Philex MiningPHS:PX +1.43%65 Debt-to-Equity is 0.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates PHS:PX with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱3.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,221 Metals & Mining companies, Philex Mining ranks worse than 79.44% 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 Philex Mining's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:PX'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 0.4 Max: 0.65
Current: 0.65
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Philex Mining was 0.65. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.40.
PHS:PX's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 79.44% of 1221
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.15
vs PHS:PX: 0.65
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Philex Mining Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Philex Mining Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Philex 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, Philex 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.
Philex Mining Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Philex Mining's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Philex 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.
Philex Mining (PHS:PX) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.65 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Philex Mining and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, Philex Mining's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.24 to 0.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Philex Mining ranks #970 out of 1221 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 79.4%.
Is Philex Mining's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Philex Mining's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.65 is 63% above median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.65. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Philex Mining's value of 0.65 is 333.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Philex Mining ranks #970 out of 1221 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Philex Mining has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Philex Mining's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Philex Mining ranks #970 out of 1221 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Philex Mining in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Philex Mining's value of 0.65 is 333.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Philex Mining's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.24 to 0.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 0.15, Philex 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. Philex Mining's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.65 is 333.3% 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 Philex 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. Philex Mining's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.65, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Philex Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Philex Mining (PHS:PX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱3.24, compared to a current price of ₱7.08 — trading 118.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.65, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 333.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.15. Philex Mining's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Philex Mining (PHS:PX), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.65 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 Philex Mining (PHS:PX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Philex Mining stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₱7.08 is trading 118.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱3.24.
GuruFocus considers Philex Mining to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:PX:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.65 (63% above median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: ₱3.24 vs. price of ₱7.08 (118.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 333.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#970 of 1221)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:PX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Philex Mining Corporation is engaged in large-scale exploration, development, and utilization of mineral resources. The company mainly operates the Padcal Mine, an underground block cave operation in the Far East, producing copper, gold, and silver concentrates. The other projects in its portfolio are the Silangan Copper and Gold Project, situated in Surigao del Norte, Northeastern Mindanao; the Sibutad Project, in Zamboanga del Norte; and the Bulawan project, in Sipalay City, Philippines. Philex Mining generates maximum revenue from the sale of copper, followed by the sale of gold and silver concentrates. The company operates in two reportable business segments: the mining and metals segment, which generates the maximum revenue, and the energy and hydrocarbon segment.
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