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Metal Powder WorksASX:MPW -0.56%46 Cash-to-Debt is 80.60 as of Dec. 2025, which is 237% above its 10-year median of 23.90. GuruFocus rates ASX:MPW with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,615 Metals & Mining companies, Metal Powder Works ranks better than 54.99% 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. Metal Powder Works's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 80.60.
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, Metal Powder Workscould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metal Powder Works's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:MPW'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 23.9 Max: No Debt
Current: 80.6
During the past 13 years, Metal Powder Works's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 23.90.
ASX:MPW's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 54.99% of 2615
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 33.9
vs ASX:MPW: 80.60
Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) 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.
Metal Powder Works Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Metal Powder Works Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metal Powder Works'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.
Metal Powder Works Cash-to-Debt Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Metal Powder Works'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.
Metal Powder Works Cash-to-Debt vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Metal Powder Works's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metal Powder Works'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.
Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) has a Cash-to-Debt of 80.60 as of Dec. 2025. This is 237% above median its historical median of 23.90. Over the past decade, Metal Powder Works' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.08 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #1177 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 45%.
Is Metal Powder Works' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Metal Powder Works' current Cash-to-Debt of 80.60 is 237% above median its 10-year median of 23.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 10,000.00. The Metals & Mining industry median Cash-to-Debt is 33.90. Metal Powder Works' value of 80.60 is 137.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #1177 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Metal Powder Works has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metal Powder Works' Cash-to-Debt compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #1177 out of 2615 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Metal Powder Works in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 33.90. Metal Powder Works' value of 80.60 is 137.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Metal Powder Works' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.08 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.90 vs. the industry median of 33.90, Metal Powder Works 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 33.90, based on 2,615 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. Metal Powder Works's current Cash-to-Debt of 80.60 is 137.8% 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 33.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metal Powder Works's current Cash-to-Debt is 80.60, which is 237% above median its own 10-year median of 23.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metal Powder Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.12, compared to a current price of A$1.79 — trading 1391.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 80.60, which is 237% above median its 10-year median of 23.90 and 137.8% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 33.90. Metal Powder Works' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 5 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 Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW), the current Cash-to-Debt is 80.60 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metal Powder Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$1.79 is trading 1391.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.12.
GuruFocus considers Metal Powder Works to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:MPW:
Cash-to-Debt: 80.60 (237% above median its 10-year median of 23.90)
GF Value™: A$0.12 vs. price of A$1.79 (1391.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 137.8% above the Metals & Mining median (#1177 of 2615)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MPW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metal Powder Works Ltd is focused on producing high-quality metal powders for additive manufacturing. The company is engaged in two segments -Welding Technology in which there is development and commercialisation of proprietary high-speed precision welding solutions that improve the economics of fabrication and second is Metal Powders which includes Manufacture and supply of high-quality metal powders and related technologies for advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and other industrial applications.
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