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Shandong Gold Mining CoSDGMF 85 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 2.94. GuruFocus rates SDGMF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 609 Metals & Mining companies, Shandong Gold Mining Co ranks worse than 82.76% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shandong Gold Mining Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SDGMF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1 Med: 2.94 Max: 5.5
Current: 5.35
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Shandong Gold Mining Co was 5.50. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 2.94.
SDGMF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 82.76% of 609
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.05
vs SDGMF: 5.35
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Shandong Gold Mining Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Shandong Gold Mining Co Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Gold subindustry, Shandong Gold Mining Co's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
Shandong Gold Mining Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Shandong Gold Mining Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shandong Gold Mining Co's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Shandong Gold Mining Co (SDGMF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.10 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Shandong Gold Mining Co. This is 39% above median its historical median of 2.94. Over the past decade, Shandong Gold Mining Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.10 to 5.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Shandong Gold Mining Co ranks #504 out of 609 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 82.8%.
Is Shandong Gold Mining Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Shandong Gold Mining Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.10 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 2.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 5.50. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.05. Shandong Gold Mining Co's value of 4.10 is 290.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shandong Gold Mining Co ranks #504 out of 609 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shandong Gold Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shandong Gold Mining Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Shandong Gold Mining Co ranks #504 out of 609 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Shandong Gold Mining Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.05. Shandong Gold Mining Co's value of 4.10 is 290.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Shandong Gold Mining Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.10 to 5.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.94 vs. the industry median of 1.05, Shandong Gold Mining Co has consistently been above 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-EBITDA for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Metals & Mining companies is 1.05, based on 609 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Shandong Gold Mining Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.10 is 290.5% above 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-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Shandong Gold Mining Co. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shandong Gold Mining Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.10, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 2.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shandong Gold Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shandong Gold Mining Co (SDGMF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.98, compared to a current price of $2.69 — trading 35.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.10, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 2.94 and 290.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.05. Shandong Gold Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Shandong Gold Mining Co (SDGMF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.10 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 Shandong Gold Mining Co (SDGMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shandong Gold Mining Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.69 is trading 35.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.98.
GuruFocus considers Shandong Gold Mining Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SDGMF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.10 (39% above median its 10-year median of 2.94)
GF Value™: $1.98 vs. price of $2.69 (35.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 290.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#504 of 609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SDGMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shandong Gold Mining Co Ltd is a China-based company mainly engaged in the exploration, mining, beneficiation, and sales of gold and non-ferrous metals. Additionally, it is involved in the production, processing, and sales of specialized equipment for gold mines and construction and decoration materials. The company's main products include standard gold bullions, investment gold bars, alloy gold, and silver ingots. Its portfolio of gold mines comprises Sanshandao Gold Mine, Jiaojia Gold Mine, Xincheng Gold Mine, Veladero Gold Mine, and Qinghai Dachaidan Mining, among others. The company's reporting segments are: Gold, which derives maximum revenue, Silver metal, Copper metal, Iron ore concentrates, Lead metal, Zinc metal, Purchased gold, Small gold bars, and Others.
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