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First TelluriumFSTTF +7.47%24 Cash-to-Debt is 1.08 as of Apr. 2026, which is 260% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates FSTTF with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,620 Metals & Mining companies, First Tellurium ranks worse than 73.47% 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. First Tellurium's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.08.
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, First Telluriumcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for First Tellurium's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
FSTTF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.3 Max: 7.58
Current: 1.08
During the past 13 years, First Tellurium's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 7.58. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.30.
FSTTF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 73.47% of 2620
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 33.58
vs FSTTF: 1.08
First Tellurium (OTCPK:FSTTF) 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.
First Tellurium Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
First Tellurium Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Tellurium'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, First Tellurium'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.
First Tellurium Cash-to-Debt vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, First Tellurium's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Tellurium'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.
First Tellurium (FSTTF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 1.08 as of Apr. 2026. This is 260% above median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, First Tellurium's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.01 to 7.58. According to the industry distribution chart, First Tellurium ranks #1925 out of 2620 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is First Tellurium's Cash-to-Debt too high?
First Tellurium's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.08 is 260% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 7.58. The Metals & Mining industry median Cash-to-Debt is 33.58. First Tellurium's value of 1.08 is 96.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Tellurium ranks #1925 out of 2620 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, First Tellurium has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Tellurium's Cash-to-Debt compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, First Tellurium ranks #1925 out of 2620 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places First Tellurium in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 33.58. First Tellurium's value of 1.08 is 96.8% below this benchmark. Historically, First Tellurium's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.01 to 7.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 33.58, First Tellurium 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 33.58, based on 2,620 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. First Tellurium's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.08 is 96.8% 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 33.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Tellurium's current Cash-to-Debt is 1.08, which is 260% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Tellurium stock overvalued right now?
First Tellurium (FSTTF) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 1.08. The current Cash-to-Debt is 1.08, which is 260% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 96.8% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 33.58. First Tellurium's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 2 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 First Tellurium (FSTTF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 1.08 as of Apr. 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.
First Tellurium Corp is exploring and developing tellurium projects in North America while also developing tellurium-based thermoelectric technologies. The Company explores mineral properties in Canada and the United States and conducts research and development of thermoelectric generator technology. It operates in two segments: the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties and the research and development of thermoelectric generator technologies. Its mineral assets include the Deer Horn property in British Columbia and the Colorado Klondike property in Colorado. Current activities focus on exploration, property maintenance, and advancement of TEG research and prototyping, with operations present across Canada and the United States.
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