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Starcore International MinesSHVLF -6.52%45 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.08 as of Jan. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 0.16. GuruFocus rates SHVLF with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 596 Metals & Mining companies, Starcore International Mines ranks better than 80.54% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 Starcore International Mines's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SHVLF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.89 Med: 0.16 Max: 2.55
Current: 0.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Starcore International Mines was 2.55. The lowest was -0.89. And the median was 0.16.
SHVLF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 80.54% of 596
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.235
vs SHVLF: 0.15
Starcore International Mines (OTCPK:SHVLF) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Starcore International Mines Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Starcore International Mines Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
Starcore International Mines Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Starcore International Mines'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.
Starcore International Mines Debt-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Starcore International Mines's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starcore International Mines's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
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 four times the quarterly (Jan. 2026) EBITDA data.
Starcore International Mines (SHVLF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.08 as of Jan. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Starcore International Mines. This is 50% below median its historical median of 0.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Starcore International Mines ranks #116 out of 596 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Starcore International Mines' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Starcore International Mines' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.08 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.16. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.24. Starcore International Mines' value of 0.08 is 93.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starcore International Mines ranks #116 out of 596 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Starcore International Mines ranks #116 out of 596 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Starcore International Mines in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.24. Starcore International Mines' value of 0.08 is 93.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.16 vs. the industry median of 1.24, 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Metals & Mining companies is 1.24, based on 596 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. Starcore International Mines's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.08 is 93.5% 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 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 Starcore International Mines. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starcore International Mines's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.08, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 0.16. 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 $0.29 — trading 119.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.08, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.16 and 93.5% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.24. Starcore International Mines' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 4 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 Starcore International Mines (SHVLF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.08 as of Jan. 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 $0.29 is trading 119.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.13.
GuruFocus considers Starcore International Mines to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHVLF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.08 (50% below median its 10-year median of 0.16)
GF Value™: $0.13 vs. price of $0.29 (119.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 93.5% below the Metals & Mining median (#116 of 596)
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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