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Impala Platinum HoldingsFRA:IPHB -3.33%78 Debt-to-Equity is 0.03 as of Dec. 2025, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 0.06. GuruFocus rates FRA:IPHB with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,217 Metals & Mining companies, Impala Platinum Holdings ranks better than 76.42% 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 Impala Platinum Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:IPHB'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.06 Max: 0.28
Current: 0.03
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Impala Platinum Holdings was 0.28. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.06.
FRA:IPHB's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 76.42% of 1217
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.15
vs FRA:IPHB: 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.
Impala Platinum Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Impala Platinum Holdings 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.
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Impala Platinum Holdings'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.
Impala Platinum Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Impala Platinum Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Impala Platinum Holdings'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.
Impala Platinum Holdings (FRA:IPHB) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Impala Platinum Holdings and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 0.06. Over the past decade, Impala Platinum Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Impala Platinum Holdings ranks #287 out of 1217 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Impala Platinum Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Impala Platinum Holdings' 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 0.28. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Impala Platinum Holdings' value of 0.03 is 80% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Impala Platinum Holdings ranks #287 out of 1217 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Impala Platinum Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Impala Platinum Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to HL and SIND?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Impala Platinum Holdings ranks #287 out of 1217 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Impala Platinum Holdings in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Impala Platinum Holdings' value of 0.03 is 80% below this benchmark. Historically, Impala Platinum Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.06 vs. the industry median of 0.15, Impala Platinum Holdings 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 0.15, based on 1,217 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. Impala Platinum Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.03 is 80% 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 Impala Platinum Holdings 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. Impala Platinum Holdings'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 Impala Platinum Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Impala Platinum Holdings (FRA:IPHB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.97, compared to a current price of €9.86 — trading 9.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.06 and 80% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.15. Impala Platinum Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Impala Platinum Holdings (FRA:IPHB), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.03 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Impala Platinum Holdings (FRA:IPHB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Impala Platinum Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.86 is trading 9.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.97.
GuruFocus considers Impala Platinum Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IPHB:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.03 (50% below median its 10-year median of 0.06)
GF Value™: €8.97 vs. price of €9.86 (9.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80% below the Metals & Mining median (#287 of 1217)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IPHB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd is one of the producers of platinum and associated platinum group metals, including palladium and rhodium. The company is structured with five main operations located in Impala, Zimplats, Marula, Mimosa, and Two Rivers. Impala is the group's main operational unit and is situated on the Impala lease area on the western limb of Bushveld, east of Johannesburg in South Africa, and platinum-group-metal-bearing ore bodies in the world.
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