Zhaojin Mining Industry CoZHAOF 75 Debt-to-Equity is 0.76 as of Dec. 2025, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 1.07. GuruFocus rates ZHAOF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,221 Metals & Mining companies, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co ranks worse than 82.47% 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 Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ZHAOF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.76 Med: 1.07 Max: 1.33
Current: 0.76
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Zhaojin Mining Industry Co was 1.33. The lowest was 0.76. And the median was 1.07.
ZHAOF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 82.47% of 1221
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.15
vs ZHAOF: 0.76
Zhaojin Mining Industry Co (OTCPK:ZHAOF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Zhaojin Mining Industry Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Zhaojin Mining Industry 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, Zhaojin Mining Industry 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.
Zhaojin Mining Industry Co Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zhaojin Mining Industry 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.
Zhaojin Mining Industry Co (ZHAOF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.76 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Zhaojin Mining Industry Co and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 1.07. Over the past decade, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.76 to 1.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co ranks #1007 out of 1221 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 82.5%.
Is Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.76 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 1.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 1.33. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's value of 0.76 is 406.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co ranks #1007 out of 1221 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co ranks #1007 out of 1221 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Zhaojin Mining Industry Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's value of 0.76 is 406.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.76 to 1.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.07 vs. the industry median of 0.15, Zhaojin Mining Industry 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 0.15, 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. Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.76 is 406.7% 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 Zhaojin Mining Industry Co 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. Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.76, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 1.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhaojin Mining Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co (ZHAOF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.77, compared to a current price of $2.06 — trading 45.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.76, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 1.07 and 406.7% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.15. Zhaojin Mining Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Zhaojin Mining Industry Co (ZHAOF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.76 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 Zhaojin Mining Industry Co (ZHAOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.06 is trading 45.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.77.
GuruFocus considers Zhaojin Mining Industry Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ZHAOF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.76 (29% below median its 10-year median of 1.07)
GF Value™: $3.77 vs. price of $2.06 (45.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 406.7% above the Metals & Mining median (#1007 of 1221)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZHAOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zhaojin Mining Industry Co Ltd is engaged in the mining, processing, smelting, and sale of gold and silver products. The company has three reportable operating segments as follows: the Gold operations segment consists of gold mining and smelting operations; the Copper operations segment consists of copper mining and smelting operations; the Others segment comprises, principally, the Group's other investment activities, operation of a finance company, operation and catering services of a hotel, exploration services, engineering design and consulting services, and overseas operations.
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