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Soma GoldFRA:8PR1 -0.92%42 Debt-to-Equity is 0.52 as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 1.56. GuruFocus rates FRA:8PR1 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,225 Metals & Mining companies, Soma Gold ranks worse than 75.02% 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 Soma Gold's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:8PR1'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -211.76 Med: 1.56 Max: 185.33
Current: 0.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Soma Gold was 185.33. The lowest was -211.76. And the median was 1.56.
FRA:8PR1's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 75.02% of 1225
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.14
vs FRA:8PR1: 0.52
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.
Soma Gold Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Soma Gold Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Soma Gold'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, Soma Gold'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.
Soma Gold Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Soma Gold's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Soma Gold'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.
Soma Gold (FRA:8PR1) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Soma Gold and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 1.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Soma Gold ranks #919 out of 1225 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is Soma Gold's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Soma Gold's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 1.56. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Soma Gold's value of 0.52 is 271.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Soma Gold ranks #919 out of 1225 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Soma Gold has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soma Gold's Debt-to-Equity compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Soma Gold ranks #919 out of 1225 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Soma Gold in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Soma Gold's value of 0.52 is 271.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.56 vs. the industry median of 0.14, Soma Gold 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 1,225 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. Soma Gold's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.52 is 271.4% 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 Soma Gold 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. Soma Gold's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 1.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Soma Gold stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soma Gold (FRA:8PR1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.41, compared to a current price of €0.43 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 1.56 and 271.4% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.14. Soma Gold's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 6 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 Soma Gold (FRA:8PR1), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.52 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 Soma Gold (FRA:8PR1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soma Gold stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.43 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.41.
GuruFocus considers Soma Gold to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8PR1:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.52 (67% below median its 10-year median of 1.56)
GF Value™: €0.41 vs. price of €0.43 (5.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 271.4% above the Metals & Mining median (#919 of 1225)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8PR1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Soma Gold Corp is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties. It operates El Bagre Gold Mining Complex. The El Bagre operations consist of a gold processing plant, the La Ye and Los Mangos operating underground gold mines, and the Cordero mine development project. The company produces dore which contains both gold and silver. The dore is further processed to produce refined metals. The company operates in segments: Colombia; Brazil; and Corporate and Others, of which it derives maximum revenue from Columbia.
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