Algoma Steel GroupASTL -3.86%59 Current Ratio is 2.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 3.04. GuruFocus rates ASTL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 639 Steel companies, Algoma Steel Group ranks better than 67.61% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Algoma Steel Group's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.45.
Algoma Steel Group has a current ratio of 2.45. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Algoma Steel Group's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASTL'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.75 Med: 3.04 Max: 4.19
Current: 2.45
During the past 6 years, Algoma Steel Group's highest Current Ratio was 4.19. The lowest was 1.75. And the median was 3.04.
ASTL's Current Ratio is ranked better than 67.61% of 639
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.63
vs ASTL: 2.45
Algoma Steel Group (NAS:ASTL) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Algoma Steel Group Current Ratio Related Terms
Algoma Steel Group Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Algoma Steel Group's Current 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, Algoma Steel Group's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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.
Algoma Steel Group Current Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Algoma Steel Group's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Algoma Steel Group's Current 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.
Algoma Steel Group (ASTL) has a Current Ratio of 2.45 as of Mar. 2026. This is 19% below median its historical median of 3.04. Over the past decade, Algoma Steel Group's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.75 to 4.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Algoma Steel Group ranks #207 out of 639 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is Algoma Steel Group's Current Ratio too high?
Algoma Steel Group's current Current Ratio of 2.45 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 3.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.75 to a high of 4.19. The Steel industry median Current Ratio is 1.63. Algoma Steel Group's value of 2.45 is 50.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Algoma Steel Group ranks #207 out of 639 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Algoma Steel Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Algoma Steel Group's Current Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Algoma Steel Group ranks #207 out of 639 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Algoma Steel Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.63. Algoma Steel Group's value of 2.45 is 50.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Algoma Steel Group's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.75 to 4.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.04 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Algoma Steel Group 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 Current Ratio for a Steel company?
The median Current Ratio among Steel companies is 1.63, based on 639 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Algoma Steel Group's current Current Ratio of 2.45 is 50.3% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Steel industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Algoma Steel Group's current Current Ratio is 2.45, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 3.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Algoma Steel Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algoma Steel Group (ASTL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.50, compared to a current price of $3.99 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.45, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 3.04 and 50.3% above the Steel industry median of 1.63. Algoma Steel Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Algoma Steel Group (ASTL), the current Current Ratio is 2.45 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 Algoma Steel Group (ASTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algoma Steel Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.99 is trading 27.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.50.
GuruFocus considers Algoma Steel Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASTL:
Current Ratio: 2.45 (19% below median its 10-year median of 3.04)
GF Value™: $5.50 vs. price of $3.99 (27.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.3% above the Steel median (#207 of 639)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Algoma Steel Group Inc is a fully integrated steel producer of hot and cold rolled steel products, including coiled sheet and plate, strategically located. The firm operates in a single segment of basic steel production including sheets, plates, slabs, and freights. The company's revenue is generated from contracts to produce, ship, and deliver steel products Geographically it serves Canada, the United States, and the rest of the world, whilst driving key revenue from United States. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of Steel sheets and strips.
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