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Lion Selection GroupASX:LSX +0.56%46 Cash-to-Debt is 96.44 as of Jan. 2026, which is 99% below its 10-year median of 10,000.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:LSX with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of A$9.38 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,616 Metals & Mining companies, Lion Selection Group ranks better than 55.93% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Lion Selection Group's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 96.44.
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Lion Selection Groupcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lion Selection Group's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:LSX'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.13 Med: No Debt Max: No Debt
Current: 96.44
During the past 13 years, Lion Selection Group's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 17.13. And the median was No Debt.
ASX:LSX's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 55.93% of 2616
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 34.33
vs ASX:LSX: 96.44
Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX) Cash-to-Debt Explanation
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Lion Selection Group Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Lion Selection Group Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lion Selection Group's Cash-to-Debt 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.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Gold subindustry, Lion Selection Group's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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.
Lion Selection Group Cash-to-Debt vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lion Selection Group's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lion Selection Group's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* 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.
Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX) has a Cash-to-Debt of 96.44 as of Jan. 2026. This is 99% below median its historical median of 10,000.00. Over the past decade, Lion Selection Group's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 17.13 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Lion Selection Group ranks #1153 out of 2616 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 44.1%.
Is Lion Selection Group's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Lion Selection Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 96.44 is 99% below median its 10-year median of 10,000.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.13 to a high of 10,000.00. The Metals & Mining industry median Cash-to-Debt is 34.33. Lion Selection Group's value of 96.44 is 180.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lion Selection Group ranks #1153 out of 2616 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lion Selection Group has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lion Selection Group's Cash-to-Debt compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lion Selection Group ranks #1153 out of 2616 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Lion Selection Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 34.33. Lion Selection Group's value of 96.44 is 180.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Lion Selection Group's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 17.13 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10,000.00 vs. the industry median of 34.33, Lion Selection Group 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 Cash-to-Debt for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Metals & Mining companies is 34.33, based on 2,616 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lion Selection Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 96.44 is 180.9% 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 Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 34.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lion Selection Group's current Cash-to-Debt is 96.44, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 10,000.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lion Selection Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$9.38, compared to a current price of A$0.89 — trading 90.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 96.44, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 10,000.00 and 180.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 34.33. Lion Selection Group's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX), the current Cash-to-Debt is 96.44 as of Jan. 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 Lion Selection Group (ASX:LSX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lion Selection Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.89 is trading 90.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$9.38.
GuruFocus considers Lion Selection Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:LSX:
Cash-to-Debt: 96.44 (99% below median its 10-year median of 10,000.00)
GF Value™: A$9.38 vs. price of A$0.89 (90.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 180.9% above the Metals & Mining median (#1153 of 2616)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:LSX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lion Selection Group Ltd is a mining investment company. The company invests in junior resource companies, providing venture capital to carefully selected mining and exploration companies with development projects. It invests only in small and medium mining and exploration companies with gold and base metal activities in Australia, Africa, and Asia. Its project includes the Pani Gold Project.
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