources' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 warning signs to review. 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 Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH), the current Cash Ratio is 1.70 as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Is Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Echelon Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.35 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.50.
GuruFocus considers Echelon Resources to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ECH:
Cash Ratio: 1.70 (29% below median its 10-year median of 2.39)
GF Value™: A$0.50 vs. price of A$0.35 (30% below fair value)
Industry Position: 295.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#193 of 960)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:ECH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Echelon Resources Ltd Formerly New Zealand Oil & Gas Ltd is an oil and gas exploration and production company with producing assets in New Zealand. It operates through Kupe Oil and Gas Field, Amadeus Basin Oil and Gas Exploration, and Cue Energy Resources Limited segments. The company generates maximum revenue from Cue Energy Resources Limited. It has a presence in Indonesia and Australia.
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