Zijin Gold International Co (FRA:6LU) Cash Ratio: 2.90 (As of Dec. 2025) — 1281% Above Median

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FRA:6LU Zijin Gold International Co Ltd FRA:6LU
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What is Zijin Gold International Co Cash Ratio?

Zijin Gold International Co FRA:6LU 31 Cash Ratio is 2.90 as of Dec. 2025, which is 1281% above its 10-year median of 0.21. GuruFocus rates FRA:6LU with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,571 Metals & Mining companies, Zijin Gold International Co ranks better than 58.15% on this metric.

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. Zijin Gold International Co's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.90.

Zijin Gold International Co has a Cash Ratio of 2.90. 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 Zijin Gold International Co's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:6LU' s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 0.21   Max: 2.9
Current: 2.9

During the past 4 years, Zijin Gold International Co's highest Cash Ratio was 2.90. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.21.

FRA:6LU's Cash Ratio is ranked better than
58.15% of 2571 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.84 vs FRA:6LU: 2.90

Zijin Gold International Co  (FRA:6LU) 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.


Zijin Gold International Co Cash Ratio Related Terms


Zijin Gold International Co Cash Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zijin Gold International Co'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.

Zijin Gold International Co Cash Ratio Chart

Zijin Gold International Co Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Ratio
0.16 0.14 0.25 2.90

Zijin Gold International Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec22 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Cash Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.14 0.00 0.25 0.26 2.90

FRA:6LU vs NEM, AU: Cash Ratio Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Zijin Gold International Co'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.


Zijin Gold International Co Cash Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Zijin Gold International Co's Cash Ratio falls into.


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Zijin Gold International Co Cash Ratio Calculation

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

Zijin Gold International Co's Cash Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=3096.972/1068.696
=2.90

Zijin Gold International Co's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=3096.972/1068.696
=2.90

* 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 2.90 mean?
Zijin Gold International Co (FRA:6LU) has a Cash Ratio of 2.90 as of Dec. 2025. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Zijin Gold International Co and its competitors. This is 1281% above median its historical median of 0.21. Over the past decade, Zijin Gold International Co's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 2.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Zijin Gold International Co ranks #1076 out of 2571 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is Zijin Gold International Co's Cash Ratio too high?
Zijin Gold International Co's current Cash Ratio of 2.90 is 1281% above median its 10-year median of 0.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 2.90. The Metals & Mining industry median Cash Ratio is 1.84. Zijin Gold International Co's value of 2.90 is 57.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zijin Gold International Co ranks #1076 out of 2571 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zijin Gold International Co has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zijin Gold International Co's Cash Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Zijin Gold International Co ranks #1076 out of 2571 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts Zijin Gold International Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 1.84. Zijin Gold International Co's value of 2.90 is 57.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Zijin Gold International Co's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 2.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 1.84, Zijin Gold International Co 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 1.84, 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. Zijin Gold International Co's current Cash Ratio of 2.90 is 57.6% 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 Zijin Gold International Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cash Ratio is 1.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zijin Gold International Co's current Cash Ratio is 2.90, which is 1281% above median its own 10-year median of 0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zijin Gold International Co stock overvalued right now?
Zijin Gold International Co (FRA:6LU) has a current Cash Ratio of 2.90. The current Cash Ratio is 2.90, which is 1281% above median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 57.6% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.84. Zijin Gold International Co's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Zijin Gold International Co (FRA:6LU), the current Cash Ratio is 2.90 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.

Zijin Gold International Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 02259:Hong Kong
Address 1 Austin Road West, Unit 7508, 75th Floor, International Commerce Centre, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Zijin Gold International Co Ltd is an international gold mining and development company, principally engaged in the exploration, mining, processing, smelting, and sale of gold. Its principal products include gold bullion, gold dore, and gold concentrates, with key operations located outside Mainland China. The company holds interests in several gold mines across key mineralisation belts in South America, Oceania, Central Asia, and Africa, such as the Taldybulak Levoberezhny Gold Mine in Kyrgyzstan, Raygorodok Gold Mine in Kazakhstan, Jilau and Taror Gold Mines in Tajikistan, Porgera Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea, and Norton Gold Fields in Australia, among others. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Colombia, followed by Suriname, Australia, Tajikistan, and other countries.
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