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Aura MineralsAUGO -0.48%78 Debt-to-Equity is 1.00 as of Jun. 2026, which is 104% above its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates AUGO with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,224 Metals & Mining companies, Aura Minerals ranks worse than 87.25% 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 Aura Minerals's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
AUGO'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.49 Max: 3.51
Current: 1
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Aura Minerals was 3.51. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.49.
AUGO's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 87.25% of 1224
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.14
vs AUGO: 1.00
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.
Aura Minerals Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Aura Minerals Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aura Minerals'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 Gold subindustry, Aura Minerals'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.
Aura Minerals Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Aura Minerals's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aura Minerals'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.
Aura Minerals (AUGO) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.00 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Aura Minerals and its competitors. This is 104% above median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, Aura Minerals' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 3.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Aura Minerals ranks #1068 out of 1224 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 87.3%.
Is Aura Minerals' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Aura Minerals' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.00 is 104% above median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 3.51. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Aura Minerals' value of 1.00 is 614.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aura Minerals ranks #1068 out of 1224 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aura Minerals has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aura Minerals' Debt-to-Equity compare to HYMC and RBTK?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Aura Minerals ranks #1068 out of 1224 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Aura Minerals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Aura Minerals' value of 1.00 is 614.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Aura Minerals' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.15 to 3.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 0.14, Aura Minerals 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-Equity for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Metals & Mining companies is 0.14, based on 1,224 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. Aura Minerals's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.00 is 614.3% 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-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 Aura Minerals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aura Minerals's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.00, which is 104% above median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aura Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aura Minerals (AUGO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.29, compared to a current price of $88.25 — trading 173.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.00, which is 104% above median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 614.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.14. Aura Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aura Minerals (AUGO), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.00 as of Jun. 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 Aura Minerals (AUGO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aura Minerals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $88.25 is trading 173.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.29.
GuruFocus considers Aura Minerals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AUGO:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.00 (104% above median its 10-year median of 0.49)
GF Value™: $32.29 vs. price of $88.25 (173.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 614.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#1068 of 1224)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AUGO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aura Minerals Inc is a mid-tier gold and copper production company focused on the development and operation of gold and base metal projects in the Americas. The company's operating segments include: Minosa Mine, Apoena Mine, the Aranzazu Mine, Almas Mine, Borborema Mine and Serra Grande Mine. It derives maximum revenue from Aranzazu Mine. The company's growth projects include: Matupa in Brazil, and Era Dorada in Guatemala. whereas its exploration projects include: Carajas, in Brazil, and Tolda Fria in Colombia.
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