VANECK JUNIOR GOLD MINERS (GDXJ) Stock Price, Quote, News and Overview
NYSEARCA:GDXJ - NYSE Arca - US92189F7915 - ETF - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to GDXJ. GDXJ was compared to 81 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. GDXJ is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. Finally GDXJ also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make GDXJ a good candidate for dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GDXJ was profitable.
GDXJ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years GDXJ has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years GDXJ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
GDXJ has a Return On Assets (5.04%) which is in line with its industry peers.
GDXJ's Return On Equity of 10.12% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GDXJ outperforms 51.85% of its industry peers.
GDXJ's Return On Invested Capital of 8.73% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GDXJ outperforms 51.85% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GDXJ is in line with the industry average of 9.04%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.04% | ||
| ROE | 10.12% | ||
| ROIC | 8.73% |
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
1.3 Margins
GDXJ's Profit Margin of 6.93% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GDXJ outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
GDXJ's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
GDXJ has a Operating Margin (11.72%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GDXJ has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 28.49%, GDXJ is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.62% of the companies in the same industry.
GDXJ's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.93% | ||
| GM | 28.49% |
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%
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
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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.19 indicates that GDXJ is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
GDXJ has a better Altman-Z score (3.19) than 74.07% of its industry peers.
GDXJ has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.42. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as GDXJ would need 3.42 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GDXJ (3.42) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31 indicates that GDXJ is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.31, GDXJ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.15% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.19 |
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC7.24%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.76 indicates that GDXJ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GDXJ has a Current ratio of 1.76. This is in the lower half of the industry: GDXJ underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
GDXJ has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that GDXJ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GDXJ's Quick ratio of 1.11 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GDXJ is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
GDXJ shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.42%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.64% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.06% 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)-5.42%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-5.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.06%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.87%
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 17.51% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, GDXJ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.22% on average per year.
EPS Next Y35.36%
EPS Next 2Y23.07%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.83%
Revenue Next 2Y2%
Revenue Next 3Y2.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.22%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.28, the valuation of GDXJ can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GDXJ is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.20% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GDXJ to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.46), we can say GDXJ is valued inline with the index average.
GDXJ is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.18.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GDXJ indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: GDXJ is more expensive than 65.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.30, GDXJ is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GDXJ is valued a bit more expensive than 61.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GDXJ is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as GDXJ's earnings are expected to grow with 17.51% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)14.17
EPS Next 2Y23.07%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.07%, GDXJ is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.14, GDXJ pays a better dividend. On top of this GDXJ pays more dividend than 83.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, GDXJ pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.07% |
5.2 History
The dividend of GDXJ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.84%!
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
5.3 Sustainability
GDXJ pays out 51.01% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
GDXJ's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP51.01%
EPS Next 2Y23.07%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%
NYSEARCA:GDXJ (6/4/2025, 12:30:58 PM)
69.36
+0.66 (+0.96%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners39.74%
Inst Owner Change-17.65%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap48.95B
Analysts77.6
Price Target69.47 (0.16%)
Short Float %1.51%
Short Ratio1.64
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.07% |
Yearly Dividend1.53
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
DP51.01%
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)-10.85%
PT rev (3m)34.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.18 | ||
| P/S | 1.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.92 | ||
| P/B | 2.31 | ||
| P/tB | 3.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.69 |
EPS(TTM)2.98
EY4.3%
EPS(NY)4.04
Fwd EY5.82%
FCF(TTM)3.48
FCFY5.01%
OCF(TTM)7
OCFY10.09%
SpS43.87
BVpS30.05
TBVpS22.06
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)14.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.04% | ||
| ROE | 10.12% | ||
| ROCE | 11.13% | ||
| ROIC | 8.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.35% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.02% | ||
| OM | 11.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.93% | ||
| GM | 28.49% | ||
| FCFM | 7.92% |
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 Turnover0.73
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.42 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.12 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 110.04% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.02% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.7 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.87% | ||
| Profit Quality | 114.33% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.19 |
F-Score5
WACC7.24%
ROIC/WACC1.21
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)-5.42%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-5.56%
EPS Next Y35.36%
EPS Next 2Y23.07%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.06%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.87%
Revenue Next Year0.83%
Revenue Next 2Y2%
Revenue Next 3Y2.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.22%
EBIT growth 1Y-7.52%
EBIT growth 3Y1.98%
EBIT growth 5Y1.14%
EBIT Next Year66.93%
EBIT Next 3Y23.28%
EBIT Next 5Y17.57%
FCF growth 1Y-29.4%
FCF growth 3Y21.5%
FCF growth 5Y7.22%
OCF growth 1Y-17.99%
OCF growth 3Y14.27%
OCF growth 5Y5.48%