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Lingbao Gold Group CoLGBOF +162.00%67 Debt-to-Equity is 0.86 as of Dec. 2025, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 1.97. GuruFocus rates LGBOF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,229 Metals & Mining companies, Lingbao Gold Group Co ranks worse than 84.13% 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 Lingbao Gold Group Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LGBOF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79 Med: 1.97 Max: 4.56
Current: 0.86
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Lingbao Gold Group Co was 4.56. The lowest was 0.79. And the median was 1.97.
LGBOF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 84.13% of 1229
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.14
vs LGBOF: 0.86
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.
Lingbao Gold Group Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Lingbao Gold Group Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lingbao Gold Group Co'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, Lingbao Gold Group Co'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.
Lingbao Gold Group Co Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lingbao Gold Group Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lingbao Gold Group Co'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.
Lingbao Gold Group Co (LGBOF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.86 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Lingbao Gold Group Co and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 1.97. Over the past decade, Lingbao Gold Group Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.79 to 4.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Lingbao Gold Group Co ranks #1034 out of 1229 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 84.1%.
Is Lingbao Gold Group Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Lingbao Gold Group Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.86 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 1.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 4.56. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Lingbao Gold Group Co's value of 0.86 is 514.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lingbao Gold Group Co ranks #1034 out of 1229 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lingbao Gold Group Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lingbao Gold Group Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lingbao Gold Group Co ranks #1034 out of 1229 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Lingbao Gold Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Lingbao Gold Group Co's value of 0.86 is 514.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Lingbao Gold Group Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.79 to 4.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.97 vs. the industry median of 0.14, Lingbao Gold Group Co 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 1,229 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. Lingbao Gold Group Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.86 is 514.3% 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 Lingbao Gold Group Co 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. Lingbao Gold Group Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.86, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 1.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lingbao Gold Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lingbao Gold Group Co (LGBOF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.54, compared to a current price of $2.62 — trading 385.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.86, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 1.97 and 514.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.14. Lingbao Gold Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Lingbao Gold Group Co (LGBOF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.86 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 Lingbao Gold Group Co (LGBOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lingbao Gold Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.62 is trading 385.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.54.
GuruFocus considers Lingbao Gold Group Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LGBOF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.86 (56% below median its 10-year median of 1.97)
GF Value™: $0.54 vs. price of $2.62 (385.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 514.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#1034 of 1229)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LGBOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lingbao Gold Group Co Ltd is engaged in the mining, processing, smelting, and selling of gold and other metallic products in the People's Republic of China (PRC). The company operates in four segments: Mining in PRC, Mining in KR (Kyrgyz Republic), Smelting, and Retailing. The vast majority of its revenue comes from the smelting segment, which includes gold and other metal smelting and refinery operations in the PRC. The company generates revenue from selling Gold bullion, Silver, Copper products, Sulphuric acid, and Gold concentrates, and others.
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