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Avalon Advanced MaterialsAVLNF +1.27%65 Cash-to-Debt is 17.49 as of May. 2026, which is 2114% above its 10-year median of 0.79. GuruFocus rates AVLNF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.94 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,631 Metals & Mining companies, Avalon Advanced Materials ranks worse than 54.66% 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. Avalon Advanced Materials's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 17.49.
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, Avalon Advanced Materialscould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in May. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Avalon Advanced Materials's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
AVLNF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.79 Max: No Debt
Current: 17.48
During the past 13 years, Avalon Advanced Materials's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.79.
AVLNF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 54.66% of 2631
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 38.11
vs AVLNF: 17.48
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.
Avalon Advanced Materials Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Avalon Advanced Materials Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
* 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, Avalon Advanced Materials'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.
Avalon Advanced Materials Cash-to-Debt vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Avalon Advanced Materials's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avalon Advanced Materials'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.
Avalon Advanced Materials (AVLNF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 17.49 as of May. 2026. This is 2114% above median its historical median of 0.79. Over the past decade, Avalon Advanced Materials' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.10 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Avalon Advanced Materials ranks #1438 out of 2631 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 54.7%.
Is Avalon Advanced Materials' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Avalon Advanced Materials' current Cash-to-Debt of 17.49 is 2114% above median its 10-year median of 0.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 10,000.00. The Metals & Mining industry median Cash-to-Debt is 38.11. Avalon Advanced Materials' value of 17.49 is 54.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avalon Advanced Materials ranks #1438 out of 2631 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Avalon Advanced Materials has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avalon Advanced Materials' Cash-to-Debt compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Avalon Advanced Materials ranks #1438 out of 2631 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Avalon Advanced Materials in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 38.11. Avalon Advanced Materials' value of 17.49 is 54.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Avalon Advanced Materials' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.10 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.79 vs. the industry median of 38.11, Avalon Advanced Materials has consistently been below 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 38.11, based on 2,631 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. Avalon Advanced Materials's current Cash-to-Debt of 17.49 is 54.1% below 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 38.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avalon Advanced Materials's current Cash-to-Debt is 17.49, which is 2114% above median its own 10-year median of 0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avalon Advanced Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avalon Advanced Materials (AVLNF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.94, compared to a current price of $5.57 — trading 57% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 17.49, which is 2114% above median its 10-year median of 0.79 and 54.1% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 38.11. Avalon Advanced Materials' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Avalon Advanced Materials (AVLNF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 17.49 as of May. 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 Avalon Advanced Materials (AVLNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avalon Advanced Materials stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.57 is trading 57% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.94.
GuruFocus considers Avalon Advanced Materials to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for AVLNF:
Cash-to-Debt: 17.49 (2114% above median its 10-year median of 0.79)
GF Value™: $12.94 vs. price of $5.57 (57% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.1% below the Metals & Mining median (#1438 of 2631)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AVLNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avalon Advanced Materials Inc is a mineral exploration and development company. It is principally engaged in the acquisition, exploration, evaluation, and development of specialty and critical minerals properties, located principally in Canada. It holds an exploration license within four claims in the East Kemptville area of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The company also holds an interest in a mining lease in the Warren Township Anorthosite Project, Nechalacho REE Project, and Net Smelter Returns (NSR) rights in the East Cedartree Gold Property, and the Wolf Mountain Platinum-Palladium Project located near Thunder Bay, Ontario.
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