BrazIron (ASX:BZL) Quick Ratio: 12.04 (As of Jun. 2014)


What is BrazIron Quick Ratio?

BrazIron ASX:BZL Quick Ratio is 12.04 as of Jun. 2014.

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. BrazIron's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 was 12.04.

BrazIron has a quick ratio of 12.04. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for BrazIron's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:BZL's Quick Ratio is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 2.32
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Quick Ratio only.

BrazIron  (ASX:BZL) 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.


BrazIron Quick Ratio Related Terms


BrazIron Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BrazIron's Quick 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.

BrazIron Quick Ratio Chart

BrazIron Annual Data
Trend Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.17 85.53 13.12 9.04 13.51

BrazIron Semi-Annual Data
Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14
Quick Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.96 9.04 8.47 13.51 12.04

BrazIron Quick Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, BrazIron'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.


BrazIron Quick Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, BrazIron's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BrazIron's Quick Ratio falls into.



BrazIron Quick Ratio Calculation

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.

BrazIron's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Dec. 2013 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(5.43-0)/0.402
=13.51

BrazIron's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Jun. 2014 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(4.925-0)/0.409
=12.04

* 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 Quick Ratio →
What does a Quick Ratio of 12.04 mean?
BrazIron (ASX:BZL) has a Quick Ratio of 12.04 as of Jun. 2014. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on BrazIron and its competitors.
Is BrazIron's Quick Ratio too high?
BrazIron's current Quick Ratio is 12.04. The Metals & Mining industry median Quick Ratio is 2.32. BrazIron's value of 12.04 is 419% above this industry median.
How does BrazIron's Quick Ratio compare to competitors?
BrazIron's Quick Ratio of 12.04 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 2.32. BrazIron's value of 12.04 is 419% above this benchmark. 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 2,637 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. BrazIron's current Quick Ratio of 12.04 is 419% 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 BrazIron 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. BrazIron's current Quick Ratio is 12.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BrazIron stock overvalued right now?
BrazIron (ASX:BZL) has a current Quick Ratio of 12.04. The current Quick Ratio is 12.04 and 419% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.32. 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 BrazIron (ASX:BZL), the current Quick Ratio is 12.04 as of Jun. 2014. 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.

BrazIron Business Description

BrazIron Ltd., is engaged in the exploration of iron ore opportunities in Brazil. It focuses on exploration on the Xique Xique Tenements with the aim of delineating a Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC)-compliant resource on these tenements.