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CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa has a Cash Ratio of 1.86. It generally indicates that the company is able to cover all short-term debt and still have cash remaining.
BSP:FESA4's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 86.02% of 615
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs BSP:FESA4: 1.86
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA4) 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.
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Cash Ratio Related Terms
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Cash Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Cash Ratio Chart
For the Steel subindustry, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa'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.
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Cash Ratio vs Steel Industry
* 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.
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA4) has a Cash Ratio of 1.86 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 1.61. Over the past decade, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 3.67. According to the industry distribution chart, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa ranks #86 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's Cash Ratio too high?
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's current Cash Ratio of 1.86 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 1.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 3.67. The Steel industry median Cash Ratio is 0.28. CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's value of 1.86 is 564.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa ranks #86 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's Cash Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa ranks #86 out of 615 companies for Cash Ratio. This places CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.28. CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's value of 1.86 is 564.3% above this benchmark. Historically, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 3.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.61 vs. the industry median of 0.28, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa 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 Steel company?
The median Cash Ratio among Steel companies is 0.28, based on 615 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. CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's current Cash Ratio of 1.86 is 564.3% 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 CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's current Cash Ratio is 1.86, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 1.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA4) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$8.48, compared to a current price of R$5.89 — trading 30.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.86, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 1.61 and 564.3% above the Steel industry median of 0.28. CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 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 CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA4), the current Cash Ratio is 1.86 as of Mar. 2026. 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 CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa (BSP:FESA4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$5.89 is trading 30.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$8.48.
GuruFocus considers CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:FESA4:
Cash Ratio: 1.86 (16% above median its 10-year median of 1.61)
GF Value™: R$8.48 vs. price of R$5.89 (30.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 564.3% above the Steel median (#86 of 615)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:FESA4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa Business Description
CIA de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - Ferbasa produces ferroalloys, including chromium alloys and silicon ferroalloys. It operates in the areas of mining, reforestation, and metallurgy, offering high-carbon ferrochrome, low-carbon ferrochrome, and ferrosilicon. It also engages in the mining, forestry, metallurgy businesses.
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