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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 Hanking Gold International's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:6CH'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34 Med: 0.64 Max: 3.61
Current: 0.34
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hanking Gold International was 3.61. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 0.64.
FRA:6CH's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 57.66% of 548
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.405
vs FRA:6CH: 0.34
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.
Hanking Gold International Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hanking Gold International Debt-to-Equity 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.
Hanking Gold International Debt-to-Equity Competitor Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Hanking Gold International'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.
Hanking Gold International Debt-to-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hanking Gold International's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hanking Gold International'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.
Hanking Gold International (FRA:6CH) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.34 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hanking Gold International and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 0.64. Over the past decade, Hanking Gold International's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.34 to 3.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Hanking Gold International ranks #232 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is Hanking Gold International's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hanking Gold International's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.34 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 0.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 3.61. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Hanking Gold International's value of 0.34 is 16% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hanking Gold International ranks #232 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hanking Gold International has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hanking Gold International's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hanking Gold International ranks #232 out of 548 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Hanking Gold International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Hanking Gold International's value of 0.34 is 16% below this benchmark. Historically, Hanking Gold International's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.34 to 3.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.64 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Hanking Gold International 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Steel companies is 0.41, based on 548 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. Hanking Gold International's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.34 is 16% 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 Hanking Gold International and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hanking Gold International's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.34, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 0.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hanking Gold International stock overvalued right now?
Hanking Gold International (FRA:6CH) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.34. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.07, compared to a current price of €0.32 — trading 360% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.34, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 0.64 and 16% below the Steel industry median of 0.41. Hanking Gold International's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 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 Hanking Gold International (FRA:6CH), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.34 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 Hanking Gold International (FRA:6CH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hanking Gold International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.32 is trading 360% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.07.
Key valuation signals for FRA:6CH:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.34 (47% below median its 10-year median of 0.64)
GF Value™: €0.07 vs. price of €0.32 (360% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16% below the Steel median (#232 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6CH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hanking Gold International Ltd is a Hong Kong-listed mining company. It specializes in exploration, mining, processing, smelting, and sales of iron ore, high-purity iron, and gold. Geographically, the company operates in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Australia generating majority revenue from Mainland China region.
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