China Gold International Resources (TSX:CGG) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.51 (As of Mar. 2026) — 89% Below Median

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TSX:CGG China Gold International Resources Corp Ltd TSX:CGG
69 GF Score
Price C$32.04
GF Value C$20.75
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is China Gold International Resources Debt-to-EBITDA?

China Gold International Resources TSX:CGG +2.07% 69 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 4.83. GuruFocus rates TSX:CGG with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of C$20.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 596 Metals & Mining companies, China Gold International Resources ranks better than 61.24% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

China Gold International Resources's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$336 Mil. China Gold International Resources's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$418 Mil. China Gold International Resources's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1,486 Mil. China Gold International Resources's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.51.

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 China Gold International Resources's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:CGG' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73   Med: 4.83   Max: 11.55
Current: 0.73

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of China Gold International Resources was 11.55. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 4.83.

TSX:CGG's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
61.24% of 596 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.2 vs TSX:CGG: 0.73

China Gold International Resources  (TSX:CGG) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

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.


China Gold International Resources Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


China Gold International Resources Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Gold International Resources's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.

China Gold International Resources Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

China Gold International Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.88 1.64 6.18 2.87 0.74

China Gold International Resources Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.86 1.25 0.93 0.78 0.51

TSX:CGG vs HL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, China Gold International Resources'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.


China Gold International Resources Debt-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, China Gold International Resources's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Gold International Resources's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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China Gold International Resources Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

China Gold International Resources's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(340.564 + 414.69) / 1023.894
=0.74

China Gold International Resources's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(335.58 + 418.468) / 1486.48
=0.51

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.51 mean?
China Gold International Resources (TSX:CGG) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.51 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 China Gold International Resources. This is 89% below median its historical median of 4.83. Over the past decade, China Gold International Resources' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.73 to 11.55. According to the industry distribution chart, China Gold International Resources ranks #231 out of 596 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 38.8%.
Is China Gold International Resources' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
China Gold International Resources' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.51 is 89% below median its 10-year median of 4.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 11.55. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.20. China Gold International Resources' value of 0.51 is 57.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Gold International Resources ranks #231 out of 596 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Gold International Resources has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Gold International Resources' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, China Gold International Resources ranks #231 out of 596 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts China Gold International Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.20. China Gold International Resources' value of 0.51 is 57.5% below this benchmark. Historically, China Gold International Resources' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.73 to 11.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.83 vs. the industry median of 1.20, China Gold International Resources 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-EBITDA for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Metals & Mining companies is 1.20, based on 596 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. China Gold International Resources's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.51 is 57.5% 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-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 China Gold International Resources. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Gold International Resources's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.51, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 4.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Gold International Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Gold International Resources (TSX:CGG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$20.75, compared to a current price of C$32.04 — trading 54.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.51, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 4.83 and 57.5% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.20. China Gold International Resources' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 China Gold International Resources (TSX:CGG), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.51 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 China Gold International Resources (TSX:CGG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Gold International Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$32.04 is trading 54.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$20.75. GuruFocus considers China Gold International Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CGG:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.51 (89% below median its 10-year median of 4.83)
  • GF Value™: C$20.75 vs. price of C$32.04 (54.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.5% below the Metals & Mining median (#231 of 596)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CGG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Gold International Resources Business Description

Address 400 Burrard Street, Suite 1780, Commerce Place, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 3A6
China Gold International Resources Corp Ltd is a company engaged in acquiring, developing, and mining mineral reserves in China. The company operates two producing mines in China: the CSH Gold Mine in Inner Mongolia Region, and the Jiama Copper-Polymetallic Mine in Tibet Region. Geographically, the Group's revenue is generated from gold sales and copper multi-products to customers in the PRC. It has two operating segments: The mine-produced gold segment consists of the production of gold dore bars through mining, metallurgical processing, production and selling of gold dore bars; and The mine-produced copper concentrate segment includes the production of copper concentrate including other by-products through mining, metallurgical processing, production and selling copper concentrate.
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