Minmetals Development Co (SHSE:600058) Quick Ratio: 1.06 (As of Mar. 2026) — 10% Above Median

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SHSE:600058 Minmetals Development Co Ltd SHSE:600058
55 GF Score
Price ¥8.62
GF Value ¥5.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Minmetals Development Co Quick Ratio?

Minmetals Development Co SHSE:600058 -2.93% 55 Quick Ratio is 1.06 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 0.96. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600058 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 634 Steel companies, Minmetals Development Co ranks better than 52.84% 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. Minmetals Development Co's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.06.

Minmetals Development Co has a quick ratio of 1.06. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for Minmetals Development Co's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600058' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69   Med: 0.96   Max: 1.17
Current: 1.06

During the past 13 years, Minmetals Development Co's highest Quick Ratio was 1.17. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 0.96.

SHSE:600058's Quick Ratio is ranked better than
52.84% of 634 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.02 vs SHSE:600058: 1.06

Minmetals Development Co  (SHSE:600058) 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.


Minmetals Development Co Quick Ratio Related Terms


Minmetals Development Co Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Minmetals Development Co'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.

Minmetals Development Co Quick Ratio Chart

Minmetals Development Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.04 0.99 1.14 1.15 1.17

Minmetals Development Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.03 1.02 1.08 1.17 1.06

SHSE:600058 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Minmetals Development Co'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.


Minmetals Development Co Quick Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Minmetals Development Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Minmetals Development Co's Quick Ratio falls into.


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Minmetals Development Co 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.

Minmetals Development Co'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
=(19951.715-2499.293)/14969.502
=1.17

Minmetals Development Co's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(21364.658-4037.377)/16357.636
=1.06

* 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 1.06 mean?
Minmetals Development Co (SHSE:600058) has a Quick Ratio of 1.06 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Minmetals Development Co and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 0.96. Over the past decade, Minmetals Development Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 1.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Minmetals Development Co ranks #299 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is Minmetals Development Co's Quick Ratio too high?
Minmetals Development Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.06 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 1.17. The Steel industry median Quick Ratio is 1.02. Minmetals Development Co's value of 1.06 is 3.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Minmetals Development Co ranks #299 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Minmetals Development Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Minmetals Development Co's Quick Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Minmetals Development Co ranks #299 out of 634 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Minmetals Development Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.02. Minmetals Development Co's value of 1.06 is 3.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Minmetals Development Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 1.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.96 vs. the industry median of 1.02, Minmetals Development Co 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 Steel company?
The median Quick Ratio among Steel companies is 1.02, based on 634 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. Minmetals Development Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.06 is 3.9% 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 Minmetals Development Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Minmetals Development Co's current Quick Ratio is 1.06, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 0.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Minmetals Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minmetals Development Co (SHSE:600058) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.45, compared to a current price of ¥8.62 — trading 58.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.06, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.96 and 3.9% above the Steel industry median of 1.02. Minmetals Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Minmetals Development Co (SHSE:600058), the current Quick Ratio is 1.06 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 Minmetals Development Co (SHSE:600058) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minmetals Development Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥8.62 is trading 58.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.45. GuruFocus considers Minmetals Development Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600058:

  • Quick Ratio: 1.06 (10% above median its 10-year median of 0.96)
  • GF Value™: ¥5.45 vs. price of ¥8.62 (58.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.9% above the Steel median (#299 of 634)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600058 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Minmetals Development Co Business Description

Address Building B, No. 5 Sanlihe Road, Haiding District, Beijing, CHN, 100044
Minmetals Development Co Ltd is a steel distribution service provider. The activities of the company include the supply of metallurgical raw materials which includes iron ore, coal, coke, and pig iron, steel trading, processing and distribution, and logistics services.
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