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Alliance Resource Partners LPARLP -1.03%84 Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 0.38. GuruFocus rates ARLP with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 135 Other Energy Sources companies, Alliance Resource Partners LP ranks worse than 50.37% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alliance Resource Partners LP's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ARLP'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 0.38 Max: 0.78
Current: 0.33
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Alliance Resource Partners LP was 0.78. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.38.
ARLP's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 50.37% of 135
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 0.33
vs ARLP: 0.33
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Alliance Resource Partners LP Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Alliance Resource Partners LP Debt-to-Equity 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.
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Alliance Resource Partners LP's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Alliance Resource Partners LP Debt-to-Equity vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Alliance Resource Partners LP's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alliance Resource Partners LP's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Alliance Resource Partners LP (ARLP) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.33 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Alliance Resource Partners LP and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 0.38. Over the past decade, Alliance Resource Partners LP's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.19 to 0.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Alliance Resource Partners LP ranks #68 out of 135 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 50.4%.
Is Alliance Resource Partners LP's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Alliance Resource Partners LP's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.33 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.78. The Other Energy Sources industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Alliance Resource Partners LP's value of 0.33 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alliance Resource Partners LP ranks #68 out of 135 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alliance Resource Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alliance Resource Partners LP's Debt-to-Equity compare to BTU and CNR?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Alliance Resource Partners LP ranks #68 out of 135 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Alliance Resource Partners LP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Alliance Resource Partners LP's value of 0.33 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Alliance Resource Partners LP's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.19 to 0.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.38 vs. the industry median of 0.33, Alliance Resource Partners LP has consistently been at 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-Equity for an Other Energy Sources company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Other Energy Sources companies is 0.33, based on 135 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alliance Resource Partners LP's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.33 is 0% at 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-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Alliance Resource Partners LP and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alliance Resource Partners LP's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.33, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alliance Resource Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alliance Resource Partners LP (ARLP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.58, compared to a current price of $25.91 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.33, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.38 and 0% at the Other Energy Sources industry median of 0.33. Alliance Resource Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alliance Resource Partners LP (ARLP), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 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 Alliance Resource Partners LP (ARLP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alliance Resource Partners LP stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.91 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.58.
GuruFocus considers Alliance Resource Partners LP to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ARLP:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.33 (13% below median its 10-year median of 0.38)
GF Value™: $22.58 vs. price of $25.91 (14.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Other Energy Sources median (#68 of 135)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARLP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alliance Resource Partners LP operates as a coal mining company based in the United States. It has four segments: Illinois Basin, Appalachia, Oil & Gas Royalties, and Coal Royalties. The Illinois Basin comprises underground mining complexes in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, and West Virginia. The Appalachia segment comprises the Mettiki mining complex, the Tunnel Ridge mining complex, and the MC Mining complex. The Oil & Gas Royalties has oil & gas mineral interests held by AR Midland and AllDale I & II, and includes Alliance Minerals' equity interests in both AllDale III and Cavalier Minerals. The Coal Royalties have included coal mineral reserves and resources owned or leased by Alliance Resource Properties.
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