Debt-to-Equity Ratio
Higher than 53% of Basic Materials sector peers
Updated 1546h ago
Sector Performance
53th percentileAG
0.11x
Sector Median
0.10x
Sector Avg
0.29x
Deep Analysis
First Majestic Silver Corp.'s debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11x means the company uses only 11 cents of debt for every dollar of shareholders’ equity, indicating a low reliance on borrowing to finance its operations.
This ratio matches the Basic Materials sector median of exactly 0.11x, placing the company at the 47th percentile among its peers—essentially in the middle of the pack. Historical trend data is not available (N/A), as the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and last eight quarters of values are all listed as N/A. Because the current level is low and in line with the sector average but there is no trend direction to assess, the metric suggests neither increasing financial risk nor a clear improvement—merely a stable, conservative capital structure. This combination of a low, average-level ratio with no directional change implies a neutral risk profile with no unusual opportunity or danger from leverage. The metric directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the debt-to-equity ratio provides no reason to upgrade or downgrade the stock relative to its sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about AG?
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?
Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.
How does AG's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?
AG's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.11x compares to a Basic Materials sector median of 0.10x, placing it in the 53th percentile.
Who are AG's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest Basic Materials peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: PAAS (0.10x), KGC (0.08x), RGLD (0.08x), CDE (0.07x), ALB (0.19x).
The Formula
Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity
Why It Matters
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
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0.11x
Sector Median
0.10x
Sector Avg
0.29x
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