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Metro MiningMMILF 52 Debt-to-Equity is 0.48 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates MMILF with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,221 Metals & Mining companies, Metro Mining ranks worse than 73.38% 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 Metro Mining's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MMILF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 0.48 Max: 10.16
Current: 0.48
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Metro Mining was 10.16. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.48.
MMILF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 73.38% of 1221
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.15
vs MMILF: 0.48
Metro Mining (OTCPK:MMILF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Metro Mining Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Metro Mining Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metro Mining'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 Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Metro Mining'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.
Metro Mining Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Metro Mining's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metro Mining'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.
Metro Mining (MMILF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.48 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Metro Mining and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Metro Mining's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.37 to 10.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Metro Mining ranks #896 out of 1221 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 73.4%.
Is Metro Mining's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Metro Mining's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.48 is near median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 10.16. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Metro Mining's value of 0.48 is 220% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metro Mining ranks #896 out of 1221 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Metro Mining has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metro Mining's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Metro Mining ranks #896 out of 1221 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Metro Mining in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Metro Mining's value of 0.48 is 220% above this benchmark. Historically, Metro Mining's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.37 to 10.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.15, Metro Mining 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 1,221 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. Metro Mining's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.48 is 220% 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 Metro Mining 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. Metro Mining's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.48, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metro Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Mining (MMILF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.81, compared to a current price of $1.15 — trading 42.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.48, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 220% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.15. Metro Mining's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Metro Mining (MMILF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.48 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 Metro Mining (MMILF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Mining stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.15 is trading 42.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.81.
GuruFocus considers Metro Mining to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MMILF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.48 (near median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: $0.81 vs. price of $1.15 (42.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 220% above the Metals & Mining median (#896 of 1221)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MMILF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metro Mining Ltd is an Australian exploration and mining company based in Brisbane, Queensland. Its flagship project is the Bauxite Hills Mine. The principal activities of the Group are the exploration, mining, and sale of bauxite, and the brownfield expansion of the Bauxite Hills Mine. The Group's customers are located in one geographic area, China, with all of the revenue from the sales of bauxite derived from that area. The company has one reportable segment, being the production and sale of bauxite from the Group's Bauxite Hills Mine in Queensland.
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