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VANECK JUNIOR GOLD MINERS (GDXJ) Stock Overview

USA - NYSEARCA:GDXJ - US92189F7915 - ETF

88.85 USD
-2.64 (-2.89%)
Last: 9/16/2025, 4:19:45 PM
89.15 USD
+0.3 (+0.34%)
After Hours: 9/16/2025, 4:19:45 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, GDXJ scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GDXJ was compared to 80 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. 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.
GDXJ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years GDXJ has always been profitable.
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

With a Return On Assets value of 4.39%, GDXJ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.25% of the companies in the same industry.
GDXJ's Return On Equity of 8.81% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GDXJ outperforms 48.75% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.17%, GDXJ is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.50% 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 8.51%.
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

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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GDXJ is creating some value.
GDXJ has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for GDXJ has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
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 3.72 indicates that GDXJ is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.72, GDXJ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.50% 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 of 6.05. This is in the lower half of the industry: GDXJ underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
GDXJ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.32, GDXJ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 6.05
Altman-Z 3.72
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC7.41%
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.
GDXJ has a Current ratio of 1.80. This is in the lower half of the industry: GDXJ underperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.12 indicates that GDXJ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.12, GDXJ is doing worse than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
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.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, GDXJ will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.31% on average per year.
GDXJ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.56% yearly.
EPS Next Y22.75%
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y0.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.32%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%

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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 34.44, which means the current valuation is very expensive for GDXJ.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GDXJ is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 68.75% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GDXJ to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.27), we can say GDXJ is valued slightly more expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.19, GDXJ is valued on the expensive side.
GDXJ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. GDXJ is more expensive than 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GDXJ to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.77), we can say GDXJ is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.44
Fwd PE 20.19
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

GDXJ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. GDXJ is more expensive than 66.25% of the companies in the same industry.
67.50% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than GDXJ, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 42.98
EV/EBITDA 12.09
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 PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
GDXJ's earnings are expected to grow with 16.31% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.51
PEG (5Y)20.96
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GDXJ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.38%, which is a nice return.
GDXJ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.89. GDXJ pays more dividend than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
GDXJ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.38%

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.
GDXJ has decreased its dividend 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.
GDXJ's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP62.4%
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
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 (9/16/2025, 4:19:45 PM)

After market: 89.15 +0.3 (+0.34%)

88.85

-2.64 (-2.89%)

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 Owners39.91%
Inst Owner Change-15.05%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap62.71B
Analysts80.87
Price Target108.27 (21.86%)
Short Float %1.34%
Short Ratio1.9
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.38%
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)30.63%
PT rev (3m)47.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.44
Fwd PE 20.19
P/S 1.99
P/FCF 42.98
P/OCF 15.75
P/B 3.01
P/tB 4.09
EV/EBITDA 12.09
EPS(TTM)2.58
EY2.9%
EPS(NY)4.4
Fwd EY4.95%
FCF(TTM)2.07
FCFY2.33%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY6.35%
SpS44.58
BVpS29.55
TBVpS21.75
PEG (NY)1.51
PEG (5Y)20.96
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 3.72
F-Score5
WACC7.41%
ROIC/WACC1.1
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 Y22.75%
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%
Revenue Next Year-1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y0.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.32%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.5%
EBIT growth 3Y1.98%
EBIT growth 5Y1.14%
EBIT Next Year66.93%
EBIT Next 3Y23.28%
EBIT Next 5Y17.51%
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%