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VANECK JUNIOR GOLD MINERS (GDXJ) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis

USA - NYSEARCA:GDXJ - US92189F7915 - ETF

101.44 USD
+3.4 (+3.47%)
Last: 11/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM
101.5 USD
+0.06 (+0.06%)
After Hours: 11/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, GDXJ scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GDXJ was compared to 82 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of GDXJ get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. While showing a medium growth rate, GDXJ is valued expensive at the moment. GDXJ also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make GDXJ a good candidate for dividend investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GDXJ was profitable.
GDXJ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
GDXJ had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years GDXJ had a positive operating cash flow.
GDXJ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGDXJ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

GDXJ has a Return On Assets (4.39%) which is in line with its industry peers.
GDXJ's Return On Equity of 8.81% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GDXJ outperforms 53.66% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 8.17%, GDXJ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GDXJ is in line with the industry average of 8.52%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.39%
ROE 8.81%
ROIC 8.17%
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
GDXJ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGDXJ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.84%, GDXJ is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.10% of the companies in the same industry.
GDXJ's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
GDXJ has a Operating Margin (10.65%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GDXJ's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
GDXJ has a Gross Margin of 27.60%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GDXJ outperforms 48.78% of its industry peers.
GDXJ's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.65%
PM (TTM) 5.84%
GM 27.6%
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y-1.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
GDXJ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGDXJ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

GDXJ has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GDXJ has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, GDXJ has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for GDXJ is higher compared to a year ago.
GDXJ Yearly Shares OutstandingGDXJ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
GDXJ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGDXJ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

GDXJ has an Altman-Z score of 3.89. This indicates that GDXJ is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.89, GDXJ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GDXJ is 6.05, which is on the high side as it means it would take GDXJ, 6.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
GDXJ has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.05) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GDXJ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
GDXJ has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.32) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 6.05
Altman-Z 3.89
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC7.69%
GDXJ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGDXJ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

GDXJ has a Current Ratio of 1.80. This is a normal value and indicates that GDXJ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.80, GDXJ is not doing good in the industry: 64.63% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
GDXJ has a Quick Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that GDXJ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.12, GDXJ is not doing good in the industry: 67.07% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.8
Quick Ratio 1.12
GDXJ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGDXJ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

GDXJ shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -18.28%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.64% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, GDXJ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.62% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, GDXJ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.41% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.28%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-26.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, GDXJ will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.26% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, GDXJ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.85% on average per year.
EPS Next Y0.74%
EPS Next 2Y8.86%
EPS Next 3Y11.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.87%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.29%
Revenue Next 3Y0.41%
Revenue Next 5Y2.85%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
GDXJ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGDXJ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 10B 20B 30B
GDXJ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGDXJ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

GDXJ is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 40.09.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GDXJ is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 69.51% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
GDXJ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.34.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 28.22, which means the current valuation is very expensive for GDXJ.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GDXJ is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 70.73% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.43. GDXJ is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 40.09
Fwd PE 28.22
GDXJ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGDXJ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GDXJ indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: GDXJ is more expensive than 65.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GDXJ is valued a bit more expensive than 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 49.88
EV/EBITDA 13.11
GDXJ Per share dataGDXJ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)54.22
PEG (5Y)24.41
EPS Next 2Y8.86%
EPS Next 3Y11.26%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.89%, GDXJ is a good candidate for dividend investing.
GDXJ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.29. GDXJ pays more dividend than 90.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, GDXJ pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.89%

5.2 History

The dividend of GDXJ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.84%!
GDXJ has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of GDXJ decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
GDXJ Yearly Dividends per shareGDXJ Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

62.40% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GDXJ. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of GDXJ is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP62.4%
EPS Next 2Y8.86%
EPS Next 3Y11.26%
GDXJ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGDXJ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B
GDXJ Dividend Payout.GDXJ Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GDXJ Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

VANECK JUNIOR GOLD MINERS

NYSEARCA:GDXJ (11/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 101.5 +0.06 (+0.06%)

101.44

+3.4 (+3.47%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)07-24 2025-07-24/amc
Earnings (Next)02-22 2026-02-22/amc
Inst Owners46.28%
Inst Owner Change-5.31%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap71.59B
Revenue(TTM)26.74B
Net Income(TTM)1.56B
Analysts79.17
Price Target105.82 (4.32%)
Short Float %1.46%
Short Ratio1.52
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.89%
Yearly Dividend1.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
DP62.4%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-9.85%
PT rev (3m)33.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-16.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)-25.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.93%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.52%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 40.09
Fwd PE 28.22
P/S 2.31
P/FCF 49.88
P/OCF 18.28
P/B 3.49
P/tB 4.74
EV/EBITDA 13.11
EPS(TTM)2.53
EY2.49%
EPS(NY)3.59
Fwd EY3.54%
FCF(TTM)2.03
FCFY2%
OCF(TTM)5.55
OCFY5.47%
SpS43.86
BVpS29.07
TBVpS21.4
PEG (NY)54.22
PEG (5Y)24.41
Graham Number40.68
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.39%
ROE 8.81%
ROCE 10.41%
ROIC 8.17%
ROICexc 9.37%
ROICexgc 11.66%
OM 10.65%
PM (TTM) 5.84%
GM 27.6%
FCFM 4.64%
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
ROICexc(3y)10.45%
ROICexc(5y)9.86%
ROICexgc(3y)12.91%
ROICexgc(5y)12.2%
ROCE(3y)11.87%
ROCE(5y)10.97%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.17%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.57%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.45%
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y-1.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 6.05
Debt/EBITDA 1.17
Cap/Depr 107.96%
Cap/Sales 8.01%
Interest Coverage 9.96
Cash Conversion 70%
Profit Quality 79.44%
Current Ratio 1.8
Quick Ratio 1.12
Altman-Z 3.89
F-Score5
WACC7.69%
ROIC/WACC1.06
Cap/Depr(3y)113.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.31%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.28%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-26.88%
EPS Next Y0.74%
EPS Next 2Y8.86%
EPS Next 3Y11.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%
Revenue Next Year-4.87%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.29%
Revenue Next 3Y0.41%
Revenue Next 5Y2.85%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.5%
EBIT growth 3Y1.98%
EBIT growth 5Y1.14%
EBIT Next Year59.12%
EBIT Next 3Y22.78%
EBIT Next 5Y17.06%
FCF growth 1Y-20.46%
FCF growth 3Y21.5%
FCF growth 5Y7.22%
OCF growth 1Y-10.1%
OCF growth 3Y14.27%
OCF growth 5Y5.48%

VANECK JUNIOR GOLD MINERS / GDXJ FAQ

Can you describe the business of VANECK JUNIOR GOLD MINERS?

Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin SCA engages in the manufacture, distribution and sale of tires. The company is headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes and currently employs 127,500 full-time employees. The firm operates through three segments: Automotive, Road Transportation and Specialty Businesses. Automotive, which comprises the business lines Automotive business to customers (B2C) Global Brands, Automotive B2C Regional Brands, Automotive Original Equipment and Mobility Experiences. Road Transportation comprises the business lines Long Distance Transportation, Urban Transportation and Services & Solutions. Specialty Businesses comprises the business lines Mining, Off-Highway Transportation, Two-Wheel, Aircraft and High-Tech Materials. The company provides different kind of tires and related products and services through a dealership network. Its service offering includes truck driver assistance with Michelin Euro Assist, fleet tire advice, maintenance and management services and mobility assistance services, among others. Additionally, it provides branded lifestyle products and high-tech materials.


Can you provide the latest stock price for VANECK JUNIOR GOLD MINERS?

The current stock price of GDXJ is 101.44 USD. The price increased by 3.47% in the last trading session.


What is the ChartMill rating of VANECK JUNIOR GOLD MINERS stock?

GDXJ has a ChartMill Technical rating of 10 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 4 out of 10.


Which stock exchange lists GDXJ stock?

GDXJ stock is listed on the NYSE Arca exchange.