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What is Starcore International Mines Cash-to-Debt?
Starcore International MinesSHVLF -2.94%45 Cash-to-Debt is 21.24 as of Apr. 2026, which is 277% above its 10-year median of 5.64. GuruFocus rates SHVLF with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,631 Metals & Mining companies, Starcore International Mines ranks worse than 53.48% 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. Starcore International Mines's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 21.24.
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, Starcore International Minescould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Starcore International Mines's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
SHVLF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43 Med: 5.64 Max: 21.23
Current: 21.23
During the past 13 years, Starcore International Mines's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 21.23. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 5.64.
SHVLF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 53.48% of 2631
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 38.11
vs SHVLF: 21.23
Starcore International Mines (OTCPK:SHVLF) 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.
Starcore International Mines Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Starcore International Mines 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.
Starcore International Mines Cash-to-Debt Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Starcore International Mines'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.
Starcore International Mines Cash-to-Debt vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Starcore International Mines's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starcore International Mines'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.
Starcore International Mines (SHVLF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 21.24 as of Apr. 2026. This is 277% above median its historical median of 5.64. Over the past decade, Starcore International Mines' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.43 to 21.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Starcore International Mines ranks #1407 out of 2631 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 53.5%.
Is Starcore International Mines' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Starcore International Mines' current Cash-to-Debt of 21.24 is 277% above median its 10-year median of 5.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 21.23. The Metals & Mining industry median Cash-to-Debt is 38.11. Starcore International Mines' value of 21.24 is 44.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starcore International Mines ranks #1407 out of 2631 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Starcore International Mines has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starcore International Mines' Cash-to-Debt compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Starcore International Mines ranks #1407 out of 2631 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Starcore International Mines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 38.11. Starcore International Mines' value of 21.24 is 44.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Starcore International Mines' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.43 to 21.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.64 vs. the industry median of 38.11, Starcore International Mines 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 38.11, based on 2,631 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. Starcore International Mines's current Cash-to-Debt of 21.24 is 44.3% 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 38.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starcore International Mines's current Cash-to-Debt is 21.24, which is 277% above median its own 10-year median of 5.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starcore International Mines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starcore International Mines (SHVLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.13, compared to a current price of $0.33 — trading 153.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 21.24, which is 277% above median its 10-year median of 5.64 and 44.3% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 38.11. Starcore International Mines' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Starcore International Mines (SHVLF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 21.24 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.
Is Starcore International Mines (SHVLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starcore International Mines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.33 is trading 153.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.13.
GuruFocus considers Starcore International Mines to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHVLF:
Cash-to-Debt: 21.24 (277% above median its 10-year median of 5.64)
GF Value™: $0.13 vs. price of $0.33 (153.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.3% below the Metals & Mining median (#1407 of 2631)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHVLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Starcore International Mines Ltd is in the business of exploration, development, and production of minerals. It has got products in various stages The San Martin being the primary source of operating cash flows. In Mexico, the business holds an interest in the silver and gold processing plant. Some of its projects include San Martin, El Creston, and Toiyabe among others. The majority of the organization's revenue comes from Bernal, Mexico. The Company is also engaged in acquiring mining related operating assets and exploration assets in North America and West Africa directly and through corporate acquisitions.
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