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Sage PotashSGPTF +4.16%35 Debt-to-Equity is 0.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates SGPTF with a GF Score™ of 35/100. Among 1,230 Metals & Mining companies, Sage Potash ranks better than 54.55% 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 Sage Potash's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SGPTF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.17 Max: 2.37
Current: 0.11
During the past 4 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sage Potash was 2.37. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.17.
SGPTF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 54.55% of 1230
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.135
vs SGPTF: 0.11
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.
Sage Potash Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sage Potash Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sage Potash'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, Sage Potash'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.
Sage Potash Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sage Potash's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sage Potash'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.
Sage Potash (SGPTF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sage Potash and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, Sage Potash's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 2.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Sage Potash ranks #559 out of 1230 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 45.4%.
Is Sage Potash's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sage Potash's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 2.37. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Sage Potash's value of 0.11 is 18.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sage Potash ranks #559 out of 1230 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sage Potash has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sage Potash's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sage Potash ranks #559 out of 1230 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Sage Potash in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Sage Potash's value of 0.11 is 18.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Sage Potash's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 2.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.14, Sage Potash 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 0.14, based on 1,230 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. Sage Potash's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.11 is 18.5% 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 Sage Potash 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. Sage Potash's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sage Potash stock overvalued right now?
Sage Potash (SGPTF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.11. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 18.5% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.14. Sage Potash's overall GF Score™ is 35/100. 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 Sage Potash (SGPTF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.11 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.
Sage Potash Corp is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties. Its principal business activity is the acquisition, exploration, and development of Potash mineral properties. It holds interest in Sage Plain Potash property. The projects of the company includes: Sage Potash and Sage Lithium.
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