PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA) Quick Ratio: 1.20 (As of Dec. 2025) — 10% Below Median


ISX:MBMA PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk ISX:MBMA
53 GF Score
Price Rp496.00
GF Value Rp811.02
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Quick Ratio?

PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk ISX:MBMA -1.78% 53 Quick Ratio is 1.20 as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 1.33. GuruFocus rates ISX:MBMA with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of Rp811.02 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,637 Metals & Mining companies, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk ranks worse than 65.23% 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. PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.20.

PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk has a quick ratio of 1.20. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ISX:MBMA' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.2   Med: 1.33   Max: 2.37
Current: 1.2

During the past 7 years, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's highest Quick Ratio was 2.37. The lowest was 1.20. And the median was 1.33.

ISX:MBMA's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than
65.23% of 2637 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.32 vs ISX:MBMA: 1.20

PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk  (ISX:MBMA) 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.


PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Quick Ratio Related Terms


PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Quick Ratio Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk'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.

PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Quick Ratio Chart

PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 2.37 1.39 1.26 1.20

PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Quarterly Data
Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Quick Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.26 1.54 1.36 1.05 1.20

ISX:MBMA vs HL: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk'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.


PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Quick Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Quick Ratio falls into.


ISX:MBMA
53GF Score
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk ISX:MBMA
Quick Ratio is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk 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.

PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(15123507.427-3880998.485)/9345815.784
=1.20

PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Dec. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(15123507.427-3880998.485)/9345815.784
=1.20

* 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 1.20 mean?
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA) has a Quick Ratio of 1.20 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 1.33. Over the past decade, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.20 to 2.37. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk ranks #1720 out of 2637 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Quick Ratio too high?
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's current Quick Ratio of 1.20 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 1.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.20 to a high of 2.37. The Metals & Mining industry median Quick Ratio is 2.32. PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's value of 1.20 is 48.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk ranks #1720 out of 2637 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's Quick Ratio compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk ranks #1720 out of 2637 companies for Quick Ratio. This places PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 2.32. PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's value of 1.20 is 48.3% below this benchmark. Historically, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.20 to 2.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.33 vs. the industry median of 2.32, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk 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 2,637 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. PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's current Quick Ratio of 1.20 is 48.3% 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 PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk 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. PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's current Quick Ratio is 1.20, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 1.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Rp811.02, compared to a current price of Rp496.00 — trading 38.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.20, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 1.33 and 48.3% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.32. PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA), the current Quick Ratio is 1.20 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 PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk (ISX:MBMA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of Rp496.00 is trading 38.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of Rp811.02. GuruFocus considers PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ISX:MBMA:

  • Quick Ratio: 1.20 (10% below median its 10-year median of 1.33)
  • GF Value™: Rp811.02 vs. price of Rp496.00 (38.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.3% below the Metals & Mining median (#1720 of 2637)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ISX:MBMA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk Business Description

Address Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52-53, Treasury Tower Building, 69th Floor, District 8 SCBD Lot. 28, South Jakarta, Jakarta, IDN, 12190
PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk is an integrated battery materials and nickel processing company focused on the electric vehicle (EV) battery value chain in Indonesia. The company engages in nickel mining, smelting, and downstream battery material processing activities. Its business operations include the SCM Mine, RKEF smelters, Nickel Matte operations, AIM Project, IKIP industrial area development, and HPAL projects. The company operates through Mining, Manufacturing, and Other segments, with the majority of revenue generated from the Manufacturing segment.
53GF Score

Get the complete analysis for ISX:MBMA

Quick Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

Rp496.00
Price
Rp811.02
GF Value