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Australian VanadiumASX:AVL +3.57%22 Debt-to-Equity is 0.11 as of Dec. 2025, which is 450% above its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates ASX:AVL with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,218 Metals & Mining companies, Australian Vanadium ranks better than 55.17% 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 Australian Vanadium's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:AVL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.02 Max: 0.11
Current: 0.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Australian Vanadium was 0.11. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.02.
ASX:AVL's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 55.17% of 1218
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.15
vs ASX:AVL: 0.11
Australian Vanadium (ASX:AVL) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Australian Vanadium Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Australian Vanadium Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Australian Vanadium's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Australian Vanadium Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Australian Vanadium'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.
Australian Vanadium Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Australian Vanadium's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Australian Vanadium'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.
Australian Vanadium (ASX:AVL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Australian Vanadium and its competitors. This is 450% above median its historical median of 0.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Australian Vanadium ranks #546 out of 1218 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is Australian Vanadium's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Australian Vanadium's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 is 450% above median its 10-year median of 0.02. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Australian Vanadium's value of 0.11 is 26.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Australian Vanadium ranks #546 out of 1218 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Australian Vanadium has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Australian Vanadium's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Australian Vanadium ranks #546 out of 1218 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Australian Vanadium in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Australian Vanadium's value of 0.11 is 26.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 0.15, Australian Vanadium 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 1,218 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. Australian Vanadium's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 is 26.7% 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 Australian Vanadium 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. Australian Vanadium's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11, which is 450% above median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Australian Vanadium stock overvalued right now?
Australian Vanadium (ASX:AVL) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.11. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11, which is 450% above median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 26.7% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.15. Australian Vanadium's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Australian Vanadium (ASX:AVL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11 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.
Australian Vanadium Ltd is engaged in the exploration of vanadium, titanium, and other economic resources. The company is also involved in the development of vanadium electrolyte production and the sale of vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) systems. The firm operates in three segments: Upstream Australian Vanadium Project, Midstream Electrolyte Plant, and Downstream Energy Storage. Its projects include The Australian Vanadium Project, Coates Project - Vanadium, PGE, Nickel, Blesberg Lithium-Tantalum, Nowthanna Hill Uranium & Vanadium.
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