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Metal Powder WorksASX:MPW -1.38%50 Cash Ratio is 13.27 as of Dec. 2025, which is 538% above its 10-year median of 2.08. GuruFocus rates ASX:MPW with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,569 Metals & Mining companies, Metal Powder Works ranks better than 84.47% on this metric.
Metal Powder Works has a Cash Ratio of 13.27. 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 Metal Powder Works's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:MPW'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 2.08 Max: 13.27
Current: 13.27
During the past 13 years, Metal Powder Works's highest Cash Ratio was 13.27. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 2.08.
ASX:MPW's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 84.47% of 2569
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.83
vs ASX:MPW: 13.27
Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) 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.
Metal Powder Works Cash Ratio Related Terms
Metal Powder Works Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metal Powder Works'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.
Metal Powder Works Cash Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Metal Powder Works'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.
Metal Powder Works Cash Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Metal Powder Works's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metal Powder Works'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.
Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) has a Cash Ratio of 13.27 as of Dec. 2025. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Metal Powder Works and its competitors. This is 538% above median its historical median of 2.08. Over the past decade, Metal Powder Works' Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 13.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #399 out of 2569 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is Metal Powder Works' Cash Ratio too high?
Metal Powder Works' current Cash Ratio of 13.27 is 538% above median its 10-year median of 2.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 13.27. The Metals & Mining industry median Cash Ratio is 1.83. Metal Powder Works' value of 13.27 is 625.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #399 out of 2569 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Metal Powder Works has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metal Powder Works' Cash Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #399 out of 2569 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Metal Powder Works in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 1.83. Metal Powder Works' value of 13.27 is 625.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Metal Powder Works' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 13.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.08 vs. the industry median of 1.83, Metal Powder Works 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median Cash Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.83, based on 2,569 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. Metal Powder Works's current Cash Ratio of 13.27 is 625.1% 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 Metal Powder Works 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. Metal Powder Works's current Cash Ratio is 13.27, which is 538% above median its own 10-year median of 2.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metal Powder Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.13, compared to a current price of A$2.14 — trading 1546.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 13.27, which is 538% above median its 10-year median of 2.08 and 625.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.83. Metal Powder Works' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 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 Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW), the current Cash Ratio is 13.27 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 Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metal Powder Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$2.14 is trading 1546.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.13.
GuruFocus considers Metal Powder Works to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:MPW:
Cash Ratio: 13.27 (538% above median its 10-year median of 2.08)
GF Value™: A$0.13 vs. price of A$2.14 (1546.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 625.1% above the Metals & Mining median (#399 of 2569)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MPW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metal Powder Works Ltd is focused on producing high-quality metal powders for additive manufacturing. The company is engaged in two segments -Welding Technology in which there is development and commercialisation of proprietary high-speed precision welding solutions that improve the economics of fabrication and second is Metal Powders which includes Manufacture and supply of high-quality metal powders and related technologies for advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and other industrial applications.
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