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MetalinkMTLK 39 Current Ratio is 22.46 as of Dec. 2016, which is 74% above its 10-year median of 12.93. GuruFocus rates MTLK with a GF Score™ of 39/100.
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. Metalink's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2016 was 22.46.
Metalink has a current ratio of 22.46. 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 Metalink's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MTLK'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.36 Med: 12.93 Max: 22.46
Current: 13.45
During the past 13 years, Metalink's highest Current Ratio was 22.46. The lowest was 11.36. And the median was 12.93.
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.
Metalink Current Ratio Related Terms
Metalink Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metalink'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.
MTLK vs GPLB, IVFZF, NFSN: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Shell Companies subindustry, Metalink'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.
Metalink Current Ratio vs Diversified Financial Services Industry
For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Metalink's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metalink'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.
Metalink (MTLK) has a Current Ratio of 22.46 as of Dec. 2016. This is 74% above median its historical median of 12.93. Over the past decade, Metalink's Current Ratio has ranged from 11.36 to 22.46.
Is Metalink's Current Ratio too high?
Metalink's current Current Ratio of 22.46 is 74% above median its 10-year median of 12.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.36 to a high of 22.46. The Diversified Financial Services industry median Current Ratio is 2.94. Metalink's value of 22.46 is 663.9% above this industry median. Overall, Metalink has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metalink's Current Ratio compare to GPLB and IVFZF?
Metalink's Current Ratio of 22.46 can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 2.94. Metalink's value of 22.46 is 663.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Metalink's own Current Ratio has ranged from 11.36 to 22.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.93 vs. the industry median of 2.94, Metalink 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
The median Current Ratio among Diversified Financial Services companies is 2.94, based on 526 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. Metalink's current Current Ratio of 22.46 is 663.9% 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 Diversified Financial Services industry, the median Current Ratio is 2.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metalink's current Current Ratio is 22.46, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 12.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metalink stock overvalued right now?
Metalink (MTLK) has a current Current Ratio of 22.46. The current Current Ratio is 22.46, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 12.93 and 663.9% above the Diversified Financial Services industry median of 2.94. Metalink's overall GF Score™ is 39/100. 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 Metalink (MTLK), the current Current Ratio is 22.46 as of Dec. 2016. 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.
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