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Perseus MiningASX:PRU +2.01%85 Cash-to-Debt is 438.02 as of Jun. 2026, which is 11218% above its 10-year median of 3.87. GuruFocus rates ASX:PRU with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,617 Metals & Mining companies, Perseus Mining ranks better than 62.4% 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. Perseus Mining's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 438.02.
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, Perseus Miningcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Perseus Mining's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:PRU'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 3.87 Max: 438.02
Current: 438.02
During the past 13 years, Perseus Mining's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 438.02. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 3.87.
ASX:PRU's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 62.4% of 2617
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 35.27
vs ASX:PRU: 438.02
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.
Perseus Mining Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Perseus Mining Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perseus Mining'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, Perseus Mining'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.
Perseus Mining Cash-to-Debt vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Perseus Mining's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perseus Mining'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.
Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) has a Cash-to-Debt of 438.02 as of Jun. 2026. This is 11218% above median its historical median of 3.87. Over the past decade, Perseus Mining's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.37 to 438.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Perseus Mining ranks #984 out of 2617 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is Perseus Mining's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Perseus Mining's current Cash-to-Debt of 438.02 is 11218% above median its 10-year median of 3.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 438.02. The Metals & Mining industry median Cash-to-Debt is 35.27. Perseus Mining's value of 438.02 is 1141.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perseus Mining ranks #984 out of 2617 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Perseus Mining has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perseus Mining's Cash-to-Debt compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Perseus Mining ranks #984 out of 2617 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Perseus Mining in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 35.27. Perseus Mining's value of 438.02 is 1141.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Perseus Mining's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.37 to 438.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.87 vs. the industry median of 35.27, Perseus Mining 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 35.27, 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. Perseus Mining's current Cash-to-Debt of 438.02 is 1141.9% 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 35.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perseus Mining's current Cash-to-Debt is 438.02, which is 11218% above median its own 10-year median of 3.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perseus Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.12, compared to a current price of A$6.61 — trading 60.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 438.02, which is 11218% above median its 10-year median of 3.87 and 1141.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 35.27. Perseus Mining's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 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 Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU), the current Cash-to-Debt is 438.02 as of Jun. 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 Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perseus Mining stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$6.61 is trading 60.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.12.
GuruFocus considers Perseus Mining to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:PRU:
Cash-to-Debt: 438.02 (11218% above median its 10-year median of 3.87)
GF Value™: A$4.12 vs. price of A$6.61 (60.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1141.9% above the Metals & Mining median (#984 of 2617)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PRU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perseus is an Australia-based gold miner. It sold around 490,000 ounces of gold in fiscal 2025 from its three majority-owned mines in West Africa. Founded in 2004, Perseus bought all three of its operating mines originally as exploration licenses or development projects. Its 90%-owned Edikan mine in Ghana achieved first gold in 2011, with 86%-owned Sissingue and 90%-owned Yaoure in Ivory Coast following in 2018 and 2020, respectively. The company also purchased its 80%-owned Nyanzaga gold development in Tanzania in fiscal 2024. It had about a decade of reserves at end fiscal 2025. We forecast it sells about 500,000 ounces of gold in fiscal 2030.
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