Northam Platinum HoldingsJSE:NPH +3.35%87 Current Ratio is 2.45 as of Dec. 2025, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 1.62. GuruFocus rates JSE:NPH with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of R198.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,638 Metals & Mining companies, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks worse than 51.63% 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. Northam Platinum Holdings's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.45.
Northam Platinum Holdings has a current ratio of 2.45. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Northam Platinum Holdings's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:NPH'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64 Med: 1.62 Max: 2.45
Current: 2.45
During the past 8 years, Northam Platinum Holdings's highest Current Ratio was 2.45. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 1.62.
JSE:NPH's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 51.63% of 2638
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.62
vs JSE:NPH: 2.45
Northam Platinum Holdings (JSE:NPH) 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.
Northam Platinum Holdings Current Ratio Related Terms
Northam Platinum Holdings Current 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.
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Northam Platinum Holdings'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.
Northam Platinum Holdings Current Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Northam Platinum Holdings's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northam Platinum Holdings'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.
Northam Platinum Holdings (JSE:NPH) has a Current Ratio of 2.45 as of Dec. 2025. This is 51% above median its historical median of 1.62. Over the past decade, Northam Platinum Holdings' Current Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 2.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks #1362 out of 2638 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is Northam Platinum Holdings' Current Ratio too high?
Northam Platinum Holdings' current Current Ratio of 2.45 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 1.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 2.45. The Metals & Mining industry median Current Ratio is 2.62. Northam Platinum Holdings' value of 2.45 is 6.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks #1362 out of 2638 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Northam Platinum Holdings has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northam Platinum Holdings' Current Ratio compare to HL and SIND?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks #1362 out of 2638 companies for Current Ratio. This places Northam Platinum Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 2.62. Northam Platinum Holdings' value of 2.45 is 6.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Northam Platinum Holdings' own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 2.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.62 vs. the industry median of 2.62, Northam Platinum Holdings 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 Current Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Current Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.62, 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. Northam Platinum Holdings's current Current Ratio of 2.45 is 6.5% 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 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 2.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northam Platinum Holdings's current Current Ratio is 2.45, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 1.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northam Platinum Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northam Platinum Holdings (JSE:NPH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R198.30, compared to a current price of R247.16 — trading 24.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.45, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 1.62 and 6.5% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.62. Northam Platinum Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 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 Northam Platinum Holdings (JSE:NPH), the current Current Ratio is 2.45 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 Northam Platinum Holdings (JSE:NPH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northam Platinum Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R247.16 is trading 24.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R198.30.
GuruFocus considers Northam Platinum Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:NPH:
Current Ratio: 2.45 (51% above median its 10-year median of 1.62)
GF Value™: R198.30 vs. price of R247.16 (24.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.5% below the Metals & Mining median (#1362 of 2638)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:NPH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northam Platinum Holdings Ltd is an integrated producer of platinum group metals. Its primary joint products are the platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold (4E). The primary consumers of these metals are the motor manufacturing industry, the jewelry industry, and other industrial sectors. Its segments include Northam Holdings, Zondereinde mine (being Northam Platinum), Booysendal mine, Eland mine and the U.S recycling operations. The maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Zondereinde mine segment.
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