ALPHAMIN RESOURCES CORP (AFM.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX-V:AFM - MU0456S00006 - Common Stock
0.97 CAD
-0.02 (-2.02%)
Taking everything into account, AFM scores 8 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AFM was compared to 795 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. AFM has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. AFM is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. This is an interesting combination This makes AFM very considerable for value and growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AFM had positive earnings in the past year.
AFM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
AFM had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years AFM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
AFM has a Return On Assets of 19.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AFM outperforms 97.48% of its industry peers.
AFM's Return On Equity of 30.11% is amongst the best of the industry. AFM outperforms 97.11% of its industry peers.
AFM has a Return On Invested Capital of 26.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AFM outperforms 99.37% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AFM is significantly above the industry average of 11.87%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (26.23%) for AFM is above the 3 year average (23.24%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.35% | ||
| ROE | 30.11% | ||
| ROIC | 26.23% |
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
The Profit Margin of AFM (20.26%) is better than 94.59% of its industry peers.
AFM's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
AFM's Operating Margin of 40.45% is amongst the best of the industry. AFM outperforms 97.11% of its industry peers.
AFM's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 46.69%, AFM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.72% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AFM has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 40.45% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.26% | ||
| GM | 46.69% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), AFM is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, AFM has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, AFM has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for AFM has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
AFM has an Altman-Z score of 5.18. This indicates that AFM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of AFM (5.18) is better than 61.51% of its industry peers.
AFM has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.37. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.37 years to pay back of all of its debts.
AFM has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.37. This is amongst the best in the industry. AFM outperforms 95.72% of its industry peers.
AFM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
AFM has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.13. This is in the lower half of the industry: AFM underperforms 65.28% of its industry peers.
Although AFM does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.18 |
ROIC/WACC2.67
WACC9.83%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.00 indicates that AFM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
AFM has a Current ratio of 2.00. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AFM outperforms 53.84% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.54 indicates that AFM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
AFM has a Quick ratio (1.54) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.54 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 113.35% 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 68.97%.
The Revenue has been growing by 80.94% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)113.35%
EPS 3Y27.76%
EPS 5Y67.68%
EPS Q2Q%76.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)68.97%
Revenue growth 3Y14.37%
Revenue growth 5Y80.94%
Sales Q2Q%38.83%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, AFM will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 38.08% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.17% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y18.79%
EPS Next 2Y38.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.68%
Revenue Next 2Y5.17%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
AFM is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.46.
AFM's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AFM is cheaper than 96.98% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AFM to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say AFM is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.09 indicates a rather cheap valuation of AFM.
98.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AFM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AFM to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.73), we can say AFM is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
AFM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AFM is cheaper than 98.99% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AFM is valued cheaper than 98.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.58 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of AFM may justify a higher PE ratio.
AFM's earnings are expected to grow with 38.08% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)0.11
EPS Next 2Y38.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 14.14%, AFM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
AFM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 13.72. AFM pays more dividend than 99.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, AFM pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 14.14% |
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
46.82% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AFM. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP46.82%
EPS Next 2Y38.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX-V:AFM (9/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
0.97
-0.02 (-2.02%)
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 Cap1.24B
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 14.14% |
Yearly Dividend0.09
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP46.82%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.09 | ||
| P/S | 1.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.85 | ||
| P/B | 2.3 | ||
| P/tB | 2.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.58 |
EPS(TTM)0.13
EY13.4%
EPS(NY)0.31
Fwd EY32.31%
FCF(TTM)0.17
FCFY17.98%
OCF(TTM)0.2
OCFY20.64%
SpS0.63
BVpS0.42
TBVpS0.42
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)0.11
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.35% | ||
| ROE | 30.11% | ||
| ROCE | 46.55% | ||
| ROIC | 26.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 32.88% | ||
| ROICexgc | 32.88% | ||
| OM | 40.45% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.26% | ||
| GM | 46.69% | ||
| FCFM | 27.8% |
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.96
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.17 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 42.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.11% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 34.91 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 63.6% | ||
| Profit Quality | 137.23% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.18 |
F-Score8
WACC9.83%
ROIC/WACC2.67
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)113.35%
EPS 3Y27.76%
EPS 5Y67.68%
EPS Q2Q%76.43%
EPS Next Y18.79%
EPS Next 2Y38.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)68.97%
Revenue growth 3Y14.37%
Revenue growth 5Y80.94%
Sales Q2Q%38.83%
Revenue Next Year4.68%
Revenue Next 2Y5.17%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y79.5%
EBIT growth 3Y8.71%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year33.42%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y549.43%
FCF growth 3Y4.19%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y235.61%
OCF growth 3Y9.06%
OCF growth 5YN/A