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Zimplats HoldingsASX:ZIM +1.22%67 Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 0.04. GuruFocus rates ASX:ZIM with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of A$22.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,218 Metals & Mining companies, Zimplats Holdings ranks better than 72.41% 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 Zimplats Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ZIM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.04 Max: 0.22
Current: 0.04
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Zimplats Holdings was 0.22. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.04.
ASX:ZIM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 72.41% of 1218
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.15
vs ASX:ZIM: 0.04
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.
Zimplats Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Zimplats Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zimplats Holdings'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 Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Zimplats Holdings'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.
Zimplats Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Zimplats Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zimplats Holdings'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.
Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Zimplats Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Zimplats Holdings ranks #336 out of 1218 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 27.6%.
Is Zimplats Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Zimplats Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is near median its 10-year median of 0.04. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Zimplats Holdings' value of 0.04 is 73.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zimplats Holdings ranks #336 out of 1218 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zimplats Holdings has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zimplats Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Zimplats Holdings ranks #336 out of 1218 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Zimplats Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Zimplats Holdings' value of 0.04 is 73.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.04 vs. the industry median of 0.15, Zimplats Holdings 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 1,218 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. Zimplats Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 73.3% 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 Zimplats Holdings 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. Zimplats Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zimplats Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$22.49, compared to a current price of A$13.27 — trading 41% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.04 and 73.3% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.15. Zimplats Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 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.
Is Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zimplats Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$13.27 is trading 41% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$22.49.
GuruFocus considers Zimplats Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ZIM:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.04 (near median its 10-year median of 0.04)
GF Value™: A$22.49 vs. price of A$13.27 (41% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.3% below the Metals & Mining median (#336 of 1218)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:ZIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zimplats Holdings Ltd is engaged in the production of the platinum group and associated metals such as platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium, and other associated metals (nickel, gold, copper, cobalt, and silver) from the Great Dyke in Zimbabwe. The Group operates as a vertically integrated mining concern and is managed as a single segment. The Group's operations are based in one geographical location, Zimbabwe. The Company operates mines in Ngezi and has processing plants in Selous and Ngezi.
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