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Northam Platinum HoldingsFRA:7JR +6.21%78 Cash Ratio is 1.03 as of Dec. 2025, which is 119% above its 10-year median of 0.47. GuruFocus rates FRA:7JR with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,569 Metals & Mining companies, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks worse than 60.57% on this metric.
Northam Platinum Holdings has a Cash Ratio of 1.03. 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 Northam Platinum Holdings's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:7JR'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.47 Max: 1.3
Current: 1.03
During the past 8 years, Northam Platinum Holdings's highest Cash Ratio was 1.30. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.47.
FRA:7JR's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than 60.57% of 2569
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs FRA:7JR: 1.03
Northam Platinum Holdings (FRA:7JR) 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.
Northam Platinum Holdings Cash Ratio Related Terms
Northam Platinum Holdings 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.
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Northam Platinum Holdings'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.
Northam Platinum Holdings Cash Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Northam Platinum Holdings's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northam Platinum Holdings'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.
Northam Platinum Holdings (FRA:7JR) has a Cash Ratio of 1.03 as of Dec. 2025. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Northam Platinum Holdings and its competitors. This is 119% above median its historical median of 0.47. Over the past decade, Northam Platinum Holdings' Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 1.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks #1556 out of 2569 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is Northam Platinum Holdings' Cash Ratio too high?
Northam Platinum Holdings' current Cash Ratio of 1.03 is 119% above median its 10-year median of 0.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 1.30. The Metals & Mining industry median Cash Ratio is 1.86. Northam Platinum Holdings' value of 1.03 is 44.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks #1556 out of 2569 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Northam Platinum Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northam Platinum Holdings' Cash Ratio compare to HL and SIND?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks #1556 out of 2569 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Northam Platinum Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 1.86. Northam Platinum Holdings' value of 1.03 is 44.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Northam Platinum Holdings' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 1.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.47 vs. the industry median of 1.86, Northam Platinum Holdings 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 1.86, 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. Northam Platinum Holdings's current Cash Ratio of 1.03 is 44.6% 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 Northam Platinum Holdings and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cash Ratio is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northam Platinum Holdings's current Cash Ratio is 1.03, which is 119% above median its own 10-year median of 0.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northam Platinum Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northam Platinum Holdings (FRA:7JR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.45, compared to a current price of €15.40 — trading 47.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.03, which is 119% above median its 10-year median of 0.47 and 44.6% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.86. Northam Platinum Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Northam Platinum Holdings (FRA:7JR), the current Cash Ratio is 1.03 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 Northam Platinum Holdings (FRA:7JR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northam Platinum Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €15.40 is trading 47.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.45.
GuruFocus considers Northam Platinum Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:7JR:
Cash Ratio: 1.03 (119% above median its 10-year median of 0.47)
GF Value™: €10.45 vs. price of €15.40 (47.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.6% below the Metals & Mining median (#1556 of 2569)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7JR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northam Platinum Holdings Ltd is an integrated producer of platinum group metals. Its primary joint products are the platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold (4E). The primary consumers of these metals are the motor manufacturing industry, the jewelry industry, and other industrial sectors. Its segments include Northam Holdings, Zondereinde mine (being Northam Platinum), Booysendal mine, Eland mine and the U.S recycling operations. The maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Zondereinde mine segment.
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