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Tianqi LithiumTQLCF 67 Cash Ratio is 1.32 as of Mar. 2026, which is 103% above its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates TQLCF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,581 Chemicals companies, Tianqi Lithium ranks better than 76.91% on this metric.
Tianqi Lithium (OTCPK:TQLCF) 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.
Tianqi Lithium Cash Ratio Related Terms
Tianqi Lithium Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tianqi Lithium'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Tianqi Lithium'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.
Tianqi Lithium Cash Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tianqi Lithium's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tianqi Lithium'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.
Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF) has a Cash Ratio of 1.32 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Tianqi Lithium and its competitors. This is 103% above median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, Tianqi Lithium's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 2.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Tianqi Lithium ranks #365 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Tianqi Lithium's Cash Ratio too high?
Tianqi Lithium's current Cash Ratio of 1.32 is 103% above median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 2.18. The Chemicals industry median Cash Ratio is 0.50. Tianqi Lithium's value of 1.32 is 164% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tianqi Lithium ranks #365 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tianqi Lithium has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tianqi Lithium's Cash Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tianqi Lithium ranks #365 out of 1581 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Tianqi Lithium in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.50. Tianqi Lithium's value of 1.32 is 164% above this benchmark. Historically, Tianqi Lithium's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 2.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Tianqi Lithium 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cash Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.50, based on 1,581 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. Tianqi Lithium's current Cash Ratio of 1.32 is 164% 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 Tianqi Lithium and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tianqi Lithium's current Cash Ratio is 1.32, which is 103% above median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tianqi Lithium stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.84, compared to a current price of $4.09 — trading 44% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.32, which is 103% above median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 164% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.50. Tianqi Lithium's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF), the current Cash Ratio is 1.32 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 Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianqi Lithium stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.09 is trading 44% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.84.
GuruFocus considers Tianqi Lithium to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TQLCF:
Cash Ratio: 1.32 (103% above median its 10-year median of 0.65)
GF Value™: $2.84 vs. price of $4.09 (44% above fair value)
Industry Position: 164% above the Chemicals median (#365 of 1581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TQLCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tianqi Lithium is a leading new energy materials company headquartered in Sichuan, China. The company is the largest producer of mined lithium globally in terms of output and is ranked third in terms of revenue generated from lithium, according to Wood Mackenzie. It is also the world's fourth largest and Asia's second largest lithium compound producer, as measured by production output, according to the same source. Tianqi is the only lithium producer in China that achieved 100% self-sufficiency and has fully vertically integrated lithium mines. The firm operates in critical stages of the lithium value chain, including: 1) mining of lithium ore and manufacturing of lithium concentrate; and 2) manufacturing of lithium compounds and derivatives.
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