ARGONAUT GOLD INC (AR-DB-U.CA)

CA04016AAA93

99.79  +0.13 (+0.13%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, AR-DB-U scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AR-DB-U was compared to 837 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. AR-DB-U has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. AR-DB-U is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year AR-DB-U has reported negative net income.
In the past year AR-DB-U had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years AR-DB-U reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years AR-DB-U 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -27.87%, AR-DB-U perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.22% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -59.12%, AR-DB-U is not doing good in the industry: 64.38% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
AR-DB-U has a Return On Invested Capital of 0.58%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AR-DB-U outperforms 88.54% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AR-DB-U is significantly below the industry average of 8.51%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -27.87%
ROE -59.12%
ROIC 0.58%
ROA(3y)-2.52%
ROA(5y)-4.31%
ROE(3y)-3.69%
ROE(5y)-5.35%
ROIC(3y)2.78%
ROIC(5y)3.46%

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AR-DB-U has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 1.82%, AR-DB-U belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.92% of the companies in the same industry.
AR-DB-U's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of AR-DB-U (9.89%) is better than 86.55% of its industry peers.
AR-DB-U's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.82%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 9.89%
OM growth 3Y-39.22%
OM growth 5Y-16.56%
PM growth 3Y32.26%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-25.39%
GM growth 5Y-9.67%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AR-DB-U is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for AR-DB-U has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, AR-DB-U has more shares outstanding
AR-DB-U has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

AR-DB-U has an Altman-Z score of 86.03. This indicates that AR-DB-U is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 86.03, AR-DB-U belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.65% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14 indicates that AR-DB-U is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.14, AR-DB-U is doing worse than 69.99% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.14
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 86.03
ROIC/WACC0.07
WACC8.03%

2.3 Liquidity

AR-DB-U has a Current Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that AR-DB-U is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.61, AR-DB-U is doing worse than 70.86% of the companies in the same industry.
AR-DB-U has a Quick Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that AR-DB-U is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of AR-DB-U (0.52) is worse than 72.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.61
Quick Ratio 0.52

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 33.33% over the past year.
The earnings per share for AR-DB-U have been decreasing by -34.02% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has decreased by -3.81% in the past year.
AR-DB-U shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.69% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)33.33%
EPS 3Y-63.75%
EPS 5Y-34.02%
EPS Q2Q%-3400%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.81%
Revenue growth 3Y5.22%
Revenue growth 5Y13.69%
Sales Q2Q%-49.65%

3.2 Future

AR-DB-U is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 38.79% yearly.
AR-DB-U is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.34% yearly.
EPS Next Y930%
EPS Next 2Y11.18%
EPS Next 3Y45.65%
EPS Next 5Y38.79%
Revenue Next Year11.39%
Revenue Next 2Y2.15%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

AR-DB-U reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5974.46, the valuation of AR-DB-U can be described as expensive.
AR-DB-U's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AR-DB-U is cheaper than 85.31% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AR-DB-U to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.70), we can say AR-DB-U is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 5974.46

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AR-DB-U is valued cheaper than 86.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 1663.7

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
AR-DB-U's earnings are expected to grow with 45.65% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.18%
EPS Next 3Y45.65%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for AR-DB-U!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

ARGONAUT GOLD INC

TSX:AR-DB-U (8/29/2024, 7:00:00 PM)

99.79

+0.13 (+0.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
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ROA -27.87%
ROE -59.12%
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OM 1.82%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 9.89%
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Asset Turnover0.28
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Debt/Equity 0.14
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