Power Metal Resources (LSE:POW) Debt-to-EBITDA : -0.16 (As of Dec. 2025)

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LSE:POW Power Metal Resources PLC LSE:POW
34 GF Score
Price £0.12
GF Value £0.04
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Power Metal Resources Debt-to-EBITDA?

Power Metal Resources LSE:POW -2.08% 34 Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.16 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:POW with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 595 Metals & Mining companies, Power Metal Resources ranks better than 78.49% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Power Metal Resources's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.59 Mil. Power Metal Resources's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.00 Mil. Power Metal Resources's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £-3.80 Mil. Power Metal Resources's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -0.15.

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for Power Metal Resources's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:POW' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.05   Med: -0.02   Max: 0.17
Current: 0.17

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Power Metal Resources was 0.17. The lowest was -0.05. And the median was -0.02.

LSE:POW's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
78.49% of 595 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.2 vs LSE:POW: 0.17

Power Metal Resources  (LSE:POW) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.

According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.


Power Metal Resources Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Power Metal Resources Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Power Metal Resources's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.

Power Metal Resources Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Power Metal Resources Annual Data
Trend Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.17

Power Metal Resources Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Jun25 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA 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 0.00 0.00 -0.50 0.05 -0.16

Power Metal Resources Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Power Metal Resources's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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.


Power Metal Resources Debt-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Power Metal Resources's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Power Metal Resources's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Power Metal Resources Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Power Metal Resources's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0.588 + 0) / 3.515
=0.17

Power Metal Resources's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0.588 + 0) / -3.802
=-0.15

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data, the EBITDA data used here is two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.16 mean?
Power Metal Resources (LSE:POW) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.16 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Power Metal Resources. According to the industry distribution chart, Power Metal Resources ranks #128 out of 595 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Power Metal Resources' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Power Metal Resources' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.16. Based on the distribution chart, Power Metal Resources ranks #128 out of 595 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Power Metal Resources has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Power Metal Resources' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Power Metal Resources ranks #128 out of 595 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Power Metal Resources in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.20. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Metals & Mining companies is 1.20, based on 595 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Power Metal Resources. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Power Metal Resources's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Power Metal Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Power Metal Resources (LSE:POW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.04, compared to a current price of £0.12 — trading 193.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.16. Power Metal Resources' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Power Metal Resources (LSE:POW), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.16 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Power Metal Resources (LSE:POW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Power Metal Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.12 is trading 193.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.04. GuruFocus considers Power Metal Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:POW:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -0.16
  • GF Value™: £0.04 vs. price of £0.12 (193.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Power Metal Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges POWMF:USA
Address 25 Eccleston Place, London, GBR, SW1W 9NF
Power Metal Resources PLC is an exploration company and development company based in United Kingdom. It is engaged in the exploration of mineral resources and exploration. The Group is involved in the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources in Africa, Australia, Canada, the USA, and other countries. Company geographical segments include: Australia, Botswana, Canada, Saudi Arabia, the UK, and the USA.
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