Vista GoldVGZ -7.69%33 Quick Ratio is 29.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 163% above its 10-year median of 11.12. GuruFocus rates VGZ with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,638 Metals & Mining companies, Vista Gold ranks better than 93.06% 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. Vista Gold's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.22.
Vista Gold has a quick ratio of 29.22. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vista Gold's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
VGZ'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.32 Med: 11.12 Max: 50.88
Current: 29.22
During the past 13 years, Vista Gold's highest Quick Ratio was 50.88. The lowest was 2.32. And the median was 11.12.
VGZ's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 93.06% of 2638
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.32
vs VGZ: 29.22
Vista Gold (AMEX:VGZ) 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.
Vista Gold Quick Ratio Related Terms
Vista Gold Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vista Gold'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 Gold subindustry, Vista Gold'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.
Vista Gold Quick Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Vista Gold's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vista Gold'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.
Vista Gold'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.
Vista Gold (VGZ) has a Quick Ratio of 29.22 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Vista Gold and its competitors. This is 163% above median its historical median of 11.12. Over the past decade, Vista Gold's Quick Ratio has ranged from 2.32 to 50.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Vista Gold ranks #183 out of 2638 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is Vista Gold's Quick Ratio too high?
Vista Gold's current Quick Ratio of 29.22 is 163% above median its 10-year median of 11.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.32 to a high of 50.88. The Metals & Mining industry median Quick Ratio is 2.32. Vista Gold's value of 29.22 is 1159.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vista Gold ranks #183 out of 2638 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vista Gold has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vista Gold's Quick Ratio compare to USAU and CMCL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Vista Gold ranks #183 out of 2638 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Vista Gold in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 2.32. Vista Gold's value of 29.22 is 1159.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Vista Gold's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 2.32 to 50.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.12 vs. the industry median of 2.32, Vista Gold 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 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. Vista Gold's current Quick Ratio of 29.22 is 1159.5% 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 Vista Gold 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. Vista Gold's current Quick Ratio is 29.22, which is 163% above median its own 10-year median of 11.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vista Gold stock overvalued right now?
Vista Gold (VGZ) has a current Quick Ratio of 29.22. The current Quick Ratio is 29.22, which is 163% above median its 10-year median of 11.12 and 1159.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.32. Vista Gold's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Vista Gold (VGZ), the current Quick Ratio is 29.22 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.
Vista Gold Corp operates as a development-stage company in the gold mining industry. Its flagship asset is the Mt Todd Gold Project, a development-stage gold deposit located in the Tier-1 jurisdiction of Northern Territory, Australia. Mt Todd offers a large gold mineral reserve, development optionality, expansion opportunities, exploration upside, local infrastructure, community support, and demonstrated economic feasibility. It operates in one reportable segment, consisting of acquisition, exploration and evaluation activities which are focused on Australia.
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