BenguetPHS:BC +1.69%73 Cash Ratio is 5.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 721% above its 10-year median of 0.66. GuruFocus rates PHS:BC with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱5.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,565 Metals & Mining companies, Benguet ranks better than 70.88% on this metric.
Benguet has a Cash Ratio of 5.42. 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 Benguet's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:BC'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.66 Max: 8.21
Current: 5.42
During the past 13 years, Benguet's highest Cash Ratio was 8.21. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.66.
PHS:BC's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 70.88% of 2565
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.81
vs PHS:BC: 5.42
Benguet (PHS:BC) 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.
Benguet Cash Ratio Related Terms
Benguet Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Benguet'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 Gold subindustry, Benguet'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.
Benguet Cash Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Benguet's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Benguet'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.
Benguet (PHS:BC) has a Cash Ratio of 5.42 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Benguet and its competitors. This is 721% above median its historical median of 0.66. Over the past decade, Benguet's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 8.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Benguet ranks #747 out of 2565 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 29.1%.
Is Benguet's Cash Ratio too high?
Benguet's current Cash Ratio of 5.42 is 721% above median its 10-year median of 0.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 8.21. The Metals & Mining industry median Cash Ratio is 1.81. Benguet's value of 5.42 is 199.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Benguet ranks #747 out of 2565 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Benguet has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Benguet's Cash Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Benguet ranks #747 out of 2565 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts Benguet in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 1.81. Benguet's value of 5.42 is 199.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Benguet's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 8.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.66 vs. the industry median of 1.81, Benguet 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cash Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.81, based on 2,565 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. Benguet's current Cash Ratio of 5.42 is 199.4% 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 Benguet and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cash Ratio is 1.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Benguet's current Cash Ratio is 5.42, which is 721% above median its own 10-year median of 0.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Benguet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Benguet (PHS:BC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱5.86, compared to a current price of ₱6.00 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 5.42, which is 721% above median its 10-year median of 0.66 and 199.4% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.81. Benguet's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Benguet (PHS:BC), the current Cash Ratio is 5.42 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 Benguet (PHS:BC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Benguet stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₱6.00 is trading 2.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱5.86.
GuruFocus considers Benguet to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:BC:
Cash Ratio: 5.42 (721% above median its 10-year median of 0.66)
GF Value™: ₱5.86 vs. price of ₱6.00 (2.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 199.4% above the Metals & Mining median (#747 of 2565)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:BC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Benguet Corp is engaged in gold, nickel, and other metallic and nonmetallic mineral production, exploration, research and development, and natural resource projects. The company operates through four business segments, namely Mining, Health Services, Logistics, and Others. The Mining segment is engaged in exploration, nickel, and gold mining operations and generates the maximum revenue for the company. The Health Services segment is engaged in the business of offering medical and clinical diagnostic examinations and health care services on pre-employment. The logistics segment is engaged in logistics services to the supply-chain requirements of various industries. The Other segment of the company is engaged in research, development, health services, and water projects.
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