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MP MaterialsMP -0.39%65 Cash-to-Debt is 1.55 as of Jun. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 1.65. GuruFocus rates MP with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,617 Metals & Mining companies, MP Materials ranks worse than 70.23% 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. MP Materials's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.55.
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, MP Materialscould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for MP Materials's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
MP'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 1.65 Max: 7.34
Current: 1.55
During the past 7 years, MP Materials's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 7.34. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 1.65.
MP's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 70.23% of 2617
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 33.74
vs MP: 1.55
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.
MP Materials Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
MP Materials Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MP Materials'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, MP 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.
MP Materials Cash-to-Debt vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, MP Materials's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MP 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.
MP Materials (MP) has a Cash-to-Debt of 1.55 as of Jun. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 1.65. Over the past decade, MP Materials' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.15 to 7.34. According to the industry distribution chart, MP Materials ranks #1838 out of 2617 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 70.2%.
Is MP Materials' Cash-to-Debt too high?
MP Materials' current Cash-to-Debt of 1.55 is near median its 10-year median of 1.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 7.34. The Metals & Mining industry median Cash-to-Debt is 33.74. MP Materials' value of 1.55 is 95.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MP Materials ranks #1838 out of 2617 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MP Materials has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MP Materials' Cash-to-Debt compare to MTRN and USAR?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, MP Materials ranks #1838 out of 2617 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places MP Materials in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 33.74. MP Materials' value of 1.55 is 95.4% below this benchmark. Historically, MP Materials' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.15 to 7.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.65 vs. the industry median of 33.74, MP 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 33.74, 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. MP Materials's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.55 is 95.4% 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 33.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MP Materials's current Cash-to-Debt is 1.55, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MP Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MP Materials (MP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.90, compared to a current price of $58.51 — trading 54.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 1.55, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.65 and 95.4% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 33.74. MP Materials' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 MP Materials (MP), the current Cash-to-Debt is 1.55 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 MP Materials (MP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MP Materials stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $58.51 is trading 54.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.90.
GuruFocus considers MP Materials to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MP:
Cash-to-Debt: 1.55 (near median its 10-year median of 1.65)
GF Value™: $37.90 vs. price of $58.51 (54.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 95.4% below the Metals & Mining median (#1838 of 2617)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MP Materials Corp is the producer of rare earth materials in the Western Hemisphere. The company owns and operates the Mountain Pass Rare Earth Mine and Processing Facility, the only rare earth mining and processing site of scale in North America. The company is also developing a rare earth metal, alloy, and magnet manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The company's operations are organized into two reportable segments: Materials and Magnetics.
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