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Mesabi TrustMSB +1.19%74 Cash Ratio is 5.67 as of Apr. 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 3.75. GuruFocus rates MSB with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 615 Steel companies, Mesabi Trust ranks better than 96.26% on this metric.
Mesabi Trust has a Cash Ratio of 5.67. 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 Mesabi Trust's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MSB'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.28 Med: 3.75 Max: 69.34
Current: 5.67
During the past 13 years, Mesabi Trust's highest Cash Ratio was 69.34. The lowest was 1.28. And the median was 3.75.
MSB's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 96.26% of 615
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs MSB: 5.67
Mesabi Trust (NYSE:MSB) 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.
Mesabi Trust Cash Ratio Related Terms
Mesabi Trust Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mesabi Trust'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 Steel subindustry, Mesabi Trust'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.
Mesabi Trust Cash Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Mesabi Trust's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mesabi Trust'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.
Mesabi Trust (MSB) has a Cash Ratio of 5.67 as of Apr. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Mesabi Trust and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 3.75. Over the past decade, Mesabi Trust's Cash Ratio has ranged from 1.28 to 69.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Mesabi Trust ranks #23 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 3.7%.
Is Mesabi Trust's Cash Ratio too high?
Mesabi Trust's current Cash Ratio of 5.67 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 3.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.28 to a high of 69.34. The Steel industry median Cash Ratio is 0.28. Mesabi Trust's value of 5.67 is 1925% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mesabi Trust ranks #23 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mesabi Trust has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mesabi Trust's Cash Ratio compare to FRD and INHD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Mesabi Trust ranks #23 out of 615 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Mesabi Trust in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.28. Mesabi Trust's value of 5.67 is 1925% above this benchmark. Historically, Mesabi Trust's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 1.28 to 69.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.75 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Mesabi Trust 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 615 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. Mesabi Trust's current Cash Ratio of 5.67 is 1925% 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 Mesabi Trust 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. Mesabi Trust's current Cash Ratio is 5.67, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 3.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mesabi Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesabi Trust (MSB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.36, compared to a current price of $25.46 — trading 38.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 5.67, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 3.75 and 1925% above the Steel industry median of 0.28. Mesabi Trust's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 Mesabi Trust (MSB), the current Cash Ratio is 5.67 as of Apr. 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 Mesabi Trust (MSB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesabi Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.46 is trading 38.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.36.
GuruFocus considers Mesabi Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MSB:
Cash Ratio: 5.67 (51% above median its 10-year median of 3.75)
GF Value™: $18.36 vs. price of $25.46 (38.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1925% above the Steel median (#23 of 615)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MSB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mesabi Trust operates as a royalty trust in the United States. The company is involved in the conservation and protection of its assets. The company's principally wholly-owned segment is the iron ore mining segment, which generates income from the Peter Mitchell Mine, an iron mine located near Babbitt, Minnesota, at the northeastern end of the Mesabi Iron Range.
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