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IamgoldHAM:IAL -5.85%81 Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates HAM:IAL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.75. Among 1,221 Metals & Mining companies, Iamgold ranks better than 50.2% 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 Iamgold's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:IAL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.22 Max: 0.47
Current: 0.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Iamgold was 0.47. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.22.
HAM:IAL's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 50.2% of 1221
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.15
vs HAM:IAL: 0.15
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Iamgold Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Iamgold Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Iamgold'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, Iamgold'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.
Iamgold Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Iamgold's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iamgold'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.
Iamgold (HAM:IAL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Iamgold and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Iamgold's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.14 to 0.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Iamgold ranks #608 out of 1221 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is Iamgold's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Iamgold's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.47. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Iamgold's value of 0.15 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iamgold ranks #608 out of 1221 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Iamgold has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iamgold's Debt-to-Equity compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Iamgold ranks #608 out of 1221 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Iamgold in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Iamgold's value of 0.15 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Iamgold's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.14 to 0.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.15, Iamgold has consistently been at 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 1,221 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. Iamgold's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 is 0% at 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 Iamgold 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. Iamgold's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iamgold stock overvalued right now?
Iamgold (HAM:IAL) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.75, compared to a current price of €12.81 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 0% at the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.15. Iamgold's overall GF Score™ is 81/100. 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 Iamgold (HAM:IAL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 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 Iamgold (HAM:IAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iamgold stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €12.81 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.75.
Key valuation signals for HAM:IAL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.15 (32% below median its 10-year median of 0.22)
GF Value™: €10.75 vs. price of €12.81 (19.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Metals & Mining median (#608 of 1221)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:IAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Iamgold Corp is a mid-tier gold mining company. The company operating gold mines are divided into geographic segments such as Cote Gold mine - Canada, Burkina Faso - Essakane mine, Westwood mine - Canada. The company's s non-gold mine segments are Exploration and evaluation and development, and Corporate - which includes royalty interests. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Cote Gold mine segment.
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