ALPHAMIN RESOURCES CORP (AFM.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX-V:AFM - TSX Venture Exchange - MU0456S00006 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
Overall AFM gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. We evaluated AFM against 797 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making AFM a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. AFM is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. This is an interesting combination With these ratings, AFM could be worth investigating further for value and growth and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AFM was profitable.
AFM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years AFM 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years AFM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 16.90%, AFM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.36% of the companies in the same industry.
AFM's Return On Equity of 28.97% is amongst the best of the industry. AFM outperforms 97.11% of its industry peers.
AFM's Return On Invested Capital of 25.92% is amongst the best of the industry. AFM outperforms 99.25% of its industry peers.
AFM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 23.24%. This is significantly above the industry average of 12.25%.
The 3 year average ROIC (23.24%) for AFM is below the current ROIC(25.92%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.9% | ||
| ROE | 28.97% | ||
| ROIC | 25.92% |
ROA(3y)15.72%
ROA(5y)11.13%
ROE(3y)25.6%
ROE(5y)17.84%
ROIC(3y)23.24%
ROIC(5y)21.08%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 19.24%, AFM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.23% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AFM has remained more or less at the same level.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 40.88%, AFM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.62% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AFM has declined.
AFM has a Gross Margin of 47.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AFM outperforms 95.36% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AFM has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 40.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.24% | ||
| GM | 47.18% |
OM growth 3Y-4.95%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y11.8%
PM growth 5Y0.85%
GM growth 3Y-4.25%
GM growth 5Y2%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
AFM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, AFM has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for AFM has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, AFM has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
AFM has an Altman-Z score of 4.51. This indicates that AFM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
AFM has a Altman-Z score of 4.51. This is in the better half of the industry: AFM outperforms 64.24% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AFM is 0.57, which is an excellent value as it means it would take AFM, only 0.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
AFM has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.57) than 95.36% of its industry peers.
AFM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
AFM's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.19 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AFM is outperformed by 66.50% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for AFM, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.51 |
ROIC/WACC2.66
WACC9.74%
2.3 Liquidity
AFM has a Current Ratio of 1.36. This is a normal value and indicates that AFM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AFM has a Current ratio (1.36) which is in line with its industry peers.
AFM has a Quick Ratio of 1.36. This is a bad value and indicates that AFM is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.00, AFM is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.55% of the companies in the same industry.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for AFM is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 100.25% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 67.68% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, AFM shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 71.25%.
The Revenue has been growing by 80.94% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)100.25%
EPS 3Y27.76%
EPS 5Y67.68%
EPS Q2Q%14.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)71.25%
Revenue growth 3Y14.37%
Revenue growth 5Y80.94%
Sales Q2Q%10.22%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 35.25% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, AFM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.39% on average per year.
EPS Next Y18.79%
EPS Next 2Y35.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.23%
Revenue Next 2Y6.39%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.59, the valuation of AFM can be described as very reasonable.
95.98% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AFM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, AFM is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.18, the valuation of AFM can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AFM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
AFM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.76.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
97.74% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AFM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
AFM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AFM is cheaper than 97.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
AFM's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
AFM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
AFM's earnings are expected to grow with 35.25% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)0.13
EPS Next 2Y35.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 14.29%, AFM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
AFM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 13.23. AFM pays more dividend than 99.87% of the companies in the same industry.
AFM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 14.29% |
5.2 History
AFM has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
AFM pays out 79.95% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP79.95%
EPS Next 2Y35.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX-V:AFM (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
0.945
-0.04 (-3.57%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners4.39%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.45%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.21B
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 14.29% |
Yearly Dividend0.09
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP79.95%
Div Incr Years1
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.18 | ||
| P/S | 1.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.37 | ||
| P/B | 2.47 | ||
| P/tB | 2.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.16 |
EPS(TTM)0.11
EY11.64%
EPS(NY)0.3
Fwd EY31.46%
FCF(TTM)0.14
FCFY14.57%
OCF(TTM)0.18
OCFY18.61%
SpS0.58
BVpS0.38
TBVpS0.38
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)0.13
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.9% | ||
| ROE | 28.97% | ||
| ROCE | 47.58% | ||
| ROIC | 25.92% | ||
| ROICexc | 30.1% | ||
| ROICexgc | 30.1% | ||
| OM | 40.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.24% | ||
| GM | 47.18% | ||
| FCFM | 23.85% |
ROA(3y)15.72%
ROA(5y)11.13%
ROE(3y)25.6%
ROE(5y)17.84%
ROIC(3y)23.24%
ROIC(5y)21.08%
ROICexc(3y)32.99%
ROICexc(5y)29.12%
ROICexgc(3y)32.99%
ROICexgc(5y)29.12%
ROCE(3y)41.03%
ROCE(5y)36.55%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-11.02%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.02%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-4.95%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y11.8%
PM growth 5Y0.85%
GM growth 3Y-4.25%
GM growth 5Y2%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.88
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.25 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 67.63% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.62% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 44.8 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 60.13% | ||
| Profit Quality | 123.98% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.51 |
F-Score7
WACC9.74%
ROIC/WACC2.66
Cap/Depr(3y)221.05%
Cap/Depr(5y)155.38%
Cap/Sales(3y)21.16%
Cap/Sales(5y)14.77%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)100.25%
EPS 3Y27.76%
EPS 5Y67.68%
EPS Q2Q%14.91%
EPS Next Y18.79%
EPS Next 2Y35.25%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)71.25%
Revenue growth 3Y14.37%
Revenue growth 5Y80.94%
Sales Q2Q%10.22%
Revenue Next Year8.23%
Revenue Next 2Y6.39%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y93.85%
EBIT growth 3Y8.71%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year33.42%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y183.56%
FCF growth 3Y4.19%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y44.33%
OCF growth 3Y9.06%
OCF growth 5YN/A