Capstone CopperCSCCF +2.56%91 Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates CSCCF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,220 Metals & Mining companies, Capstone Copper ranks worse than 70.08% 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 Capstone Copper's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CSCCF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.35 Max: 0.48
Current: 0.41
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Capstone Copper was 0.48. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.35.
CSCCF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 70.08% of 1220
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.15
vs CSCCF: 0.41
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.
Capstone Copper Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Capstone Copper Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Capstone Copper'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.
For the Copper subindustry, Capstone Copper'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.
Capstone Copper Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Capstone Copper's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Capstone Copper'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.
Capstone Copper (CSCCF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Capstone Copper and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, Capstone Copper's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Capstone Copper ranks #855 out of 1220 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 70.1%.
Is Capstone Copper's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Capstone Copper's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.48. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Capstone Copper's value of 0.41 is 173.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Capstone Copper ranks #855 out of 1220 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Capstone Copper has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capstone Copper's Debt-to-Equity compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Capstone Copper ranks #855 out of 1220 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Capstone Copper in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Capstone Copper's value of 0.41 is 173.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Capstone Copper's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 0.15, Capstone Copper has consistently been above 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 1,220 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. Capstone Copper's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 is 173.3% above 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 Capstone Copper 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. Capstone Copper's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capstone Copper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capstone Copper (CSCCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.45, compared to a current price of $9.30 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 173.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.15. Capstone Copper's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 8 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 Capstone Copper (CSCCF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 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 Capstone Copper (CSCCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capstone Copper stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.30 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.45.
GuruFocus considers Capstone Copper to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CSCCF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.41 (17% above median its 10-year median of 0.35)
GF Value™: $9.45 vs. price of $9.30 (1.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 173.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#855 of 1220)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CSCCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Capstone Copper Corp is a company that mines, explores, and develops mineral properties in the Americas. Specifically, the group has operating mines in the United states, Mexico, and Canada, and development projects in Chile and Canada. The company's main focus is copper, but the company also produces zinc, lead, molybdenum, silver, and gold. The company has six reportable segments which are Pinto Valley (united states), Mantos Blancos (Chile), Mantoverde (Chile), Cozamin (Mexico), as well as the Santo Domingo development project (Chile), and Other.
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