Northern Star ResourcesNESRF +0.76%93 Current Ratio is 1.74 as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 2.23. GuruFocus rates NESRF with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,638 Metals & Mining companies, Northern Star Resources ranks worse than 60.99% 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. Northern Star Resources's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.74.
Northern Star Resources has a current ratio of 1.74. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Northern Star Resources's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NESRF'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.68 Med: 2.23 Max: 5.2
Current: 1.74
During the past 13 years, Northern Star Resources's highest Current Ratio was 5.20. The lowest was 1.68. And the median was 2.23.
NESRF's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 60.99% of 2638
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.64
vs NESRF: 1.74
Northern Star Resources (OTCPK:NESRF) 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.
Northern Star Resources Current Ratio Related Terms
Northern Star Resources 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 Gold subindustry, Northern Star 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.
Northern Star Resources Current Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Northern Star Resources's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Star 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.
Northern Star Resources (NESRF) has a Current Ratio of 1.74 as of Dec. 2025. This is 22% below median its historical median of 2.23. Over the past decade, Northern Star Resources' Current Ratio has ranged from 1.68 to 5.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #1609 out of 2638 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 61%.
Is Northern Star Resources' Current Ratio too high?
Northern Star Resources' current Current Ratio of 1.74 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 2.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.68 to a high of 5.20. The Metals & Mining industry median Current Ratio is 2.64. Northern Star Resources' value of 1.74 is 34.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #1609 out of 2638 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Northern Star Resources has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Star Resources' Current Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #1609 out of 2638 companies for Current Ratio. This places Northern Star Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 2.64. Northern Star Resources' value of 1.74 is 34.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Northern Star Resources' own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.68 to 5.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.23 vs. the industry median of 2.64, Northern Star Resources 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 2.64, 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. Northern Star Resources's current Current Ratio of 1.74 is 34.1% 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 2.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northern Star Resources's current Current Ratio is 1.74, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 2.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northern Star Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Star Resources (NESRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.53, compared to a current price of $13.88 — trading 4.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.74, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 2.23 and 34.1% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.64. Northern Star Resources' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 3 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 Northern Star Resources (NESRF), the current Current Ratio is 1.74 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 Northern Star Resources (NESRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Star Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.88 is trading 4.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.53.
GuruFocus considers Northern Star Resources to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NESRF:
Current Ratio: 1.74 (22% below median its 10-year median of 2.23)
GF Value™: $14.53 vs. price of $13.88 (4.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.1% below the Metals & Mining median (#1609 of 2638)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NESRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northern Star is an Australia-based midtier global gold miner that sold around 1.6 million ounces of gold in fiscal 2025 from its three wholly owned mining operations in Australia and Alaska. Its operations are the result of significant merger and acquisition activity including 14 acquisitions and four asset sales since 2010. It had roughly a decade of reserves at the end of fiscal 2025.
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