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Sumitomo Metal Mining CoSTMNF 78 Cash Ratio is 0.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates STMNF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,569 Metals & Mining companies, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co ranks worse than 83.92% on this metric.
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co has a Cash Ratio of 0.18. 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 Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STMNF'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.49 Max: 0.81
Current: 0.18
During the past 13 years, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's highest Cash Ratio was 0.81. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.49.
STMNF's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than 83.92% of 2569
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.83
vs STMNF: 0.18
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co (OTCPK:STMNF) 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.
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Cash Ratio Related Terms
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Cash Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Cash Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Sumitomo Metal Mining 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.
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Cash Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Metal Mining Co'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.
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co (STMNF) has a Cash Ratio of 0.18 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Sumitomo Metal Mining Co and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co ranks #2156 out of 2569 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 83.9%.
Is Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's Cash Ratio too high?
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's current Cash Ratio of 0.18 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.81. The Metals & Mining industry median Cash Ratio is 1.83. Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's value of 0.18 is 90.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co ranks #2156 out of 2569 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's Cash Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co ranks #2156 out of 2569 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Sumitomo Metal Mining Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 1.83. Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's value of 0.18 is 90.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 1.83, Sumitomo Metal Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cash Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.83, based on 2,569 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. Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's current Cash Ratio of 0.18 is 90.2% 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 Sumitomo Metal Mining Co 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. Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's current Cash Ratio is 0.18, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Metal Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co (STMNF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.42, compared to a current price of $51.15 — trading 29.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.18, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 90.2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.83. Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Sumitomo Metal Mining Co (STMNF), the current Cash Ratio is 0.18 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 Sumitomo Metal Mining Co (STMNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $51.15 is trading 29.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $39.42.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Metal Mining Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STMNF:
Cash Ratio: 0.18 (63% below median its 10-year median of 0.49)
GF Value™: $39.42 vs. price of $51.15 (29.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90.2% below the Metals & Mining median (#2156 of 2569)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STMNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the mining business. The company operates through three segments. The Material segment manufactures and sells battery materials, powder and crystalline materials, tape materials, catalysts, and related products. The Resource segment focuses on the exploration, development, production, and sale of nonferrous metal resources in Japan and overseas. The Smelting segment engages in the smelting and sale of copper, nickel, ferronickel, zinc, and precious metals, including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. The Others segment covers real estate and engineering businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Smelting segment.
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