First Quantum MineralsTSX:FM -0.37%75 Quick Ratio is 1.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 1.07. GuruFocus rates TSX:FM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of C$22.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,637 Metals & Mining companies, First Quantum Minerals ranks worse than 68.79% on this metric.
First Quantum Minerals has a quick ratio of 1.02. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for First Quantum Minerals's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:FM'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 1.07 Max: 1.63
Current: 1.02
During the past 13 years, First Quantum Minerals's highest Quick Ratio was 1.63. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 1.07.
TSX:FM's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 68.79% of 2637
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.32
vs TSX:FM: 1.02
First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM) 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.
First Quantum Minerals Quick Ratio Related Terms
First Quantum Minerals 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.
For the Copper subindustry, First Quantum Minerals'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.
First Quantum Minerals Quick Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, First Quantum Minerals's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Quantum Minerals'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.
First Quantum Minerals'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.
First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM) has a Quick Ratio of 1.02 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on First Quantum Minerals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.07. Over the past decade, First Quantum Minerals' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 1.63. According to the industry distribution chart, First Quantum Minerals ranks #1814 out of 2637 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is First Quantum Minerals' Quick Ratio too high?
First Quantum Minerals' current Quick Ratio of 1.02 is near median its 10-year median of 1.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 1.63. The Metals & Mining industry median Quick Ratio is 2.32. First Quantum Minerals' value of 1.02 is 56% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Quantum Minerals ranks #1814 out of 2637 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, First Quantum Minerals has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Quantum Minerals' Quick Ratio compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, First Quantum Minerals ranks #1814 out of 2637 companies for Quick Ratio. This places First Quantum Minerals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 2.32. First Quantum Minerals' value of 1.02 is 56% below this benchmark. Historically, First Quantum Minerals' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 1.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.07 vs. the industry median of 2.32, First Quantum Minerals 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. First Quantum Minerals's current Quick Ratio of 1.02 is 56% 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 First Quantum Minerals 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. First Quantum Minerals's current Quick Ratio is 1.02, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Quantum Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$22.23, compared to a current price of C$37.30 — trading 67.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.02, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.07 and 56% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.32. First Quantum Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM), the current Quick Ratio is 1.02 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 First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Quantum Minerals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$37.30 is trading 67.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$22.23.
GuruFocus considers First Quantum Minerals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:FM:
Quick Ratio: 1.02 (near median its 10-year median of 1.07)
GF Value™: C$22.23 vs. price of C$37.30 (67.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56% below the Metals & Mining median (#1814 of 2637)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:FM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Quantum Minerals Ltd is a diversified mining company. The company's principal activities include mineral exploration, mine engineering and construction, and development and mining operations. The firm produces copper in concentrate, copper anode, copper cathode, nickel, gold, zinc, silver, acid, and pyrite. It has operating mines located in Zambia, Panama, Turkey, Spain, Australia, and Mauritania. The company's reportable operating segments are Cobre Panama, Kansanshi, and Trident.
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