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Warrior Met CoalHCC -1.09%78 Debt-to-Equity is 0.12 as of Jun. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates HCC with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Steel companies, Warrior Met Coal ranks better than 81.02% 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 Warrior Met Coal's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HCC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.25 Max: 1.49
Current: 0.12
During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Warrior Met Coal was 1.49. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.25.
HCC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 81.02% of 548
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs HCC: 0.12
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.
Warrior Met Coal Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Warrior Met Coal Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Warrior Met Coal'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 Coking Coal subindustry, Warrior Met Coal'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.
Warrior Met Coal Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Warrior Met Coal's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Warrior Met Coal'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.
Warrior Met Coal (HCC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.12 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Warrior Met Coal and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Warrior Met Coal's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 1.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Warrior Met Coal ranks #104 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is Warrior Met Coal's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Warrior Met Coal's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.12 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 1.49. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Warrior Met Coal's value of 0.12 is 70% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Warrior Met Coal ranks #104 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Warrior Met Coal has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Warrior Met Coal's Debt-to-Equity compare to AMR and SXC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Warrior Met Coal ranks #104 out of 548 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Warrior Met Coal in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. Warrior Met Coal's value of 0.12 is 70% below this benchmark. Historically, Warrior Met Coal's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 1.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Warrior Met Coal 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Steel companies is 0.40, based on 548 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. Warrior Met Coal's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.12 is 70% 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 Warrior Met Coal and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Warrior Met Coal's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.12, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Warrior Met Coal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warrior Met Coal (HCC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $64.84, compared to a current price of $96.72 — trading 49.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.12, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 70% below the Steel industry median of 0.40. Warrior Met Coal's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 Warrior Met Coal (HCC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.12 as of Jun. 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 Warrior Met Coal (HCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warrior Met Coal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $96.72 is trading 49.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.84.
GuruFocus considers Warrior Met Coal to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HCC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.12 (52% below median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: $64.84 vs. price of $96.72 (49.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70% below the Steel median (#104 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Warrior Met Coal Inc produces and exports met or steelmaking coal, which is used as a component for steel production by metal manufacturers in Europe, South America, and Asia. The company is involved in longwall mining operations in its underground mines based in Alabama, Mine No. 4, Mine No. 7, and Blue Creek. Additionally, its natural gas operations remove and sell natural gas from owned and leased coal seams by reducing natural gas levels in its mines. The company generates revenue mainly through the production of steelmaking coal for sale to the steel industry. Geographically, the firm generates maximum revenue from its customers in Asia, followed by Europe, South America, and the United States.
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