Avino Silver & Gold MinesASM -1.63%78 Debt-to-Equity is 0.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 0.07. GuruFocus rates ASM with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,221 Metals & Mining companies, Avino Silver & Gold Mines ranks better than 76.66% 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 Avino Silver & Gold Mines's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.07 Max: 0.3
Current: 0.03
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Avino Silver & Gold Mines was 0.30. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.07.
ASM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 76.66% of 1221
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.15
vs ASM: 0.03
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.
Avino Silver & Gold Mines Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Avino Silver & Gold Mines 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 Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Avino Silver & Gold Mines'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.
Avino Silver & Gold Mines Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Avino Silver & Gold Mines's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avino Silver & Gold Mines'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.
Avino Silver & Gold Mines (ASM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Avino Silver & Gold Mines and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 0.07. Over the past decade, Avino Silver & Gold Mines' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Avino Silver & Gold Mines ranks #285 out of 1221 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 23.3%.
Is Avino Silver & Gold Mines' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Avino Silver & Gold Mines' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 0.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.30. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Avino Silver & Gold Mines' value of 0.03 is 80% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avino Silver & Gold Mines ranks #285 out of 1221 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Avino Silver & Gold Mines has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avino Silver & Gold Mines' Debt-to-Equity compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Avino Silver & Gold Mines ranks #285 out of 1221 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Avino Silver & Gold Mines in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Avino Silver & Gold Mines' value of 0.03 is 80% below this benchmark. Historically, Avino Silver & Gold Mines' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 0.15, Avino Silver & Gold 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-Equity for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Metals & Mining companies is 0.15, based on 1,221 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. Avino Silver & Gold Mines's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 is 80% 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-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 Avino Silver & Gold Mines and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avino Silver & Gold Mines's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avino Silver & Gold Mines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avino Silver & Gold Mines (ASM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.14, compared to a current price of $6.05 — trading 182.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 80% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.15. Avino Silver & Gold Mines' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Avino Silver & Gold Mines (ASM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03 as of Mar. 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 Avino Silver & Gold Mines (ASM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avino Silver & Gold Mines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.05 is trading 182.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.14.
GuruFocus considers Avino Silver & Gold Mines to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASM:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.03 (57% below median its 10-year median of 0.07)
GF Value™: $2.14 vs. price of $6.05 (182.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80% below the Metals & Mining median (#285 of 1221)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd is a mineral resource company. It is engaged in the exploration, extraction, and processing of silver, gold, and copper and the acquisition, exploration, and advancement of mineral properties. The company generates majority of its revenues through the sale of Copper produced from its mines. Its project portfolio includes Avino; San Gonzalo; Oxide Tailings; Bralorne Gold and others.
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