Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
FresnilloFNLPF +1.72%78 Cash-to-Debt is 3.24 as of Dec. 2025, which is 252% above its 10-year median of 0.92. GuruFocus rates FNLPF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.65 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 2,616 Metals & Mining companies, Fresnillo ranks worse than 64.91% 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. Fresnillo's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.24.
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, Fresnillocould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fresnillo's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
FNLPF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 0.92 Max: 3.24
Current: 3.24
During the past 13 years, Fresnillo's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 3.24. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.92.
FNLPF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 64.91% of 2616
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 33.68
vs FNLPF: 3.24
Fresnillo (OTCPK:FNLPF) 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.
Fresnillo Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Fresnillo Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Fresnillo'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 Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Fresnillo'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.
Fresnillo Cash-to-Debt vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Fresnillo's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fresnillo'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.
Fresnillo (FNLPF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 3.24 as of Dec. 2025. This is 252% above median its historical median of 0.92. Over the past decade, Fresnillo's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.41 to 3.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Fresnillo ranks #1698 out of 2616 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 64.9%.
Is Fresnillo's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Fresnillo's current Cash-to-Debt of 3.24 is 252% above median its 10-year median of 0.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 3.24. The Metals & Mining industry median Cash-to-Debt is 33.68. Fresnillo's value of 3.24 is 90.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fresnillo ranks #1698 out of 2616 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fresnillo has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fresnillo's Cash-to-Debt compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Fresnillo ranks #1698 out of 2616 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Fresnillo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 33.68. Fresnillo's value of 3.24 is 90.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Fresnillo's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.41 to 3.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.92 vs. the industry median of 33.68, Fresnillo 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 33.68, 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. Fresnillo's current Cash-to-Debt of 3.24 is 90.4% 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 33.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fresnillo's current Cash-to-Debt is 3.24, which is 252% above median its own 10-year median of 0.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fresnillo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresnillo (FNLPF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.65, compared to a current price of $33.06 — trading 98.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 3.24, which is 252% above median its 10-year median of 0.92 and 90.4% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 33.68. Fresnillo's overall GF Score™ is 78/100. 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 Fresnillo (FNLPF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 3.24 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 Fresnillo (FNLPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresnillo stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $33.06 is trading 98.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.65.
GuruFocus considers Fresnillo to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FNLPF:
Cash-to-Debt: 3.24 (252% above median its 10-year median of 0.92)
GF Value™: $16.65 vs. price of $33.06 (98.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90.4% below the Metals & Mining median (#1698 of 2616)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FNLPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fresnillo PLC explores, develops, and produces silver and gold resources mainly in Mexico. The company's reportable segments comprise seven producing mines: the Fresnillo, Saucito, and Juanicipio underground silver mines located in Zacatecas; the Cienega underground silver-gold mine in Durango; the Herradura and Noche Buena surface gold mines in Sonora; and the San Julian underground silver-gold mine situated on the border of Chihuahua and Durango. Its mining operations involve both underground and open-pit mining methods, depending on the characteristics of each deposit.
78GF Score
Get the complete analysis for FNLPF
Cash-to-Debt is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
FNLPF has been successfully added to your 
