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NewmontFRA:NMM +0.62%86 Debt-to-Equity is 0.16 as of Jun. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates FRA:NMM with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €68.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,220 Metals & Mining companies, Newmont ranks worse than 51.31% 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 Newmont's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NMM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 0.32 Max: 0.46
Current: 0.16
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Newmont was 0.46. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.32.
FRA:NMM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 51.31% of 1220
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.15
vs FRA:NMM: 0.16
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Newmont Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Newmont Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Newmont'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:NMM vs AU, RGLD, CDE: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Newmont'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.
Newmont Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Newmont's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Newmont'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.
Newmont (FRA:NMM) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.16 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Newmont and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, Newmont's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.16 to 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Newmont ranks #626 out of 1220 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 51.3%.
Is Newmont's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Newmont's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.16 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 0.46. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Newmont's value of 0.16 is 6.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Newmont ranks #626 out of 1220 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Newmont has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Newmont's Debt-to-Equity compare to AU and RGLD?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Newmont ranks #626 out of 1220 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Newmont in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Newmont's value of 0.16 is 6.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Newmont's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.16 to 0.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 0.15, Newmont 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 1,220 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. Newmont's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.16 is 6.7% 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 Newmont 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. Newmont's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.16, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Newmont stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newmont (FRA:NMM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €68.65, compared to a current price of €81.12 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.16, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 6.7% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.15. Newmont's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Newmont (FRA:NMM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.16 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 Newmont (FRA:NMM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newmont stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €81.12 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €68.65.
GuruFocus considers Newmont to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NMM:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.16 (50% below median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: €68.65 vs. price of €81.12 (18.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.7% above the Metals & Mining median (#626 of 1220)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NMM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Newmont is the world's largest gold miner. It bought Goldcorp in 2019, combined its Nevada mines in a joint venture with competitor Barrick later that year, and also purchased competitor Newcrest in November 2023. Its portfolio includes 11 mines and interests in two joint ventures in the Americas, Africa, Australia, and Papua New Guinea. The company is expected to sell roughly 5.3 million ounces of gold in 2026 from its continuing mines after selling six higher-cost, smaller mines following the Newcrest acquisition. Newmont also produces material amounts of copper, silver, zinc, and lead as byproducts. It had about two decades of gold reserves, along with significant byproduct reserves at the end of December 2025.
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