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Hochschild MiningHCHDF +5.16%82 Debt-to-Equity is 0.48 as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 0.47. GuruFocus rates HCHDF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,223 Metals & Mining companies, Hochschild Mining ranks worse than 72.85% 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 Hochschild Mining's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HCHDF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 0.47 Max: 0.58
Current: 0.48
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Hochschild Mining was 0.58. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.47.
HCHDF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 72.85% of 1223
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.14
vs HCHDF: 0.48
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.
Hochschild Mining Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Hochschild Mining Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hochschild Mining'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 Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Hochschild Mining'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.
Hochschild Mining Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Hochschild Mining's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hochschild Mining'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.
Hochschild Mining (HCHDF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.48 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Hochschild Mining and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.47. Over the past decade, Hochschild Mining's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.22 to 0.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Hochschild Mining ranks #891 out of 1223 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 72.9%.
Is Hochschild Mining's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Hochschild Mining's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.48 is near median its 10-year median of 0.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 0.58. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Hochschild Mining's value of 0.48 is 242.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hochschild Mining ranks #891 out of 1223 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hochschild Mining has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hochschild Mining's Debt-to-Equity compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Hochschild Mining ranks #891 out of 1223 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Hochschild Mining in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Hochschild Mining's value of 0.48 is 242.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hochschild Mining's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.22 to 0.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.47 vs. the industry median of 0.14, Hochschild Mining 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 1,223 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. Hochschild Mining's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.48 is 242.9% 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 Hochschild Mining 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. Hochschild Mining's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.48, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hochschild Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hochschild Mining (HCHDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.25, compared to a current price of $6.62 — trading 55.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.48, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.47 and 242.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.14. Hochschild Mining's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hochschild Mining (HCHDF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.48 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 Hochschild Mining (HCHDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hochschild Mining stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.62 is trading 55.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.25.
GuruFocus considers Hochschild Mining to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HCHDF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.48 (near median its 10-year median of 0.47)
GF Value™: $4.25 vs. price of $6.62 (55.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 242.9% above the Metals & Mining median (#891 of 1223)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HCHDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hochschild Mining PLC is engaged in the mining, processing, and sale of silver and gold. It has one operating mine (Inmaculada) located in southern Peru, one operating mine (San Jose) located in Argentina, and one operating mine (Mara Rosa) located in Brazil. The Group also has a portfolio of projects located across Peru, Argentina, Brazil, and Chile, at various stages of development. Its reportable segments are Inmaculada, San Jose, Mara Rosa, Pallancata, Exploration, and Other. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Inmaculada segment, which generates revenue from the sale of gold and silver (dore). Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Canada, followed by Switzerland, the USA, Peru, South Korea, Germany, Japan, and other regions.
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