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Zijin Mining Group CoFRA:FJZ -1.27%91 PB Ratio is 3.45 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 3.09. GuruFocus rates FRA:FJZ with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,355 Metals & Mining companies, Zijin Mining Group Co ranks worse than 69.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zijin Mining Group Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FJZ'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.7 Med: 3.09 Max: 6.12
Current: 3.86
During the past 13 years, Zijin Mining Group Co's highest PB Ratio was 6.12. The lowest was 1.70. And the median was 3.09.
FRA:FJZ's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 69.55% of 2355
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.21
vs FRA:FJZ: 3.86
During the past 12 months, Zijin Mining Group Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 37.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 27.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 25.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Zijin Mining Group Co was 54.60% per year. The lowest was -0.40% per year. And the median was 15.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Zijin Mining Group Co (FRA:FJZ) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
* 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, Zijin Mining Group Co's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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.
Zijin Mining Group Co PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Zijin Mining Group Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zijin Mining Group Co's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Zijin Mining Group Co (FRA:FJZ) has a PB Ratio of 3.45 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Zijin Mining Group Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 3.09. Over the past decade, Zijin Mining Group Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.70 to 6.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Zijin Mining Group Co ranks #1638 out of 2355 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 69.6%.
Is Zijin Mining Group Co's PB Ratio too high?
Zijin Mining Group Co's current PB Ratio of 3.45 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 3.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.70 to a high of 6.12. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.21. Zijin Mining Group Co's value of 3.45 is 56.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zijin Mining Group Co ranks #1638 out of 2355 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zijin Mining Group Co has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zijin Mining Group Co's PB Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Zijin Mining Group Co ranks #1638 out of 2355 companies for PB Ratio. This places Zijin Mining Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.21. Zijin Mining Group Co's value of 3.45 is 56.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Zijin Mining Group Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.70 to 6.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.09 vs. the industry median of 2.21, Zijin Mining 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 PB Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.21, based on 2,355 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Zijin Mining Group Co's current PB Ratio of 3.45 is 56.1% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Zijin Mining Group Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zijin Mining Group Co's current PB Ratio is 3.45, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 3.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zijin Mining Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zijin Mining Group Co (FRA:FJZ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.63, compared to a current price of €3.27 — trading 24.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.45, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 3.09 and 56.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.21. Zijin Mining Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Zijin Mining Group Co (FRA:FJZ), the current PB Ratio is 3.45 as of Jul. 14, 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 Zijin Mining Group Co (FRA:FJZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zijin Mining Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.27 is trading 24.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.63.
GuruFocus considers Zijin Mining Group Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FJZ:
PB Ratio: 3.45 (12% above median its 10-year median of 3.09)
GF Value™: €2.63 vs. price of €3.27 (24.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.1% above the Metals & Mining median (#1638 of 2355)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FJZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zijin Mining Group Co Ltd is focusing on the exploration and development of gold and copper and other metal mineral resources. The company's operating segment includes mining products segment; refined products segment; trading; and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Refined products segment. The products of refined products segment are refined copper, refined, processed gold and silver, refined zinc bullion, and sulphuric acid. Geographically, the majority is derived from Mainland China.
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