Tianqi LithiumTQLCF 57 Quick Ratio is 2.14 as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 1.32. GuruFocus rates TQLCF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,614 Chemicals companies, Tianqi Lithium ranks better than 70.82% 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. Tianqi Lithium's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.14.
Tianqi Lithium has a quick ratio of 2.14. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tianqi Lithium's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TQLCF'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 1.32 Max: 3.24
Current: 2.14
During the past 13 years, Tianqi Lithium's highest Quick Ratio was 3.24. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 1.32.
TQLCF's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 70.82% of 1614
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.37
vs TQLCF: 2.14
Tianqi Lithium (OTCPK:TQLCF) 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.
Tianqi Lithium Quick Ratio Related Terms
Tianqi Lithium Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tianqi Lithium'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Tianqi 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.
Tianqi Lithium Quick Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tianqi Lithium's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tianqi 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.
Tianqi Lithium'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.
Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF) has a Quick Ratio of 2.14 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Tianqi Lithium and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 1.32. Over the past decade, Tianqi Lithium's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 3.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Tianqi Lithium ranks #471 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 29.2%.
Is Tianqi Lithium's Quick Ratio too high?
Tianqi Lithium's current Quick Ratio of 2.14 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 1.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 3.24. The Chemicals industry median Quick Ratio is 1.37. Tianqi Lithium's value of 2.14 is 56.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tianqi Lithium ranks #471 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tianqi Lithium has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tianqi Lithium's Quick Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tianqi Lithium ranks #471 out of 1614 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Tianqi Lithium in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.37. Tianqi Lithium's value of 2.14 is 56.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Tianqi Lithium's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 3.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.32 vs. the industry median of 1.37, Tianqi 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 Chemicals company?
The median Quick Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.37, based on 1,614 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. Tianqi Lithium's current Quick Ratio of 2.14 is 56.2% 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 Tianqi Lithium and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tianqi Lithium's current Quick Ratio is 2.14, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 1.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tianqi Lithium stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.95, compared to a current price of $8.75 — trading 121.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 2.14, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 1.32 and 56.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.37. Tianqi Lithium's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF), the current Quick Ratio is 2.14 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 Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianqi Lithium stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.75 is trading 121.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.95.
GuruFocus considers Tianqi Lithium to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TQLCF:
Quick Ratio: 2.14 (62% above median its 10-year median of 1.32)
GF Value™: $3.95 vs. price of $8.75 (121.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.2% above the Chemicals median (#471 of 1614)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TQLCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tianqi Lithium is a leading new energy materials company headquartered in Sichuan, China. The company is the largest producer of mined lithium globally in terms of output and is ranked third in terms of revenue generated from lithium, according to Wood Mackenzie. It is also the world's fourth largest and Asia's second largest lithium compound producer, as measured by production output, according to the same source. Tianqi is the only lithium producer in China that achieved 100% self-sufficiency and has fully vertically integrated lithium mines. The firm operates in critical stages of the lithium value chain, including: 1) mining of lithium ore and manufacturing of lithium concentrate; and 2) manufacturing of lithium compounds and derivatives.
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