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International GraphiteASX:IG6 -2.56% Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 as of Dec. 2025, which is 700% above its 10-year median of 0.01. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,222 Metals & Mining companies, International Graphite ranks better than 61.13% 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 International Graphite's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:IG6'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.01 Max: 0.09
Current: 0.08
During the past 4 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of International Graphite was 0.09. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.01.
ASX:IG6's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 61.13% of 1222
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.145
vs ASX:IG6: 0.08
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.
International Graphite Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
International Graphite Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International Graphite'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.
International Graphite Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, International Graphite'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.
International Graphite Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, International Graphite's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Graphite'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.
International Graphite (ASX:IG6) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on International Graphite and its competitors. This is 700% above median its historical median of 0.01. According to the industry distribution chart, International Graphite ranks #475 out of 1222 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is International Graphite's Debt-to-Equity too high?
International Graphite's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 700% above median its 10-year median of 0.01. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. International Graphite's value of 0.08 is 44.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Graphite ranks #475 out of 1222 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does International Graphite's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, International Graphite ranks #475 out of 1222 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts International Graphite in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. International Graphite's value of 0.08 is 44.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.01 vs. the industry median of 0.15, International Graphite 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 1,222 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. International Graphite's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 44.8% 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 International Graphite 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. International Graphite's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 700% above median its own 10-year median of 0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Graphite stock overvalued right now?
International Graphite (ASX:IG6) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 700% above median its 10-year median of 0.01 and 44.8% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.15. 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 International Graphite (ASX:IG6), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 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.
International Graphite Ltd is developing a vertically integrated graphite business aimed at supplying high-quality graphite products for industrial manufacturing and emerging battery markets. Focusing on the exploration and development of the Springdale Graphite Project in Western Australia, the company is building reliable mine-to-market operations. It is also advancing commercial downstream processing facilities in Western Australia, Germany, and potentially the United States, to meet growing international demand driven by the transition to electric vehicles and renewable energy. The company operates mainly in the graphite products segment.
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