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Boliden ABBLIDF -3.84%87 Debt-to-Equity is 0.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 0.19. GuruFocus rates BLIDF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,222 Metals & Mining companies, Boliden AB ranks worse than 63.09% 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 Boliden AB's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BLIDF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.19 Max: 0.44
Current: 0.29
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Boliden AB was 0.44. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.19.
BLIDF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 63.09% of 1222
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.15
vs BLIDF: 0.29
Boliden AB (OTCPK:BLIDF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Boliden AB Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Boliden AB Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boliden AB'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 Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Boliden AB'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.
Boliden AB Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Boliden AB's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boliden AB'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.
Boliden AB (BLIDF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.29 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Boliden AB and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 0.19. Over the past decade, Boliden AB's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Boliden AB ranks #771 out of 1222 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 63.1%.
Is Boliden AB's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Boliden AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.29 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 0.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.44. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Boliden AB's value of 0.29 is 93.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boliden AB ranks #771 out of 1222 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Boliden AB has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boliden AB's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Boliden AB ranks #771 out of 1222 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Boliden AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Boliden AB's value of 0.29 is 93.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Boliden AB's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 0.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.19 vs. the industry median of 0.15, Boliden AB 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 0.15, based on 1,222 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. Boliden AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.29 is 93.3% 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 Boliden AB 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. Boliden AB's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.29, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boliden AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boliden AB (BLIDF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.24, compared to a current price of $51.10 — trading 23.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.29, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 0.19 and 93.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.15. Boliden AB's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 7 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 Boliden AB (BLIDF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.29 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 Boliden AB (BLIDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boliden AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $51.10 is trading 23.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $41.24.
GuruFocus considers Boliden AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BLIDF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.29 (53% above median its 10-year median of 0.19)
GF Value™: $41.24 vs. price of $51.10 (23.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 93.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#771 of 1222)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BLIDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Boliden AB operates Mines and smelters in Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Ireland. The company processes zinc, copper, gold, silver and other metals and is engaged in exploration, mining, smelting, and metals recycling. The company has two operating segments: the business area smelters and the business area mines. The business area mines division comprises mining areas: Aitik, the Boliden Area, and Garpenberg in Sweden; Kevitsa in Finland; and the Tara mine in Ireland. It includes both underground mines and open-pit mines. The company generates maximum revenue from the Business area Smelters segment.
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