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Grupo SimecB de CV has a Cash Ratio of 3.39. 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 Grupo SimecB de CV's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:SIMECB'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52 Med: 1.34 Max: 3.64
Current: 3.39
During the past 13 years, Grupo SimecB de CV's highest Cash Ratio was 3.64. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 1.34.
MEX:SIMECB's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 92.21% of 616
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs MEX:SIMECB: 3.39
Grupo SimecB de CV (MEX:SIMECB) 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.
Grupo SimecB de CV Cash Ratio Related Terms
Grupo SimecB de CV Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grupo SimecB de CV'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.
MEX:SIMECB vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cash Ratio Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Grupo SimecB de CV'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.
Grupo SimecB de CV Cash Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Grupo SimecB de CV's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grupo SimecB de CV'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.
Grupo SimecB de CV (MEX:SIMECB) has a Cash Ratio of 3.39 as of Jun. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Grupo SimecB de CV and its competitors. This is 153% above median its historical median of 1.34. Over the past decade, Grupo SimecB de CV's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 3.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupo SimecB de CV ranks #48 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 7.8%.
Is Grupo SimecB de CV's Cash Ratio too high?
Grupo SimecB de CV's current Cash Ratio of 3.39 is 153% above median its 10-year median of 1.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 3.64. The Steel industry median Cash Ratio is 0.28. Grupo SimecB de CV's value of 3.39 is 1110.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grupo SimecB de CV ranks #48 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Grupo SimecB de CV has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo SimecB de CV's Cash Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Grupo SimecB de CV ranks #48 out of 616 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Grupo SimecB de CV in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.28. Grupo SimecB de CV's value of 3.39 is 1110.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Grupo SimecB de CV's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 3.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.34 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Grupo SimecB de CV 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 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. Grupo SimecB de CV's current Cash Ratio of 3.39 is 1110.7% 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 Grupo SimecB de CV 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. Grupo SimecB de CV's current Cash Ratio is 3.39, which is 153% above median its own 10-year median of 1.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo SimecB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo SimecB de CV (MEX:SIMECB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN267.56, compared to a current price of MXN180.00 — trading 32.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 3.39, which is 153% above median its 10-year median of 1.34 and 1110.7% above the Steel industry median of 0.28. Grupo SimecB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 Grupo SimecB de CV (MEX:SIMECB), the current Cash Ratio is 3.39 as of Jun. 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 Grupo SimecB de CV (MEX:SIMECB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo SimecB de CV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN180.00 is trading 32.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN267.56.
GuruFocus considers Grupo SimecB de CV to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SIMECB:
Cash Ratio: 3.39 (153% above median its 10-year median of 1.34)
GF Value™: MXN267.56 vs. price of MXN180.00 (32.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1110.7% above the Steel median (#48 of 616)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SIMECB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Grupo Simec SAB de CV is a diversified producer, processor and distributor of SBQ steel and structural steel products with production and commercial operations. The group's SBQ products are used across a range of engineered end-user applications, including axles, hubs, and crankshafts for automobiles and light trucks, machine tools, and off-highway equipment. Its structural steel products are used in the non-residential construction market and other construction applications. Its segments are Mexico, Brazil, and the United States. The maximum of its sales is from the Mexico segment.
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