South32SHTLF -7.85%73 Current Ratio is 2.71 as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 2.22. GuruFocus rates SHTLF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,638 Metals & Mining companies, South32 ranks better than 50.91% 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. South32's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.71.
South32 has a current ratio of 2.71. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for South32's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SHTLF'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.84 Med: 2.22 Max: 2.9
Current: 2.71
During the past 13 years, South32's highest Current Ratio was 2.90. The lowest was 1.84. And the median was 2.22.
SHTLF's Current Ratio is ranked better than 50.91% of 2638
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.64
vs SHTLF: 2.71
South32 (OTCPK:SHTLF) 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.
South32 Current Ratio Related Terms
South32 Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for South32'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.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, South32'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.
South32 Current Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, South32's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where South32'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.
South32 (SHTLF) has a Current Ratio of 2.71 as of Dec. 2025. This is 22% above median its historical median of 2.22. Over the past decade, South32's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.84 to 2.90. According to the industry distribution chart, South32 ranks #1295 out of 2638 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 49.1%.
Is South32's Current Ratio too high?
South32's current Current Ratio of 2.71 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 2.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.84 to a high of 2.90. The Metals & Mining industry median Current Ratio is 2.64. South32's value of 2.71 is 2.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, South32 ranks #1295 out of 2638 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, South32 has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South32's Current Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, South32 ranks #1295 out of 2638 companies for Current Ratio. This puts South32 in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 2.64. South32's value of 2.71 is 2.7% above this benchmark. Historically, South32's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.84 to 2.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.22 vs. the industry median of 2.64, South32 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. South32's current Current Ratio of 2.71 is 2.7% 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. South32's current Current Ratio is 2.71, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 2.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South32 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South32 (SHTLF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.64, compared to a current price of $3.03 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.71, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 2.22 and 2.7% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.64. South32's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 South32 (SHTLF), the current Current Ratio is 2.71 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 South32 (SHTLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South32 stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.03 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.64.
GuruFocus considers South32 to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHTLF:
Current Ratio: 2.71 (22% above median its 10-year median of 2.22)
GF Value™: $2.64 vs. price of $3.03 (14.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.7% above the Metals & Mining median (#1295 of 2638)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHTLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
South32 was born of the demerger of noncore assets from BHP in 2015. Its major operations include alumina businesses in Australia and Brazil, aluminum in Brazil, South Africa, and Mozambique, and manganese businesses in Australia and South Africa. It sold New South Wales metallurgical coal in August 2024 and the Cerro Matoso nickel mine in Colombia in December 2025. It also owns the Cannington silver/lead/zinc mine in Queensland. Its Australian manganese operations deliver high returns, but have a relatively short reserve life. The company acquired Arizona Mining, which brings with it the high-grade and likely low-cost Taylor project in the US, and also entered the copper business in 2022 via the purchase of a 45% stake in the Sierra Gorda mine in Chile.
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