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Philex MiningPHS:PX -3.23%63 Cash-to-Debt is 0.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 0.10. GuruFocus rates PHS:PX with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱3.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,618 Metals & Mining companies, Philex Mining ranks worse than 93.24% 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. Philex Mining's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.09.
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, Philex Miningcouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Philex Mining's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:PX'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.1 Max: 0.64
Current: 0.09
During the past 13 years, Philex Mining's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.64. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.10.
PHS:PX's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 93.24% of 2618
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 33.815
vs PHS:PX: 0.09
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.
Philex Mining Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Philex Mining Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Philex Mining'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, Philex Mining'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.
Philex Mining Cash-to-Debt vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Philex Mining's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Philex Mining'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.
Philex Mining (PHS:PX) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.09 as of Mar. 2026. This is 10% below median its historical median of 0.10. Over the past decade, Philex Mining's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.01 to 0.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Philex Mining ranks #2441 out of 2618 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 93.2%.
Is Philex Mining's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Philex Mining's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.09 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.64. The Metals & Mining industry median Cash-to-Debt is 33.82. Philex Mining's value of 0.09 is 99.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Philex Mining ranks #2441 out of 2618 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Philex Mining has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Philex Mining's Cash-to-Debt compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Philex Mining ranks #2441 out of 2618 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Philex Mining in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 33.82. Philex Mining's value of 0.09 is 99.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Philex Mining's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.01 to 0.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.10 vs. the industry median of 33.82, Philex Mining 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 33.82, based on 2,618 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. Philex Mining's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.09 is 99.7% 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 33.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Philex Mining's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.09, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Philex Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Philex Mining (PHS:PX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱3.22, compared to a current price of ₱10.20 — trading 216.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.09, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.10 and 99.7% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 33.82. Philex Mining's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 10 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 Philex Mining (PHS:PX), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.09 as of Mar. 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 Philex Mining (PHS:PX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Philex Mining stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₱10.20 is trading 216.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱3.22.
GuruFocus considers Philex Mining to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:PX:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.09 (10% below median its 10-year median of 0.10)
GF Value™: ₱3.22 vs. price of ₱10.20 (216.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 99.7% below the Metals & Mining median (#2441 of 2618)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:PX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Philex Mining Corporation is engaged in large-scale exploration, development, and utilization of mineral resources. The company mainly operates the Padcal Mine, an underground block cave operation in the Far East, producing copper, gold, and silver concentrates. The other projects in its portfolio are the Silangan Copper and Gold Project, situated in Surigao del Norte, Northeastern Mindanao; the Sibutad Project, in Zamboanga del Norte; and the Bulawan project, in Sipalay City, Philippines. Philex Mining generates maximum revenue from the sale of copper, followed by the sale of gold and silver concentrates. The company operates in two reportable business segments: the mining and metals segment, which generates the maximum revenue, and the energy and hydrocarbon segment.
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