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VANECK JUNIOR GOLD MINERS (GDXJ) Stock Overview

USA - NYSEARCA:GDXJ - US92189F7915 - ETF

99.89 USD
-4.92 (-4.69%)
Last: 10/9/2025, 4:26:41 PM
99.85 USD
-0.04 (-0.04%)
After Hours: 10/9/2025, 4:26:41 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, GDXJ scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GDXJ was compared to 81 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. GDXJ has an average financial health and profitability rating. GDXJ is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. Finally GDXJ also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GDXJ had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year GDXJ had a positive cash flow from operations.
GDXJ had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years GDXJ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 has a Return On Equity of 8.81%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GDXJ outperforms 48.15% of its industry peers.
GDXJ has a Return On Invested Capital (8.17%) which is in line with its industry peers.
GDXJ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.25%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.51%.
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

GDXJ has a Profit Margin (5.84%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GDXJ has remained more or less at the same level.
GDXJ has a Operating Margin of 10.65%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GDXJ outperforms 54.32% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GDXJ has remained more or less at the same level.
GDXJ has a Gross Margin (27.60%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GDXJ is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GDXJ has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, GDXJ has less shares outstanding
GDXJ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

An Altman-Z score of 4.02 indicates that GDXJ is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.02, GDXJ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.01% 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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.05, GDXJ is not doing good in the industry: 60.49% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that GDXJ is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.32, GDXJ is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.98% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 6.05
Altman-Z 4.02
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC7.63%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.80, GDXJ is doing worse than 69.14% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.12 indicates that GDXJ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of GDXJ (1.12) is worse than 70.37% of its industry peers.
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

The earnings per share for GDXJ have decreased strongly by -18.28% in the last year.
GDXJ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.64% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.62% in the past year.
GDXJ shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.41% yearly.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.63% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
GDXJ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.47% yearly.
EPS Next Y21.13%
EPS Next 2Y18.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2%
Revenue Next 2Y0.2%
Revenue Next 3Y1.31%
Revenue Next 5Y2.47%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 39.17 indicates a quite expensive valuation of GDXJ.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GDXJ is valued a bit more expensive than 71.60% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.91. GDXJ is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 23.41, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of GDXJ.
GDXJ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. GDXJ is more expensive than 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
GDXJ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.30.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.17
Fwd PE 23.41
GDXJ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGDXJ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GDXJ is valued a bit more expensive than 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GDXJ indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: GDXJ is more expensive than 67.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 48.9
EV/EBITDA 13.9
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 GDXJ does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
GDXJ's earnings are expected to grow with 15.63% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.85
PEG (5Y)23.84
EPS Next 2Y18.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.63%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.41%, GDXJ is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.93, GDXJ pays a better dividend. On top of this GDXJ pays more dividend than 91.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
GDXJ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.41%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of GDXJ grows each year by 7.84%, which is quite nice.
GDXJ has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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

GDXJ pays out 62.40% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y18.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.63%
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 (10/9/2025, 4:26:41 PM)

After market: 99.85 -0.04 (-0.04%)

99.89

-4.92 (-4.69%)

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 Change0.94%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap70.50B
Analysts80
Price Target117.37 (17.5%)
Short Float %1.49%
Short Ratio1.94
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.41%
Yearly Dividend1.59
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)38.7%
PT rev (3m)59.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.81%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.17
Fwd PE 23.41
P/S 2.27
P/FCF 48.9
P/OCF 17.92
P/B 3.42
P/tB 4.65
EV/EBITDA 13.9
EPS(TTM)2.55
EY2.55%
EPS(NY)4.27
Fwd EY4.27%
FCF(TTM)2.04
FCFY2.05%
OCF(TTM)5.57
OCFY5.58%
SpS44.05
BVpS29.2
TBVpS21.49
PEG (NY)1.85
PEG (5Y)23.84
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)10.37%
ROICexc(5y)9.81%
ROICexgc(3y)12.78%
ROICexgc(5y)12.13%
ROCE(3y)11.87%
ROCE(5y)10.97%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.65%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.21%
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 4.02
F-Score5
WACC7.63%
ROIC/WACC1.07
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 Y21.13%
EPS Next 2Y18.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%
Revenue Next Year-2%
Revenue Next 2Y0.2%
Revenue Next 3Y1.31%
Revenue Next 5Y2.47%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.5%
EBIT growth 3Y1.98%
EBIT growth 5Y1.14%
EBIT Next Year59.12%
EBIT Next 3Y22.78%
EBIT Next 5Y17.41%
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%