LUGDF (Lundin Gold) Financial Strength: 10 (As of Mar. 2026) — 67% Above Median

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LUGDF Lundin Gold Inc LUGDF
81 GF Score
Price $57.35
GF Value $47.12
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Lundin Gold Financial Strength?

Lundin Gold LUGDF +1.02% 81 Financial Strength is 10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates LUGDF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Lundin Gold has the Financial Strength Rank of 10. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Lundin Gold Inc shows strong financial strength.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Lundin Gold has no long-term debt (1). Lundin Gold's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00. As of today, Lundin Gold's Altman Z-Score is 22.03.

(1) Note: An indication of "no long-term debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.


Lundin Gold  (OTCPK:LUGDF) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Lundin Gold has the Financial Strength Rank of 10. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Lundin Gold Financial Strength Related Terms


LUGDF vs NEM, AU: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Lundin Gold's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


Lundin Gold Financial Strength vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lundin Gold's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lundin Gold's Financial Strength falls into.


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Lundin Gold Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Lundin Gold's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $391 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil.

Lundin Gold's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Lundin Gold had no long-term debt (1).

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Lundin Gold Inc has no debt.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Lundin Gold's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 0) / 2269.52
=0.00

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Lundin Gold has a Z-score of 22.03, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 22.03 is strong.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 10 mean?
Lundin Gold (LUGDF) has a Financial Strength of 10 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Lundin Gold and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Lundin Gold's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00.
Is Lundin Gold's Financial Strength too high?
Lundin Gold's current Financial Strength of 10 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Lundin Gold has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lundin Gold's Financial Strength compare to NEM and AU?
Lundin Gold's Financial Strength of 10 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. Historically, Lundin Gold's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Financial Strength should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Lundin Gold and its competitors. Lundin Gold's current Financial Strength is 10, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lundin Gold stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lundin Gold (LUGDF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.12, compared to a current price of $57.35 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 10, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Lundin Gold's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lundin Gold (LUGDF), the current Financial Strength is 10 as of Mar. 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 Lundin Gold (LUGDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lundin Gold stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $57.35 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $47.12. GuruFocus considers Lundin Gold to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LUGDF:

  • Financial Strength: 10 (67% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $47.12 vs. price of $57.35 (21.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the LUGDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lundin Gold Business Description

Address 1055 Dunsmuir Street, Suite 2800, Four Bentall Centre, Po Box 49225, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V7X 1L2
Lundin Gold Inc is a Canada based company focused on its Fruta del Norte gold operation and developing its portfolio of mineral concessions in Ecuador. The Fruta del Norte deposit is located within long copper-gold metallogenic sub-province located in the Cordillera del Condor region in southeastern Ecuador. The company[s primary business activity is the Fruta del Norte operating mine in Ecuador which derives majority of its revenues.
81GF Score

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