African Rainbow MineralsAFBOF 82 Quick Ratio is 3.94 as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 3.33. GuruFocus rates AFBOF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,638 Metals & Mining companies, African Rainbow Minerals ranks better than 61.26% on this metric.
African Rainbow Minerals has a quick ratio of 3.94. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for African Rainbow Minerals's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AFBOF'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.02 Med: 3.33 Max: 6.17
Current: 3.94
During the past 13 years, African Rainbow Minerals's highest Quick Ratio was 6.17. The lowest was 1.02. And the median was 3.33.
AFBOF's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 61.26% of 2638
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.32
vs AFBOF: 3.94
African Rainbow Minerals (OTCPK:AFBOF) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
African Rainbow Minerals Quick Ratio Related Terms
African Rainbow Minerals Quick 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.
African Rainbow Minerals Quick Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, African Rainbow Minerals's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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.
African Rainbow Minerals Quick Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, African Rainbow Minerals's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where African Rainbow Minerals's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
African Rainbow Minerals's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) has a Quick Ratio of 3.94 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on African Rainbow Minerals and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 3.33. Over the past decade, African Rainbow Minerals' Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 6.17. According to the industry distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #1022 out of 2638 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is African Rainbow Minerals' Quick Ratio too high?
African Rainbow Minerals' current Quick Ratio of 3.94 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 3.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 6.17. The Metals & Mining industry median Quick Ratio is 2.32. African Rainbow Minerals' value of 3.94 is 69.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #1022 out of 2638 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, African Rainbow Minerals has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African Rainbow Minerals' Quick Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #1022 out of 2638 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts African Rainbow Minerals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 2.32. African Rainbow Minerals' value of 3.94 is 69.8% above this benchmark. Historically, African Rainbow Minerals' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 6.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.33 vs. the industry median of 2.32, African Rainbow Minerals 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 Quick Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Quick Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.32, based on 2,638 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. African Rainbow Minerals's current Quick Ratio of 3.94 is 69.8% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on African Rainbow Minerals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Quick Ratio is 2.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. African Rainbow Minerals's current Quick Ratio is 3.94, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 3.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African Rainbow Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.88, compared to a current price of $11.07 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 3.94, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 3.33 and 69.8% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.32. African Rainbow Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF), the current Quick Ratio is 3.94 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 African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Rainbow Minerals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.07 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.88.
GuruFocus considers African Rainbow Minerals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AFBOF:
Quick Ratio: 3.94 (18% above median its 10-year median of 3.33)
GF Value™: $12.88 vs. price of $11.07 (14.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.8% above the Metals & Mining median (#1022 of 2638)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AFBOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
African Rainbow Minerals Ltd is a South African diversified mining and minerals company with operations in South Africa and Malaysia. The group operates through four main segments: ARM Platinum, which includes platinum group metals and nickel; ARM Ferrous, focused on iron ore, manganese ore, and chrome ore; ARM Coal, operating mainly in the Goedgevonden Mine; and ARM Corporate, which includes Machadodorp Works, gold investments, and other activities. The company produces manganese alloys and holds a strategic investment in gold. The company generates the majority of its revenue from South Africa and maintains a presence in Europe, the Americas, and the Far and Middle East.
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