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Shandong Gold Mining CoSDGMF 71 Debt-to-Equity is 1.43 as of Jun. 2026, which is 134% above its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates SDGMF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.37 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,223 Metals & Mining companies, Shandong Gold Mining Co ranks worse than 92.31% 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 Shandong Gold Mining Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SDGMF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.61 Max: 1.83
Current: 1.43
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Shandong Gold Mining Co was 1.83. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.61.
SDGMF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 92.31% of 1223
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.14
vs SDGMF: 1.43
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.
Shandong Gold Mining Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Shandong Gold Mining Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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, Shandong Gold Mining 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.
Shandong Gold Mining Co Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Shandong Gold Mining Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shandong Gold Mining 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.
Shandong Gold Mining Co (SDGMF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.43 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Shandong Gold Mining Co and its competitors. This is 134% above median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, Shandong Gold Mining Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.23 to 1.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Shandong Gold Mining Co ranks #1129 out of 1223 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 92.3%.
Is Shandong Gold Mining Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Shandong Gold Mining Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.43 is 134% above median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 1.83. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Shandong Gold Mining Co's value of 1.43 is 921.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shandong Gold Mining Co ranks #1129 out of 1223 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shandong Gold Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shandong Gold Mining Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Shandong Gold Mining Co ranks #1129 out of 1223 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Shandong Gold Mining Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Shandong Gold Mining Co's value of 1.43 is 921.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Shandong Gold Mining Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.23 to 1.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 0.14, Shandong Gold Mining 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 1,223 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. Shandong Gold Mining Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.43 is 921.4% 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 Shandong Gold Mining 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. Shandong Gold Mining Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.43, which is 134% above median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shandong Gold Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shandong Gold Mining Co (SDGMF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.37, compared to a current price of $2.69 — trading 49.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.43, which is 134% above median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 921.4% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.14. Shandong Gold Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Shandong Gold Mining Co (SDGMF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.43 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 Shandong Gold Mining Co (SDGMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shandong Gold Mining Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.69 is trading 49.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.37.
GuruFocus considers Shandong Gold Mining Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SDGMF:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.43 (134% above median its 10-year median of 0.61)
GF Value™: $5.37 vs. price of $2.69 (49.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 921.4% above the Metals & Mining median (#1129 of 1223)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SDGMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shandong Gold Mining Co Ltd is a China-based company mainly engaged in the exploration, mining, beneficiation, and sales of gold and non-ferrous metals. Additionally, it is involved in the production, processing, and sales of specialized equipment for gold mines and construction and decoration materials. The company's main products include standard gold bullions, investment gold bars, alloy gold, and silver ingots. Its portfolio of gold mines comprises Sanshandao Gold Mine, Jiaojia Gold Mine, Xincheng Gold Mine, Veladero Gold Mine, and Qinghai Dachaidan Mining, among others. The company's reporting segments are: Gold, which derives maximum revenue, Silver metal, Copper metal, Iron ore concentrates, Lead metal, Zinc metal, Purchased gold, Small gold bars, and Others.
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