ZIJMY vs. GOLD

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

ZIJMY (Zijin Mining Group Co Ltd ADR) and GOLD (Barrick Mining Corporation) are both stocks. Both operate in the Gold industry within the Basic Materials sector. At a 0.45 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

ZIJMY vs. GOLD - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Zijin Mining Group Co Ltd ADR (ZIJMY) and Barrick Mining Corporation (GOLD). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, ZIJMY achieves a -5.84% return, which is significantly lower than GOLD's 16.19% return.

ZIJMY

• 1D: -0.90%
• 1M: -4.06%
• YTD: -5.84%
• 6M: 0.90%
• 1Y: 87.62%
• 3Y*: 46.95%
• 5Y*: 24.10%
• 10Y*: 33.07%

GOLD

• 1D: -1.97%
• 1M: -7.53%
• YTD: 16.19%
• 6M: 26.08%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

ZIJMY vs. GOLD - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
ZIJMY Zijin Mining Group Co Ltd ADR	-5.84%	9.16%
GOLD Barrick Mining Corporation	16.19%	14.34%

Correlation

The correlation between ZIJMY and GOLD is 0.45, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 3, 2025	0.45

Fundamentals

Market Cap ZIJMY : $117.26B GOLD : $1.04B
EPS ZIJMY : $44.76 GOLD : $3.06
PE Ratio ZIJMY : 1.92 GOLD : 12.81
PS Ratio ZIJMY : 0.32 GOLD : 0.04
PB Ratio ZIJMY : 0.59 GOLD : 1.22
Total Revenue (TTM) ZIJMY : $366.89B GOLD : $23.02B
Gross Profit (TTM) ZIJMY : $113.63B GOLD : $169.58M
EBITDA (TTM) ZIJMY : $105.09B GOLD : -$162.41M

Return for Risk

ZIJMY vs. GOLD — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

ZIJMY

ZIJMY Risk / Return Rank: 81
ZIJMY Sharpe Ratio Rank: 86
ZIJMY Sortino Ratio Rank: 78
ZIJMY Omega Ratio Rank: 77
ZIJMY Calmar Ratio Rank: 82
ZIJMY Martin Ratio Rank: 81

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

ZIJMY vs. GOLD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Zijin Mining Group Co Ltd ADR (ZIJMY) and Barrick Mining Corporation (GOLD). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	ZIJMY	GOLD	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.81	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.18	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.29	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	3.03	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	7.25	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	ZIJMY	GOLD	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.81	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.54	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.71	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.45	1.32	-0.87

Drawdowns

ZIJMY vs. GOLD - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ZIJMY drawdown since its inception was -61.63%, which is greater than GOLD's maximum drawdown of -40.58%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ZIJMY and GOLD.

Drawdown Indicators

	ZIJMY	GOLD	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-61.63%	-40.58%	-21.05%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-29.08%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-29.97%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-43.04%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-49.32%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-26.89%	-38.32%	+11.43%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-23.13%	-17.25%	-5.88%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	12.13%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	ZIJMY	GOLD	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	15.82%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	38.21%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	48.62%	58.82%	-10.20%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	44.88%	58.82%	-13.94%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	46.91%	58.82%	-11.91%

Dividends

ZIJMY vs. GOLD - Dividend Comparison

ZIJMY's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.72%, less than GOLD's 1.02% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
GOLD Barrick Mining Corporation	1.02%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
ZIJMY Zijin Mining Group Co Ltd ADR	0.72%	1.52%	2.02%	2.30%	2.19%	0.89%	0.95%	2.75%	2.85%	4.88%	3.49%	4.90%

Financials

ZIJMY vs. GOLD - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Zijin Mining Group Co Ltd ADR and Barrick Mining Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

ZIJMY - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Zijin Mining Group Co Ltd ADR reported a gross profit of 35.78B and revenue of 98.50B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 36.3%.

GOLD - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Barrick Mining Corporation reported a gross profit of 176.58M and revenue of 10.35B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 1.7%.

ZIJMY - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Zijin Mining Group Co Ltd ADR reported an operating income of 29.38B and revenue of 98.50B, resulting in an operating margin of 29.8%.

GOLD - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Barrick Mining Corporation reported an operating income of 106.13M and revenue of 10.35B, resulting in an operating margin of 1.0%.

ZIJMY - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Zijin Mining Group Co Ltd ADR reported a net income of 20.08B and revenue of 98.50B, resulting in a net margin of 20.4%.

GOLD - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Barrick Mining Corporation reported a net income of 59.49M and revenue of 10.35B, resulting in a net margin of 0.6%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both ZIJMY and GOLD in my portfolio?

ZIJMY and GOLD have a correlation of 0.45, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.