Critical Elements LithiumCRECF -1.54%36 Quick Ratio is 8.30 as of Feb. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 8.64. GuruFocus rates CRECF with a GF Score™ of 36/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,638 Metals & Mining companies, Critical Elements Lithium ranks better than 76.16% on this metric.
Critical Elements Lithium has a quick ratio of 8.30. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Critical Elements Lithium's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CRECF'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 8.64 Max: 36.83
Current: 8.3
During the past 13 years, Critical Elements Lithium's highest Quick Ratio was 36.83. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 8.64.
CRECF's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 76.16% of 2638
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.32
vs CRECF: 8.30
Critical Elements Lithium (OTCPK:CRECF) 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.
Critical Elements Lithium Quick Ratio Related Terms
Critical Elements Lithium 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.
Critical Elements Lithium Quick Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Critical Elements Lithium'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.
Critical Elements Lithium Quick Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Critical Elements Lithium's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Critical Elements Lithium'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.
Critical Elements Lithium's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 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.
Critical Elements Lithium (CRECF) has a Quick Ratio of 8.30 as of Feb. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Critical Elements Lithium and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.64. Over the past decade, Critical Elements Lithium's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 36.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Critical Elements Lithium ranks #629 out of 2638 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is Critical Elements Lithium's Quick Ratio too high?
Critical Elements Lithium's current Quick Ratio of 8.30 is near median its 10-year median of 8.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 36.83. The Metals & Mining industry median Quick Ratio is 2.32. Critical Elements Lithium's value of 8.30 is 257.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Critical Elements Lithium ranks #629 out of 2638 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Critical Elements Lithium has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Critical Elements Lithium's Quick Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Critical Elements Lithium ranks #629 out of 2638 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Critical Elements Lithium in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 2.32. Critical Elements Lithium's value of 8.30 is 257.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Critical Elements Lithium's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 36.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.64 vs. the industry median of 2.32, Critical Elements Lithium 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. Critical Elements Lithium's current Quick Ratio of 8.30 is 257.8% 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 Critical Elements Lithium 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. Critical Elements Lithium's current Quick Ratio is 8.30, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Critical Elements Lithium stock overvalued right now?
Critical Elements Lithium (CRECF) has a current Quick Ratio of 8.30. The current Quick Ratio is 8.30, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.64 and 257.8% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.32. Critical Elements Lithium's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Critical Elements Lithium (CRECF), the current Quick Ratio is 8.30 as of Feb. 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.
Critical Elements Lithium Corp is involved in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mining properties in Canada. It focuses on an exploration of rare earth metals, particularly lithium and Tantalum. The company's properties include Rose Lithium -Tantalum, Nisk, Arques, Bourier, Caumont, Dumulon, and Nemaska Belt Properties, among others.
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