Minmetals Development Co (SHSE:600058) Current Ratio: 1.31 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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SHSE:600058 Minmetals Development Co Ltd SHSE:600058
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Price ¥8.62
GF Value ¥5.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Minmetals Development Co Current Ratio?

Minmetals Development Co SHSE:600058 -2.93% 55 Current Ratio is 1.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 1.25. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600058 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 634 Steel companies, Minmetals Development Co ranks worse than 66.88% 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. Minmetals Development Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.31.

Minmetals Development Co has a current ratio of 1.31. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for Minmetals Development Co's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600058' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.06   Med: 1.25   Max: 1.34
Current: 1.31

During the past 13 years, Minmetals Development Co's highest Current Ratio was 1.34. The lowest was 1.06. And the median was 1.25.

SHSE:600058's Current Ratio is ranked worse than
66.88% of 634 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.63 vs SHSE:600058: 1.31

Minmetals Development Co  (SHSE:600058) 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.


Minmetals Development Co Current Ratio Related Terms


Minmetals Development Co Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Minmetals Development Co'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.

Minmetals Development Co Current Ratio Chart

Minmetals Development Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Current Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.34 1.19 1.33 1.31 1.33

Minmetals Development Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Current Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.21 1.19 1.28 1.33 1.31

SHSE:600058 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Minmetals Development Co'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.


Minmetals Development Co Current Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Minmetals Development Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Minmetals Development Co's Current Ratio falls into.


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Minmetals Development Co Current Ratio Calculation

The current ratio is mainly used to give an idea of the company's ability to pay back its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets.

Minmetals Development Co's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: Dec. 2025 )
=19951.715/14969.502
=1.33

Minmetals Development Co's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=21364.658/16357.636
=1.31

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Current Ratio →
What does a Current Ratio of 1.31 mean?
Minmetals Development Co (SHSE:600058) has a Current Ratio of 1.31 as of Mar. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 1.25. Over the past decade, Minmetals Development Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 1.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Minmetals Development Co ranks #424 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 66.9%.
Is Minmetals Development Co's Current Ratio too high?
Minmetals Development Co's current Current Ratio of 1.31 is near median its 10-year median of 1.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.06 to a high of 1.34. The Steel industry median Current Ratio is 1.63. Minmetals Development Co's value of 1.31 is 19.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Minmetals Development Co ranks #424 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Minmetals Development Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Minmetals Development Co's Current Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Minmetals Development Co ranks #424 out of 634 companies for Current Ratio. This places Minmetals Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.63. Minmetals Development Co's value of 1.31 is 19.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Minmetals Development Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 1.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.25 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Minmetals Development Co 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 Steel company?
The median Current Ratio among Steel companies is 1.63, based on 634 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. Minmetals Development Co's current Current Ratio of 1.31 is 19.6% 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 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. Minmetals Development Co's current Current Ratio is 1.31, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Minmetals Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minmetals Development Co (SHSE:600058) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.45, compared to a current price of ¥8.62 — trading 58.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.31, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.25 and 19.6% below the Steel industry median of 1.63. Minmetals Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 Minmetals Development Co (SHSE:600058), the current Current Ratio is 1.31 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 Minmetals Development Co (SHSE:600058) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minmetals Development Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥8.62 is trading 58.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.45. GuruFocus considers Minmetals Development Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600058:

  • Current Ratio: 1.31 (near median its 10-year median of 1.25)
  • GF Value™: ¥5.45 vs. price of ¥8.62 (58.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.6% below the Steel median (#424 of 634)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600058 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Minmetals Development Co Business Description

Address Building B, No. 5 Sanlihe Road, Haiding District, Beijing, CHN, 100044
Minmetals Development Co Ltd is a steel distribution service provider. The activities of the company include the supply of metallurgical raw materials which includes iron ore, coal, coke, and pig iron, steel trading, processing and distribution, and logistics services.
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