Iluka ResourcesILKAF +2.61%66 Current Ratio is 3.51 as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 3.50. GuruFocus rates ILKAF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,638 Metals & Mining companies, Iluka Resources ranks better than 57.24% 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. Iluka Resources's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.51.
Iluka Resources has a current ratio of 3.51. It indicates the company may not be efficiently using its current assets or its short-term financing facilities. This may also indicate problems in working capital management.
The historical rank and industry rank for Iluka Resources's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ILKAF'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.5 Med: 3.5 Max: 4.56
Current: 3.51
During the past 13 years, Iluka Resources's highest Current Ratio was 4.56. The lowest was 1.50. And the median was 3.50.
ILKAF's Current Ratio is ranked better than 57.24% of 2638
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.64
vs ILKAF: 3.51
Iluka Resources (OTCPK:ILKAF) 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.
Iluka Resources Current Ratio Related Terms
Iluka Resources Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Iluka Resources'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.
Iluka Resources Current Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Iluka Resources'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.
Iluka Resources Current Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Iluka Resources's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iluka Resources'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.
Iluka Resources (ILKAF) has a Current Ratio of 3.51 as of Dec. 2025. This is near median its historical median of 3.50. Over the past decade, Iluka Resources' Current Ratio has ranged from 1.50 to 4.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Iluka Resources ranks #1128 out of 2638 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 42.8%.
Is Iluka Resources' Current Ratio too high?
Iluka Resources' current Current Ratio of 3.51 is near median its 10-year median of 3.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.50 to a high of 4.56. The Metals & Mining industry median Current Ratio is 2.64. Iluka Resources' value of 3.51 is 33% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iluka Resources ranks #1128 out of 2638 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Iluka Resources has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iluka Resources' Current Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Iluka Resources ranks #1128 out of 2638 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Iluka Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 2.64. Iluka Resources' value of 3.51 is 33% above this benchmark. Historically, Iluka Resources' own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.50 to 4.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.50 vs. the industry median of 2.64, Iluka Resources 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Current Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.64, based on 2,638 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. Iluka Resources's current Current Ratio of 3.51 is 33% 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 Metals & Mining industry, the median Current Ratio is 2.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iluka Resources's current Current Ratio is 3.51, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iluka Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iluka Resources (ILKAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.30, compared to a current price of $5.11 — trading 54.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 3.51, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.50 and 33% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.64. Iluka Resources' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 11 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 Iluka Resources (ILKAF), the current Current Ratio is 3.51 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Iluka Resources (ILKAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iluka Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.11 is trading 54.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.30.
GuruFocus considers Iluka Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ILKAF:
Current Ratio: 3.51 (near median its 10-year median of 3.50)
GF Value™: $3.30 vs. price of $5.11 (54.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33% above the Metals & Mining median (#1128 of 2638)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ILKAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Iluka Resources is a leading global mineral sands miner. It is the largest global producer of zircon, and one of the largest producers of titanium dioxide feedstocks (rutile, synthetic rutile). Low zircon costs are underpinned by the high-grade Jacinth-Ambrosia mine in South Australia, but reserve life is less than 10 years. A 20% shareholding in Deterra Royalties brings exposure to the high-quality Mining Area C iron ore royalty. Production from the Balranald rutile and zircon mine commenced in late 2025, and Iluka is also building a rare-earth refinery at Eneabba. The refinery will be able to process Iluka's existing monazite stockpile as well as feed from third parties, Balranald, and future Iluka projects.
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