Chongqing Iron & Steel Co (FRA:CGP) Cash Ratio: 0.12 (As of Mar. 2026) — 48% Below Median

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FRA:CGP Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Ltd FRA:CGP
31 GF Score
Price €0.10
GF Value €0.07
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Cash Ratio?

Chongqing Iron & Steel Co FRA:CGP +2.07% 31 Cash Ratio is 0.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates FRA:CGP with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 616 Steel companies, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co ranks worse than 70.94% 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. Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.12.

Chongqing Iron & Steel Co has a Cash Ratio of 0.12. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:CGP' s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03   Med: 0.23   Max: 0.62
Current: 0.12

During the past 13 years, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's highest Cash Ratio was 0.62. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.23.

FRA:CGP's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than
70.94% of 616 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.27 vs FRA:CGP: 0.12

Chongqing Iron & Steel Co  (FRA:CGP) 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.


Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Cash Ratio Related Terms


Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Cash Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chongqing Iron & Steel 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.

Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Cash Ratio Chart

Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Ratio
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Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:CGP vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cash Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Chongqing Iron & Steel 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.


Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Cash Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Cash Ratio falls into.


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Chongqing Iron & Steel 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.

Chongqing Iron & Steel 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
=328.876/1854.733
=0.18

Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=223.971/1844.517
=0.12

* 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 0.12 mean?
Chongqing Iron & Steel Co (FRA:CGP) has a Cash Ratio of 0.12 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Chongqing Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co ranks #437 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 70.9%.
Is Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Cash Ratio too high?
Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's current Cash Ratio of 0.12 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.62. The Steel industry median Cash Ratio is 0.27. Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's value of 0.12 is 55.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co ranks #437 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's Cash Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co ranks #437 out of 616 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Chongqing Iron & Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.27. Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's value of 0.12 is 55.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co 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 Steel company?
The median Cash Ratio among Steel companies is 0.27, based on 616 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. Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's current Cash Ratio of 0.12 is 55.6% 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 Chongqing Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's current Cash Ratio is 0.12, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chongqing Iron & Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co (FRA:CGP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.07, compared to a current price of €0.10 — trading 40.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.12, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 55.6% below the Steel industry median of 0.27. Chongqing Iron & Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Chongqing Iron & Steel Co (FRA:CGP), the current Cash Ratio is 0.12 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 Chongqing Iron & Steel Co (FRA:CGP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chongqing Iron & Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.10 is trading 40.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.07. GuruFocus considers Chongqing Iron & Steel Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CGP:

  • Cash Ratio: 0.12 (48% below median its 10-year median of 0.23)
  • GF Value™: €0.07 vs. price of €0.10 (40.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.6% below the Steel median (#437 of 616)

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Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Business Description

Address No. 2 Jiangnan Avenue, Jiangnan Street, Changshou District, Chongqing, CHN, 401258
Chongqing Iron & Steel Co Ltd operates in the ferrous metal smelting and rolling processing industry within the manufacturing sector, and is principally engaged in the production and sale of hot rolled sheets, medium plates, steel billets, steel by-products, coke, coal chemical products, water granulated slag, and other products. Its products are widely used in railways, airports, bridges, tunnels, ships, high-rise buildings, and other fields. Additionally, the company is engaged in the sale or supply of energy media and ore trading, both of which are closely related to the steel manufacturing business. Geographically, it derives revenue mainly from the Chinese mainland, through sales of steel products.
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