Iluka ResourcesILKAF +2.61%66 Quick Ratio is 1.32 as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 1.36. GuruFocus rates ILKAF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,638 Metals & Mining companies, Iluka Resources ranks worse than 62.62% 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. Iluka Resources's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.32.
Iluka Resources has a quick ratio of 1.32. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Iluka Resources's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ILKAF'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54 Med: 1.36 Max: 2.26
Current: 1.32
During the past 13 years, Iluka Resources's highest Quick Ratio was 2.26. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 1.36.
ILKAF's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 62.62% of 2638
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.32
vs ILKAF: 1.32
Iluka Resources (OTCPK:ILKAF) 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.
Iluka Resources Quick Ratio Related Terms
Iluka Resources Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Iluka Resources'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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Iluka Resources'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.
Iluka Resources Quick Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Iluka Resources's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iluka Resources'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.
Iluka Resources'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.
Iluka Resources (ILKAF) has a Quick Ratio of 1.32 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Iluka Resources and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.36. Over the past decade, Iluka Resources' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 2.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Iluka Resources ranks #1652 out of 2638 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 62.6%.
Is Iluka Resources' Quick Ratio too high?
Iluka Resources' current Quick Ratio of 1.32 is near median its 10-year median of 1.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 2.26. The Metals & Mining industry median Quick Ratio is 2.32. Iluka Resources' value of 1.32 is 43.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iluka Resources ranks #1652 out of 2638 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Iluka Resources has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iluka Resources' Quick Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Iluka Resources ranks #1652 out of 2638 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Iluka Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 2.32. Iluka Resources' value of 1.32 is 43.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Iluka Resources' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 2.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.36 vs. the industry median of 2.32, Iluka Resources has consistently been below 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. Iluka Resources's current Quick Ratio of 1.32 is 43.1% below 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 Iluka Resources 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. Iluka Resources's current Quick Ratio is 1.32, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iluka Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iluka Resources (ILKAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.30, compared to a current price of $5.11 — trading 54.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.32, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.36 and 43.1% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.32. Iluka Resources' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 11 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 Iluka Resources (ILKAF), the current Quick Ratio is 1.32 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 Iluka Resources (ILKAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iluka Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.11 is trading 54.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.30.
GuruFocus considers Iluka Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ILKAF:
Quick Ratio: 1.32 (near median its 10-year median of 1.36)
GF Value™: $3.30 vs. price of $5.11 (54.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.1% below the Metals & Mining median (#1652 of 2638)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ILKAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Iluka Resources is a leading global mineral sands miner. It is the largest global producer of zircon, and one of the largest producers of titanium dioxide feedstocks (rutile, synthetic rutile). Low zircon costs are underpinned by the high-grade Jacinth-Ambrosia mine in South Australia, but reserve life is less than 10 years. A 20% shareholding in Deterra Royalties brings exposure to the high-quality Mining Area C iron ore royalty. Production from the Balranald rutile and zircon mine commenced in late 2025, and Iluka is also building a rare-earth refinery at Eneabba. The refinery will be able to process Iluka's existing monazite stockpile as well as feed from third parties, Balranald, and future Iluka projects.
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