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Botnia Gold ABFRA:F77 +0.71%42 Debt-to-Equity is 0.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 0.06. GuruFocus rates FRA:F77 with a GF Score™ of 42/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,229 Metals & Mining companies, Botnia Gold AB ranks better than 76.4% 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 Botnia Gold AB's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:F77'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.06 Max: 0.23
Current: 0.03
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Botnia Gold AB was 0.23. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.06.
FRA:F77's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 76.4% of 1229
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.14
vs FRA:F77: 0.03
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.
Botnia Gold AB Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Botnia Gold AB Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Botnia Gold 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.
FRA:F77 vs NEM, AU, RGLD: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Botnia Gold 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.
Botnia Gold AB Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Botnia Gold AB's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Botnia Gold 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.
Botnia Gold AB (FRA:F77) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Botnia Gold AB and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 0.06. Over the past decade, Botnia Gold AB's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Botnia Gold AB ranks #290 out of 1229 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Botnia Gold AB's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Botnia Gold AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.23. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Botnia Gold AB's value of 0.03 is 78.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Botnia Gold AB ranks #290 out of 1229 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Botnia Gold AB has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Botnia Gold AB's Debt-to-Equity compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Botnia Gold AB ranks #290 out of 1229 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Botnia Gold AB in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Botnia Gold AB's value of 0.03 is 78.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Botnia Gold AB's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.06 vs. the industry median of 0.14, Botnia Gold AB 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 0.14, based on 1,229 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. Botnia Gold AB's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 is 78.6% 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 Botnia Gold AB 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. Botnia Gold AB's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Botnia Gold AB stock overvalued right now?
Botnia Gold AB (FRA:F77) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.06 and 78.6% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.14. Botnia Gold AB's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 2 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 Botnia Gold AB (FRA:F77), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03 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.
Botnia Gold AB is engaged in mining and exploration of gold and other metals. Its projects include Vindelgransele, Vargbacken and Fabodtjarn in Sweden.
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