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Avalon Advanced MaterialsTSX:AVL -7.84%66 Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of May. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates TSX:AVL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of C$19.58 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,222 Metals & Mining companies, Avalon Advanced Materials ranks better than 99.92% 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 Avalon Advanced Materials's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:AVL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.03 Max: 0.09
Current: 0.01
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Avalon Advanced Materials was 0.09. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.03.
TSX:AVL's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 99.92% of 1222
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.145
vs TSX:AVL: 0.01
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.
Avalon Advanced Materials Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Avalon Advanced Materials Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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, Avalon Advanced Materials'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.
Avalon Advanced Materials Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Avalon Advanced Materials's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avalon Advanced Materials'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.
Avalon Advanced Materials (TSX:AVL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Avalon Advanced Materials and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 0.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Avalon Advanced Materials ranks #1 out of 1222 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Avalon Advanced Materials' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Avalon Advanced Materials' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.03. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Avalon Advanced Materials' value of 0.01 is 93.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avalon Advanced Materials ranks #1 out of 1222 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Avalon Advanced Materials has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avalon Advanced Materials' Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Avalon Advanced Materials ranks #1 out of 1222 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Avalon Advanced Materials in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Avalon Advanced Materials' value of 0.01 is 93.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 0.15, Avalon Advanced Materials 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 1,222 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. Avalon Advanced Materials's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 93.1% 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 Avalon Advanced Materials 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. Avalon Advanced Materials's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avalon Advanced Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avalon Advanced Materials (TSX:AVL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$19.58, compared to a current price of C$4.70 — trading 76% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 93.1% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.15. Avalon Advanced Materials' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Avalon Advanced Materials (TSX:AVL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of May. 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 Avalon Advanced Materials (TSX:AVL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avalon Advanced Materials stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$4.70 is trading 76% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$19.58.
GuruFocus considers Avalon Advanced Materials to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSX:AVL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.01 (67% below median its 10-year median of 0.03)
GF Value™: C$19.58 vs. price of C$4.70 (76% below fair value)
Industry Position: 93.1% below the Metals & Mining median (#1 of 1222)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:AVL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avalon Advanced Materials Inc is a mineral exploration and development company. It is principally engaged in the acquisition, exploration, evaluation, and development of specialty and critical minerals properties, located principally in Canada. It holds an exploration license within four claims in the East Kemptville area of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The company also holds an interest in a mining lease in the Warren Township Anorthosite Project, Nechalacho REE Project, and Net Smelter Returns (NSR) rights in the East Cedartree Gold Property, and the Wolf Mountain Platinum-Palladium Project located near Thunder Bay, Ontario.
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