Santa Fe MineralsASX:SFM 35 Quick Ratio is 4.01 as of Dec. 2025, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 35.49. GuruFocus rates ASX:SFM with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,638 Metals & Mining companies, Santa Fe Minerals ranks better than 61.75% on this metric.
Santa Fe Minerals has a quick ratio of 4.01. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Santa Fe Minerals's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:SFM'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.01 Med: 35.49 Max: 183.69
Current: 4.01
During the past 13 years, Santa Fe Minerals's highest Quick Ratio was 183.69. The lowest was 4.01. And the median was 35.49.
ASX:SFM's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 61.75% of 2638
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.32
vs ASX:SFM: 4.01
Santa Fe Minerals (ASX:SFM) 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.
Santa Fe Minerals Quick Ratio Related Terms
Santa Fe Minerals Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Santa Fe Minerals'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.
For the Gold subindustry, Santa Fe 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.
Santa Fe Minerals Quick Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Santa Fe Minerals's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Santa Fe 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.
Santa Fe Minerals's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2024 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.
Santa Fe Minerals (ASX:SFM) has a Quick Ratio of 4.01 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Santa Fe Minerals and its competitors. This is 89% below median its historical median of 35.49. Over the past decade, Santa Fe Minerals' Quick Ratio has ranged from 4.01 to 183.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Santa Fe Minerals ranks #1009 out of 2638 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 38.2%.
Is Santa Fe Minerals' Quick Ratio too high?
Santa Fe Minerals' current Quick Ratio of 4.01 is 89% below median its 10-year median of 35.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.01 to a high of 183.69. The Metals & Mining industry median Quick Ratio is 2.32. Santa Fe Minerals' value of 4.01 is 72.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Santa Fe Minerals ranks #1009 out of 2638 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Santa Fe Minerals has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Santa Fe Minerals' Quick Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Santa Fe Minerals ranks #1009 out of 2638 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Santa Fe Minerals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 2.32. Santa Fe Minerals' value of 4.01 is 72.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Santa Fe Minerals' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 4.01 to 183.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.49 vs. the industry median of 2.32, Santa Fe 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. Santa Fe Minerals's current Quick Ratio of 4.01 is 72.8% 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 Santa Fe 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. Santa Fe Minerals's current Quick Ratio is 4.01, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 35.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Santa Fe Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Santa Fe Minerals (ASX:SFM) has a current Quick Ratio of 4.01. The current Quick Ratio is 4.01, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 35.49 and 72.8% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.32. Santa Fe Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 2 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 Santa Fe Minerals (ASX:SFM), the current Quick Ratio is 4.01 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.
Santa Fe Minerals Ltd is an Australian gold and base metals exploration company. The company owns the Challa North, Challa South, Mount Murray, and other projects, operating exclusively within Australia. The Mount Murray project is located in Western Australia's Ashburton region and features polymetallic mineralisation with potential for nickel-copper-PGE deposits. The Challa projects include exploration licenses across the Windamurra and Narndee Intrusions, targeting gold and vanadium resources. The company focuses on mineral exploration and development within Australia, while it also has its presence in Cote d'Ivoire.
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