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Lithium Argentina AGLAR +2.41%33 Debt-to-Equity is 0.32 as of Jun. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates LAR with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,222 Metals & Mining companies, Lithium Argentina AG ranks worse than 64.08% 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 Lithium Argentina AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LAR'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.27 Max: 1.21
Current: 0.32
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Lithium Argentina AG was 1.21. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.27.
LAR's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 64.08% of 1222
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.14
vs LAR: 0.32
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.
Lithium Argentina AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Lithium Argentina AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lithium Argentina AG'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.
Lithium Argentina AG Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Lithium Argentina AG'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.
Lithium Argentina AG Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lithium Argentina AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lithium Argentina AG'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.
Lithium Argentina AG (LAR) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.32 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Lithium Argentina AG and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Lithium Argentina AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 1.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Lithium Argentina AG ranks #783 out of 1222 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 64.1%.
Is Lithium Argentina AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Lithium Argentina AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.32 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 1.21. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Lithium Argentina AG's value of 0.32 is 128.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lithium Argentina AG ranks #783 out of 1222 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lithium Argentina AG has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lithium Argentina AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lithium Argentina AG ranks #783 out of 1222 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Lithium Argentina AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Lithium Argentina AG's value of 0.32 is 128.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Lithium Argentina AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 1.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.14, Lithium Argentina AG 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 0.14, 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. Lithium Argentina AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.32 is 128.6% 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 Lithium Argentina AG and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lithium Argentina AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.32, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lithium Argentina AG stock overvalued right now?
Lithium Argentina AG (LAR) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.32. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.32, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 128.6% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.14. Lithium Argentina AG's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Lithium Argentina AG (LAR), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.32 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.
Lithium Argentina AG is a Swiss-domiciled resource company focused on advancing lithium projects. Its project portfolio comprises its ownership interests in the Cauchari-Olaroz property in Jujuy, Argentina; the Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes project; and the Sal de la Puna project, PPG, in Salta, Argentina. Additionally, the company owns the Salar de Antofalla (Antofalla Project) in the Province of Catamarca, Argentina. It is focused on the operations at Cauchari-Olaroz and advancing the development of its lithium growth pipeline in Argentina.
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