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Altius MineralsTSX:ALS -0.15%76 Debt-to-Equity is 0.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates TSX:ALS with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of C$33.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,217 Metals & Mining companies, Altius Minerals ranks better than 63.43% 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 Altius Minerals's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:ALS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.25 Max: 0.45
Current: 0.07
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Altius Minerals was 0.45. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.25.
TSX:ALS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 63.43% of 1217
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.15
vs TSX:ALS: 0.07
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.
Altius Minerals Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Altius Minerals Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Altius Minerals'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, Altius Minerals'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.
Altius Minerals Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Altius Minerals's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Altius Minerals'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.
Altius Minerals (TSX:ALS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.07 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Altius Minerals and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Altius Minerals' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Altius Minerals ranks #445 out of 1217 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is Altius Minerals' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Altius Minerals' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.07 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.45. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Altius Minerals' value of 0.07 is 53.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Altius Minerals ranks #445 out of 1217 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Altius Minerals has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Altius Minerals' Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Altius Minerals ranks #445 out of 1217 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Altius Minerals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Altius Minerals' value of 0.07 is 53.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Altius Minerals' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.15, Altius Minerals 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 1,217 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. Altius Minerals's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.07 is 53.3% 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 Altius Minerals 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. Altius Minerals's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.07, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Altius Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altius Minerals (TSX:ALS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$33.07, compared to a current price of C$58.36 — trading 76.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.07, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 53.3% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.15. Altius Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 Altius Minerals (TSX:ALS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.07 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 Altius Minerals (TSX:ALS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altius Minerals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$58.36 is trading 76.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$33.07.
GuruFocus considers Altius Minerals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:ALS:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.07 (72% below median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: C$33.07 vs. price of C$58.36 (76.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.3% below the Metals & Mining median (#445 of 1217)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:ALS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Altius Minerals Corp is engaged in the business of obtaining diversified mining royalty. It holds interests in mining operations that produce metals and minerals such as copper, nickel, cobalt, lithium, potash, and iron ore. The corporation also holds other pre-development stage royalty interests and various earlier-stage royalties. It is engaged in the operating segments of Mineral Royalties, Renewable Royalties, and Project Generation. It generates the majority of its revenue from Mineral Royalties.
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