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Northern Star ResourcesNESRF +1.35%94 Cash-to-Debt is 0.59 as of Jun. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 0.93. GuruFocus rates NESRF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,621 Metals & Mining companies, Northern Star Resources ranks worse than 79.17% 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. Northern Star Resources's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.59.
If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Northern Star Resourcescouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Northern Star Resources's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
NESRF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59 Med: 0.93 Max: 35.93
Current: 0.59
During the past 13 years, Northern Star Resources's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 35.93. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 0.93.
NESRF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 79.17% of 2621
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 37.84
vs NESRF: 0.59
Northern Star Resources (OTCPK:NESRF) 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.
Northern Star Resources Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Northern Star Resources 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 Gold subindustry, Northern Star Resources'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.
Northern Star Resources Cash-to-Debt vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Northern Star Resources's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Star Resources'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.
Northern Star Resources (NESRF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.59 as of Jun. 2026. This is 37% below median its historical median of 0.93. Over the past decade, Northern Star Resources' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.59 to 35.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #2075 out of 2621 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 79.2%.
Is Northern Star Resources' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Northern Star Resources' current Cash-to-Debt of 0.59 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 0.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 35.93. The Metals & Mining industry median Cash-to-Debt is 37.84. Northern Star Resources' value of 0.59 is 98.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #2075 out of 2621 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Northern Star Resources has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Star Resources' Cash-to-Debt compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #2075 out of 2621 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Northern Star Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 37.84. Northern Star Resources' value of 0.59 is 98.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Northern Star Resources' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.59 to 35.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.93 vs. the industry median of 37.84, Northern Star Resources 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 37.84, based on 2,621 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. Northern Star Resources's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.59 is 98.4% 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 37.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northern Star Resources's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.59, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 0.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northern Star Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Star Resources (NESRF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.28, compared to a current price of $16.89 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.59, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 0.93 and 98.4% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 37.84. Northern Star Resources' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 3 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 Northern Star Resources (NESRF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.59 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 Northern Star Resources (NESRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Star Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.89 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.28.
GuruFocus considers Northern Star Resources to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NESRF:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.59 (37% below median its 10-year median of 0.93)
GF Value™: $15.28 vs. price of $16.89 (10.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 98.4% below the Metals & Mining median (#2075 of 2621)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NESRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northern Star is an Australia-based midtier global gold miner that sold around 1.6 million ounces of gold in fiscal 2025 from its three wholly owned mining operations in Australia and Alaska. Its operations are the result of significant merger and acquisition activity including 14 acquisitions and four asset sales since 2010. It had roughly a decade of reserves at the end of fiscal 2025.
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