AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD (AEM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:AEM • CA0084741085
190.5 USD
-25.01 (-11.61%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
191.62 USD
+1.12 (+0.59%)
After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:04:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to AEM. AEM was compared to 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. AEM gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. AEM is evaluated to be cheap and growing strongly. This does not happen too often! With these ratings, AEM could be worth investigating further for value and growth and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- AEM had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year AEM had a positive cash flow from operations.
- AEM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- AEM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of AEM (10.55%) is better than 89.81% of its industry peers.
- AEM has a better Return On Equity (14.67%) than 86.62% of its industry peers.
- AEM's Return On Invested Capital of 12.78% is amongst the best of the industry. AEM outperforms 85.99% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AEM is below the industry average of 10.48%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (12.78%) for AEM is above the 3 year average (5.95%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.55% | ||
| ROE | 14.67% | ||
| ROIC | 12.78% |
ROA(3y)5.31%
ROA(5y)5.35%
ROE(3y)7.74%
ROE(5y)8.32%
ROIC(3y)5.95%
ROIC(5y)6.64%
1.3 Margins
- AEM's Profit Margin of 32.62% is amongst the best of the industry. AEM outperforms 94.90% of its industry peers.
- AEM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- AEM has a better Operating Margin (49.49%) than 94.90% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AEM has grown nicely.
- AEM's Gross Margin of 70.29% is amongst the best of the industry. AEM outperforms 95.54% of its industry peers.
- AEM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 49.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 32.62% | ||
| GM | 70.29% |
OM growth 3Y10.7%
OM growth 5Y15.25%
PM growth 3Y16.36%
PM growth 5Y3.82%
GM growth 3Y4.57%
GM growth 5Y4.67%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- AEM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- AEM has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for AEM has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for AEM has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 7.39 indicates that AEM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- AEM's Altman-Z score of 7.39 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AEM outperforms 72.61% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of AEM is 0.09, which is an excellent value as it means it would take AEM, only 0.09 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.09, AEM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- AEM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.01, AEM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.39 |
ROIC/WACC1.31
WACC9.75%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.12 indicates that AEM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of AEM (2.12) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- AEM has a Quick Ratio of 1.31. This is a normal value and indicates that AEM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of AEM (1.31) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.31 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- AEM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 94.63%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, AEM shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 33.97% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 35.16% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- Measured over the past years, AEM shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 27.13% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)94.63%
EPS 3Y20.13%
EPS 5Y33.97%
EPS Q2Q%89.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.16%
Revenue growth 3Y28.89%
Revenue growth 5Y27.13%
Sales Q2Q%41.93%
3.2 Future
- AEM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.45% yearly.
- AEM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.75% yearly.
EPS Next Y93.25%
EPS Next 2Y61.33%
EPS Next 3Y38.57%
EPS Next 5Y8.45%
Revenue Next Year39.47%
Revenue Next 2Y29.07%
Revenue Next 3Y18.21%
Revenue Next 5Y3.75%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 27.65, the valuation of AEM can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AEM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AEM is cheaper than 74.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- AEM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.32.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.30 indicates a rather expensive valuation of AEM.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AEM is valued a bit cheaper than 64.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- AEM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AEM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.34% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AEM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.35% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.67 |
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.
- The excellent profitability rating of AEM may justify a higher PE ratio.
- AEM's earnings are expected to grow with 38.57% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)0.81
EPS Next 2Y61.33%
EPS Next 3Y38.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- AEM has a yearly dividend return of 0.77%, which is pretty low.
- AEM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.02.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, AEM's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.77% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of AEM grows each year by 24.77%, which is quite nice.
- AEM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- AEM has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.77%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- 20.78% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AEM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of AEM is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP20.78%
EPS Next 2Y61.33%
EPS Next 3Y38.57%
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD / AEM FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for AEM stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to AEM.
Can you provide the valuation status for AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD (AEM). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD?
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD (AEM) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD (AEM) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD (AEM) is 27.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.07.
Is the dividend of AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD sustainable?
The dividend rating of AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD (AEM) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 20.78%.