Barrick MiningB -4.50%89 Quick Ratio is 2.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 2.30. GuruFocus rates B with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,638 Metals & Mining companies, Barrick Mining ranks better than 51.52% on this metric.
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. Barrick Mining's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.44.
Barrick Mining has a quick ratio of 2.44. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barrick Mining's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
B'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.22 Med: 2.3 Max: 3.46
Current: 2.44
During the past 13 years, Barrick Mining's highest Quick Ratio was 3.46. The lowest was 1.22. And the median was 2.30.
B's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 51.52% of 2638
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.32
vs B: 2.44
Barrick Mining (NYSE:B) 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.
Barrick Mining Quick Ratio Related Terms
Barrick Mining Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barrick Mining'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, Barrick Mining'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.
Barrick Mining Quick Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Barrick Mining's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barrick Mining'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.
Barrick Mining's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
Barrick Mining (B) has a Quick Ratio of 2.44 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Barrick Mining and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.30. Over the past decade, Barrick Mining's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.22 to 3.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Barrick Mining ranks #1279 out of 2638 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is Barrick Mining's Quick Ratio too high?
Barrick Mining's current Quick Ratio of 2.44 is near median its 10-year median of 2.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.22 to a high of 3.46. The Metals & Mining industry median Quick Ratio is 2.32. Barrick Mining's value of 2.44 is 5.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barrick Mining ranks #1279 out of 2638 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Barrick Mining has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barrick Mining's Quick Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Barrick Mining ranks #1279 out of 2638 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Barrick Mining in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 2.32. Barrick Mining's value of 2.44 is 5.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Barrick Mining's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.22 to 3.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.30 vs. the industry median of 2.32, Barrick Mining 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. Barrick Mining's current Quick Ratio of 2.44 is 5.2% 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 Barrick Mining 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. Barrick Mining's current Quick Ratio is 2.44, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barrick Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barrick Mining (B) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.20, compared to a current price of $36.46 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 2.44, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.30 and 5.2% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.32. Barrick Mining's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Barrick Mining (B), the current Quick Ratio is 2.44 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 Barrick Mining (B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barrick Mining stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $36.46 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.20.
GuruFocus considers Barrick Mining to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for B:
Quick Ratio: 2.44 (near median its 10-year median of 2.30)
GF Value™: $32.20 vs. price of $36.46 (13.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.2% above the Metals & Mining median (#1279 of 2638)
No single metric tells the full story. See the B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Based in Toronto, Barrick is one of the world's largest gold miners. In 2025, the firm sold about 3.3 million attributable ounces of gold and about 220,000 metric tons of copper. At end-2025, Barrick had about two decades of gold reserves along with significant copper reserves. After buying Randgold in 2019 and combining its Nevada mines in a joint venture with competitor Newmont later that year, it operates mines in the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The company also has growing copper exposure, driven by the expansion of its Lumwana mine in Zambia and the development of its Reko Diq copper and gold project in Pakistan. It intends to undertake an IPO of its joint venture stakes in Nevada Gold Mines and Pueblo Viejo along with its Fourmile deposit later in 2026.
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