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WA1 ResourcesWAORF -17.23%14 Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates WAORF with a GF Score™ of 14/100. Among 1,218 Metals & Mining companies, WA1 Resources 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 WA1 Resources's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WAORF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 0.01
Current: 0.01
During the past 4 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of WA1 Resources was 0.01. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.
WAORF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 99.92% of 1218
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.15
vs WAORF: 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.
WA1 Resources Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
WA1 Resources Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WA1 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, WA1 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.
WA1 Resources Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, WA1 Resources's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WA1 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.
WA1 Resources (WAORF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on WA1 Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, WA1 Resources ranks #1 out of 1218 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is WA1 Resources' Debt-to-Equity too high?
WA1 Resources' current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. WA1 Resources' value of 0.01 is 93.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WA1 Resources ranks #1 out of 1218 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, WA1 Resources has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WA1 Resources' Debt-to-Equity compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, WA1 Resources ranks #1 out of 1218 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places WA1 Resources in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. WA1 Resources' value of 0.01 is 93.3% below this benchmark. 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 1,218 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. WA1 Resources's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 93.3% 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 WA1 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. WA1 Resources's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WA1 Resources stock overvalued right now?
WA1 Resources (WAORF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 and 93.3% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.15. WA1 Resources' overall GF Score™ is 14/100. 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 WA1 Resources (WAORF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 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.
WA1 Resources Ltd is a mineral development in Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Its projects include West Arunta, Madura, Hidden Valley, and Niobium.
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