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AIC MinesIAUFF -6.97%39 Cash Ratio is 1.45 as of Dec. 2025, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 6.51. GuruFocus rates IAUFF with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,575 Metals & Mining companies, AIC Mines ranks worse than 53.98% on this metric.
AIC Mines has a Cash Ratio of 1.45. 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 AIC Mines's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
IAUFF'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.24 Med: 6.51 Max: 82.15
Current: 1.45
During the past 13 years, AIC Mines's highest Cash Ratio was 82.15. The lowest was 1.24. And the median was 6.51.
IAUFF's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than 53.98% of 2575
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.83
vs IAUFF: 1.45
AIC Mines (OTCPK:IAUFF) 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.
AIC Mines Cash Ratio Related Terms
AIC Mines Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AIC Mines'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.
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, AIC Mines'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.
AIC Mines Cash Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, AIC Mines's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AIC Mines'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.
AIC Mines (IAUFF) has a Cash Ratio of 1.45 as of Dec. 2025. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on AIC Mines and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 6.51. Over the past decade, AIC Mines' Cash Ratio has ranged from 1.24 to 82.15. According to the industry distribution chart, AIC Mines ranks #1390 out of 2575 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 54%.
Is AIC Mines' Cash Ratio too high?
AIC Mines' current Cash Ratio of 1.45 is 78% below median its 10-year median of 6.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.24 to a high of 82.15. The Metals & Mining industry median Cash Ratio is 1.83. AIC Mines' value of 1.45 is 20.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AIC Mines ranks #1390 out of 2575 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AIC Mines has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AIC Mines' Cash Ratio compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, AIC Mines ranks #1390 out of 2575 companies for Cash Ratio. This places AIC Mines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 1.83. AIC Mines' value of 1.45 is 20.8% below this benchmark. Historically, AIC Mines' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 1.24 to 82.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.51 vs. the industry median of 1.83, AIC Mines 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 1.83, based on 2,575 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. AIC Mines's current Cash Ratio of 1.45 is 20.8% 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 AIC Mines 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. AIC Mines's current Cash Ratio is 1.45, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 6.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AIC Mines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AIC Mines (IAUFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.23, compared to a current price of $0.47 — trading 104.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.45, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 6.51 and 20.8% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.83. AIC Mines' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 7 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 AIC Mines (IAUFF), the current Cash Ratio is 1.45 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 AIC Mines (IAUFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AIC Mines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.47 is trading 104.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.23.
GuruFocus considers AIC Mines to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IAUFF:
Cash Ratio: 1.45 (78% below median its 10-year median of 6.51)
GF Value™: $0.23 vs. price of $0.47 (104.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.8% below the Metals & Mining median (#1390 of 2575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IAUFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AIC Mines Ltd is engaged in exploration, mine development and production, mine operations, and the sale of copper concentrate in Australia. The company's key projects include the Jericho copper project located south of Eloise, the Eloise Regional Project, the Cannington Project, the Windsor base metal project, and the Pyramid gold projects south of Charters Towers. Additionally, it operates the Delamerian Project with three large exploration licenses in western New South Wales, the Marymia Project, and the Peake and Denison Project located in the Northeast Gawler region. The company operates in one geographical area, Australia, and two segments are mining, exploration, and corporate activities.
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