First Quantum MineralsTSX:FM -0.37%75 Current Ratio is 1.76 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 1.80. GuruFocus rates TSX:FM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of C$22.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,637 Metals & Mining companies, First Quantum Minerals ranks worse than 60.6% 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. First Quantum Minerals's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.76.
First Quantum Minerals has a current ratio of 1.76. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for First Quantum Minerals's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:FM'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.03 Med: 1.8 Max: 2.68
Current: 1.76
During the past 13 years, First Quantum Minerals's highest Current Ratio was 2.68. The lowest was 1.03. And the median was 1.80.
TSX:FM's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 60.6% of 2637
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.64
vs TSX:FM: 1.76
First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM) 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.
First Quantum Minerals Current Ratio Related Terms
First Quantum Minerals 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 Copper subindustry, First Quantum Minerals'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.
First Quantum Minerals Current Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, First Quantum Minerals's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Quantum Minerals'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.
First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM) has a Current Ratio of 1.76 as of Mar. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 1.80. Over the past decade, First Quantum Minerals' Current Ratio has ranged from 1.03 to 2.68. According to the industry distribution chart, First Quantum Minerals ranks #1598 out of 2637 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is First Quantum Minerals' Current Ratio too high?
First Quantum Minerals' current Current Ratio of 1.76 is near median its 10-year median of 1.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.03 to a high of 2.68. The Metals & Mining industry median Current Ratio is 2.64. First Quantum Minerals' value of 1.76 is 33.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Quantum Minerals ranks #1598 out of 2637 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, First Quantum Minerals has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Quantum Minerals' Current Ratio compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, First Quantum Minerals ranks #1598 out of 2637 companies for Current Ratio. This places First Quantum Minerals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 2.64. First Quantum Minerals' value of 1.76 is 33.3% below this benchmark. Historically, First Quantum Minerals' own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.03 to 2.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.80 vs. the industry median of 2.64, First Quantum Minerals 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 2,637 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. First Quantum Minerals's current Current Ratio of 1.76 is 33.3% 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. First Quantum Minerals's current Current Ratio is 1.76, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Quantum Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$22.23, compared to a current price of C$37.30 — trading 67.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.76, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.80 and 33.3% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.64. First Quantum Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM), the current Current Ratio is 1.76 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 First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Quantum Minerals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$37.30 is trading 67.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$22.23.
GuruFocus considers First Quantum Minerals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:FM:
Current Ratio: 1.76 (near median its 10-year median of 1.80)
GF Value™: C$22.23 vs. price of C$37.30 (67.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% below the Metals & Mining median (#1598 of 2637)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:FM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Quantum Minerals Ltd is a diversified mining company. The company's principal activities include mineral exploration, mine engineering and construction, and development and mining operations. The firm produces copper in concentrate, copper anode, copper cathode, nickel, gold, zinc, silver, acid, and pyrite. It has operating mines located in Zambia, Panama, Turkey, Spain, Australia, and Mauritania. The company's reportable operating segments are Cobre Panama, Kansanshi, and Trident.
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