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Kaiser ReefASX:KAU -2.78%28 Cash Ratio is 1.04 as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 0.98. GuruFocus rates ASX:KAU with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,571 Metals & Mining companies, Kaiser Reef ranks worse than 60.48% on this metric.
Kaiser Reef has a Cash Ratio of 1.04. 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 Kaiser Reef's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:KAU'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 0.98 Max: 9.81
Current: 1.04
During the past 4 years, Kaiser Reef's highest Cash Ratio was 9.81. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.98.
ASX:KAU's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than 60.48% of 2571
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.83
vs ASX:KAU: 1.04
Kaiser Reef (ASX:KAU) 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.
Kaiser Reef Cash Ratio Related Terms
Kaiser Reef Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kaiser Reef'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 Gold subindustry, Kaiser Reef'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.
Kaiser Reef Cash Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Kaiser Reef's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaiser Reef'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.
Kaiser Reef (ASX:KAU) has a Cash Ratio of 1.04 as of Dec. 2025. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Kaiser Reef and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.98. Over the past decade, Kaiser Reef's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 9.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaiser Reef ranks #1555 out of 2571 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is Kaiser Reef's Cash Ratio too high?
Kaiser Reef's current Cash Ratio of 1.04 is near median its 10-year median of 0.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 9.81. The Metals & Mining industry median Cash Ratio is 1.83. Kaiser Reef's value of 1.04 is 43.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaiser Reef ranks #1555 out of 2571 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kaiser Reef has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaiser Reef's Cash Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Kaiser Reef ranks #1555 out of 2571 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Kaiser Reef in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 1.83. Kaiser Reef's value of 1.04 is 43.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Kaiser Reef's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 9.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.98 vs. the industry median of 1.83, Kaiser Reef has consistently been below 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median Cash Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.83, based on 2,571 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. Kaiser Reef's current Cash Ratio of 1.04 is 43.2% 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 Kaiser Reef and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cash Ratio is 1.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaiser Reef's current Cash Ratio is 1.04, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaiser Reef stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaiser Reef (ASX:KAU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.30, compared to a current price of A$0.18 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.04, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.98 and 43.2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.83. Kaiser Reef's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 2 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 Kaiser Reef (ASX:KAU), the current Cash Ratio is 1.04 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 Kaiser Reef (ASX:KAU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaiser Reef stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.18 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.30.
GuruFocus considers Kaiser Reef to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:KAU:
Cash Ratio: 1.04 (near median its 10-year median of 0.98)
GF Value™: A$0.30 vs. price of A$0.18 (41.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.2% below the Metals & Mining median (#1555 of 2571)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:KAU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kaiser Reef Ltd is a gold producer and exploration company. The company's projects include A1 Gold Mine, Henty Gold Mine, Maldon Goldfields, and Maldon Plant. Its segments include Victoria operations and Tasmania operations. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Victoria operations segment.
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