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Gemfields GroupPLLHF -0.01%63 Debt-to-Equity is 0.32 as of Dec. 2025, which is 167% above its 10-year median of 0.12. GuruFocus rates PLLHF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,218 Metals & Mining companies, Gemfields Group ranks worse than 64.53% 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 Gemfields Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PLLHF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.12 Max: 0.32
Current: 0.32
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Gemfields Group was 0.32. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.12.
PLLHF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 64.53% of 1218
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.15
vs PLLHF: 0.32
Gemfields Group (OTCPK:PLLHF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Gemfields Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Gemfields Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gemfields Group'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, Gemfields Group'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.
Gemfields Group Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Gemfields Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gemfields Group'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.
Gemfields Group (PLLHF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.32 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Gemfields Group and its competitors. This is 167% above median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, Gemfields Group's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Gemfields Group ranks #786 out of 1218 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 64.5%.
Is Gemfields Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Gemfields Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.32 is 167% above median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.32. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Gemfields Group's value of 0.32 is 113.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gemfields Group ranks #786 out of 1218 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gemfields Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gemfields Group's Debt-to-Equity compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Gemfields Group ranks #786 out of 1218 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Gemfields Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Gemfields Group's value of 0.32 is 113.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Gemfields Group's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 0.15, Gemfields Group 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 1,218 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. Gemfields Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.32 is 113.3% 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 Gemfields Group 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. Gemfields Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.32, which is 167% above median its own 10-year median of 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gemfields Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gemfields Group (PLLHF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.09, compared to a current price of $0.04 — trading 52.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.32, which is 167% above median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 113.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.15. Gemfields Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 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 Gemfields Group (PLLHF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.32 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 Gemfields Group (PLLHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gemfields Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.04 is trading 52.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.09.
GuruFocus considers Gemfields Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PLLHF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.32 (167% above median its 10-year median of 0.12)
GF Value™: $0.09 vs. price of $0.04 (52.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 113.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#786 of 1218)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PLLHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gemfields Group Ltd is a miner of coloured gemstones. The company is the operator and owner of both Kagem Mining Limited (Kagem) in Zambia and Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) in Mozambique. In addition, it holds controlling interests in various other gemstone mining and prospecting licences in Zambia, Mozambique, and Madagascar. Its operating segments include Kagem Mining Limited, its emerald and beryl mine, in Zambia, Africa; Montepuez Ruby Mining Limitada, its ruby and corundum mine, in Mozambique, Africa; Development assets comprises exploration activities in Africa and projects in Ethiopia and Madagascar; Corporate, and Others. It derives the majority of the revenue from the Kagem segment.
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