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Sandfire ResourcesSFRRF 78 Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.09. GuruFocus rates SFRRF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,219 Metals & Mining companies, Sandfire Resources ranks better than 61.12% 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 Sandfire Resources's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SFRRF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.09 Max: 0.49
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sandfire Resources was 0.49. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.09.
SFRRF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 61.12% of 1219
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.15
vs SFRRF: 0.08
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.
Sandfire Resources Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sandfire Resources Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sandfire Resources'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 Copper subindustry, Sandfire Resources'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.
Sandfire Resources Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sandfire Resources's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sandfire Resources'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.
Sandfire Resources (SFRRF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sandfire Resources and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Sandfire Resources ranks #474 out of 1219 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is Sandfire Resources' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sandfire Resources' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.09. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Sandfire Resources' value of 0.08 is 46.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sandfire Resources ranks #474 out of 1219 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sandfire Resources has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sandfire Resources' Debt-to-Equity compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sandfire Resources ranks #474 out of 1219 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Sandfire Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Sandfire Resources' value of 0.08 is 46.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.09 vs. the industry median of 0.15, Sandfire Resources 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Metals & Mining companies is 0.15, based on 1,219 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. Sandfire Resources's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 46.7% 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 Sandfire Resources 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. Sandfire Resources's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sandfire Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandfire Resources (SFRRF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.03, compared to a current price of $14.51 — trading 44.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.09 and 46.7% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.15. Sandfire Resources' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Sandfire Resources (SFRRF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 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 Sandfire Resources (SFRRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandfire Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.51 is trading 44.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.03.
GuruFocus considers Sandfire Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SFRRF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.08 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.09)
GF Value™: $10.03 vs. price of $14.51 (44.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.7% below the Metals & Mining median (#474 of 1219)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SFRRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sandfire Resources Ltd is a copper-focused mineral exploration and development company. The company's operating segments include DeGrussa Copper operations, MATSA Copper Operations, Black Butte Copper Project, Motheo Copper Operations, and Exploration and Other. It derives key revenue from the MATSA Copper Operations segment, which consists of the Minas de Aguas Tenidas (MATSA) polymetallic mining complex in Spain and exploration and evaluation activities in Spain and Portugal. The operations comprise three underground mines and a central processing facility. The mines generate revenue from the sale of copper, zinc, and lead concentrates containing a silver by-product. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Spain, followed by China, Sweden, Malaysia, and other regions.
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