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Metal Powder WorksASX:MPW -10.43%50 Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of Dec. 2025, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates ASX:MPW with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,222 Metals & Mining companies, Metal Powder Works ranks better than 99.92% 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 Metal Powder Works's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:MPW'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.52 Med: 0.02 Max: 0.22
Current: 0.01
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Metal Powder Works was 0.22. The lowest was -3.52. And the median was 0.02.
ASX:MPW's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 99.92% of 1222
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.15
vs ASX:MPW: 0.01
Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Metal Powder Works Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Metal Powder Works Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metal Powder Works'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.
Metal Powder Works Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Metal Powder Works'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.
Metal Powder Works Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Metal Powder Works's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metal Powder Works'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.
Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Metal Powder Works and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 0.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #1 out of 1222 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Metal Powder Works' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Metal Powder Works' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.02. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Metal Powder Works' value of 0.01 is 93.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #1 out of 1222 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Metal Powder Works has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metal Powder Works' Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #1 out of 1222 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Metal Powder Works in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Metal Powder Works' value of 0.01 is 93.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 0.15, Metal Powder Works 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. Metal Powder Works's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 93.3% 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 Metal Powder Works 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. Metal Powder Works's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 50% below 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 Metal Powder Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.13, compared to a current price of A$2.06 — trading 1484.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 93.3% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.15. Metal Powder Works' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 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 Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 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.
Is Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metal Powder Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$2.06 is trading 1484.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.13.
GuruFocus considers Metal Powder Works to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:MPW:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.01 (50% below median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: A$0.13 vs. price of A$2.06 (1484.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 93.3% below the Metals & Mining median (#1 of 1222)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MPW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metal Powder Works Ltd is focused on producing high-quality metal powders for additive manufacturing. The company is engaged in two segments -Welding Technology in which there is development and commercialisation of proprietary high-speed precision welding solutions that improve the economics of fabrication and second is Metal Powders which includes Manufacture and supply of high-quality metal powders and related technologies for advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and other industrial applications.
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