Algoma Central (TSX:ALC) Debt-to-Asset : 0.37 (As of Jun. 2026)

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TSX:ALC Algoma Central Corp TSX:ALC
71 GF Score
Price C$23.45
GF Value C$17.62
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Algoma Central Debt-to-Asset?

Algoma Central TSX:ALC -1.22% 71 Debt-to-Asset is 0.37 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:ALC with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of C$17.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Algoma Central's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$173.6 Mil. Algoma Central's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$597.2 Mil. Algoma Central's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease ObligationTotal Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$2,066.4 Mil. Algoma Central's debt to asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.37.

Algoma Central  (TSX:ALC) Debt-to-Asset Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-Asset, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Assets.

Algoma Central Debt-to-Asset Related Terms

Algoma Central Debt-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Algoma Central's Debt-to-Asset 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.

Algoma Central Debt-to-Asset Chart

Algoma Central Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.33 0.30 0.28 0.27 0.30

Algoma Central Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Debt-to-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.36 0.35 0.30 0.33 0.37

Algoma Central Debt-to-Asset Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Algoma Central's Debt-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Asset 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.

Algoma Central Debt-to-Asset vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Algoma Central's Debt-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Algoma Central's Debt-to-Asset falls into.


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Algoma Central Debt-to-Asset Calculation

Debt to Asset measures the financial leverage a company has.

Algoma Central's Debt-to-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-Asset=Total Debt / Total Assets
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Assets
=(125.607 + 410.831) / 1770.704
=0.30

Algoma Central's Debt-to-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-Asset=Total Debt / Total Assets
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Assets
=(173.603 + 597.186) / 2066.397
=0.37

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Asset →
What does a Debt-to-Asset of 0.37 mean?
Algoma Central (TSX:ALC) has a Debt-to-Asset of 0.37 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on Algoma Central and its competitors.
Is Algoma Central's Debt-to-Asset too high?
Algoma Central's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.37. Overall, Algoma Central has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Algoma Central's Debt-to-Asset compare to competitors?
Algoma Central's Debt-to-Asset of 0.37 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Asset for a Transportation company?
A good Debt-to-Asset depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Debt-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Asset mean?
A high Debt-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on Algoma Central and its competitors. Algoma Central's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Algoma Central stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algoma Central (TSX:ALC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$17.62, compared to a current price of C$23.45 — trading 33.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Asset is 0.37. Algoma Central's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Asset calculated?
Debt-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Algoma Central (TSX:ALC), the current Debt-to-Asset is 0.37 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 Algoma Central (TSX:ALC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algoma Central stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$23.45 is trading 33.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$17.62. GuruFocus considers Algoma Central to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:ALC:

  • Debt-to-Asset: 0.37
  • GF Value™: C$17.62 vs. price of C$23.45 (33.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:ALC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Algoma Central Business Description

Other Exchanges AGMJF:USAACH:Germany
Address 63 Church Street, Suite 600, St. Catharines, ON, CAN, L2R 3C4
Algoma Central Corp owns and operates a fleet of dry and liquid bulk carriers on the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Waterway. The company's Canadian flag fleet consists of self-unloading dry-bulk carriers, gearless dry-bulk carriers, and product tankers. The company operates its business through segments that are Domestic Dry-Bulk which generates key revenue, Product Tankers, Ocean Self-Unloaders, and Corporate. The company also earns revenues from marine operations through contracts of affreightment, time charters, and pool revenue.
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