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First TelluriumFSTTF +7.47%24 Debt-to-Equity is -1.69 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FSTTF with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,220 Metals & Mining companies, First Tellurium ranks worse than 81967.13% 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 First Tellurium's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FSTTF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.83 Med: -0.37 Max: 17.5
Current: -1.7
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of First Tellurium was 17.50. The lowest was -2.83. And the median was -0.37.
FSTTF's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 0.15
vs FSTTF: -1.70
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.
First Tellurium Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
First Tellurium Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Tellurium'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 Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, First Tellurium'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.
First Tellurium Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, First Tellurium's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Tellurium'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.
First Tellurium (FSTTF) has a Debt-to-Equity of -1.69 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on First Tellurium and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, First Tellurium ranks #999999 out of 1220 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is First Tellurium's Debt-to-Equity too high?
First Tellurium's current Debt-to-Equity is -1.69. Based on the distribution chart, First Tellurium ranks #999999 out of 1220 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, First Tellurium has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Tellurium's Debt-to-Equity compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, First Tellurium ranks #999999 out of 1220 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places First Tellurium in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. 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. 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 First Tellurium 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. First Tellurium's current Debt-to-Equity is -1.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Tellurium stock overvalued right now?
First Tellurium (FSTTF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of -1.69. The current Debt-to-Equity is -1.69. First Tellurium's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 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 First Tellurium (FSTTF), the current Debt-to-Equity is -1.69 as of Apr. 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.
First Tellurium Corp is exploring and developing tellurium projects in North America while also developing tellurium-based thermoelectric technologies. The Company explores mineral properties in Canada and the United States and conducts research and development of thermoelectric generator technology. It operates in two segments: the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties and the research and development of thermoelectric generator technologies. Its mineral assets include the Deer Horn property in British Columbia and the Colorado Klondike property in Colorado. Current activities focus on exploration, property maintenance, and advancement of TEG research and prototyping, with operations present across Canada and the United States.
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