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PLC ResourcesASX:PLC Cash-to-Debt is 70.75 as of Dec. 2025, which is 140% above its 10-year median of 29.46. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,617 Metals & Mining companies, PLC Resources ranks better than 54.22% 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. PLC Resources's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 70.75.
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, PLC Resourcescould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025.
The historical rank and industry rank for PLC Resources's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:PLC'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.34 Med: 29.46 Max: 162.14
Current: 70.75
During the past 5 years, PLC Resources's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 162.14. The lowest was 3.34. And the median was 29.46.
ASX:PLC's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 54.22% of 2617
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 34.96
vs ASX:PLC: 70.75
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.
PLC Resources Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
PLC Resources Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PLC Resources'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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, PLC Resources'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.
PLC Resources Cash-to-Debt vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, PLC Resources's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLC Resources'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.
PLC Resources (ASX:PLC) has a Cash-to-Debt of 70.75 as of Dec. 2025. This is 140% above median its historical median of 29.46. Over the past decade, PLC Resources' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 3.34 to 162.14. According to the industry distribution chart, PLC Resources ranks #1198 out of 2617 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is PLC Resources' Cash-to-Debt too high?
PLC Resources' current Cash-to-Debt of 70.75 is 140% above median its 10-year median of 29.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.34 to a high of 162.14. The Metals & Mining industry median Cash-to-Debt is 34.96. PLC Resources' value of 70.75 is 102.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLC Resources ranks #1198 out of 2617 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does PLC Resources' Cash-to-Debt compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, PLC Resources ranks #1198 out of 2617 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts PLC Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 34.96. PLC Resources' value of 70.75 is 102.4% above this benchmark. Historically, PLC Resources' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 3.34 to 162.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.46 vs. the industry median of 34.96, PLC Resources 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 34.96, based on 2,617 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. PLC Resources's current Cash-to-Debt of 70.75 is 102.4% 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 34.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLC Resources's current Cash-to-Debt is 70.75, which is 140% above median its own 10-year median of 29.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLC Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLC Resources (ASX:PLC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.01, compared to a current price of A$0.01 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 70.75, which is 140% above median its 10-year median of 29.46 and 102.4% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 34.96. 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 PLC Resources (ASX:PLC), the current Cash-to-Debt is 70.75 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.
PLC Resources Ltd is a Western Australian exploration company focused on discovering and advancing gold and copper assets. Its flagship projects include the Yalgoo Gold Project and the Abbotts North Gold Project.
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