CAPSTONE COPPER CORP (CS.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:CS • CA14071L1085
11.62 CAD
+0.08 (+0.69%)
Last: Mar 11, 2026, 07:00 PM
This CS.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to CS. CS was compared to 815 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. CS has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. An interesting combination arises when we look at growth and value: CS is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued.
1. CS.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CS was profitable.
- In the past year CS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- CS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years CS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 4.39%, CS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.32%, CS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.69% of the companies in the same industry.
- CS's Return On Invested Capital of 5.25% is amongst the best of the industry. CS outperforms 91.41% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CS is significantly below the industry average of 12.69%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (5.25%) for CS is above the 3 year average (2.53%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.39% | ||
| ROE | 9.32% | ||
| ROIC | 5.25% |
ROA(3y)1.32%
ROA(5y)3.87%
ROE(3y)2.74%
ROE(5y)6.99%
ROIC(3y)2.53%
ROIC(5y)4.3%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.39%, CS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- CS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 21.06%, CS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- CS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CS's Gross Margin of 23.60% is amongst the best of the industry. CS outperforms 89.08% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.06% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.39% | ||
| GM | 23.6% |
OM growth 3Y24.86%
OM growth 5Y20.58%
PM growth 3Y12.39%
PM growth 5Y36.97%
GM growth 3Y13.75%
GM growth 5Y5.43%
2. CS.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- CS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CS has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for CS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- CS has an Altman-Z score of 1.72. This is a bad value and indicates that CS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of CS (1.72) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CS has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.54. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CS would need 9.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 9.54, CS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45 indicates that CS is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.45, CS is doing worse than 70.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC10.02%
2.3 Liquidity
- CS has a Current Ratio of 1.20. This is a normal value and indicates that CS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CS has a Current ratio of 1.20. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CS outperforms 43.31% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.85 indicates that CS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.85, CS is doing worse than 61.60% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 |
3. CS.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 265.78% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, CS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 68.98% on average per year.
- CS shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 47.56%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 39.06% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)265.78%
EPS 3Y28.7%
EPS 5Y68.98%
EPS Q2Q%5.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)47.56%
Revenue growth 3Y22.11%
Revenue growth 5Y39.06%
Sales Q2Q%53.27%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 37.91% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CS will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 15.24% on average per year.
EPS Next Y195.66%
EPS Next 2Y103.03%
EPS Next 3Y33.19%
EPS Next 5Y37.91%
Revenue Next Year23.6%
Revenue Next 2Y19.2%
Revenue Next 3Y13.58%
Revenue Next 5Y15.24%
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.
- Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. CS.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.75, the valuation of CS can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CS is valued cheaper than 92.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say CS is valued slightly cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.40, the valuation of CS can be described as correct.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CS indicates a rather cheap valuation: CS is cheaper than 92.02% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.27, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CS indicates a rather cheap valuation: CS is cheaper than 96.20% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CS is valued cheaper than 93.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 39.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CS'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 CS may justify a higher PE ratio.
- CS's earnings are expected to grow with 33.19% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)0.3
EPS Next 2Y103.03%
EPS Next 3Y33.19%
5. CS.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
CS.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:CS (3/11/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
11.62
+0.08 (+0.69%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)03-02 2026-03-02/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners32.07%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.66%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.87B
Revenue(TTM)2.36B
Net Income(TTM)315.87M
Analysts81.6
Price Target17.43 (50%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.64%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.54%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.54%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.43%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.85%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.72%
PT rev (1m)-0.86%
PT rev (3m)13.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-9%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.4 | ||
| P/S | 2.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 39.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.56 | ||
| P/B | 1.93 | ||
| P/tB | 1.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.91 |
EPS(TTM)0.56
EY4.82%
EPS(NY)0.94
Fwd EY8.06%
FCF(TTM)0.29
FCFY2.54%
OCF(TTM)1.22
OCFY10.47%
SpS4.19
BVpS6.02
TBVpS6.02
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)0.3
Graham Number8.71
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.39% | ||
| ROE | 9.32% | ||
| ROCE | 7.75% | ||
| ROIC | 5.25% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.51% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.51% | ||
| OM | 21.06% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.39% | ||
| GM | 23.6% | ||
| FCFM | 7.04% |
ROA(3y)1.32%
ROA(5y)3.87%
ROE(3y)2.74%
ROE(5y)6.99%
ROIC(3y)2.53%
ROIC(5y)4.3%
ROICexc(3y)2.64%
ROICexc(5y)4.89%
ROICexgc(3y)2.64%
ROICexgc(5y)4.89%
ROCE(3y)3.75%
ROCE(5y)6.33%
ROICexgc growth 3Y40.41%
ROICexgc growth 5Y21.69%
ROICexc growth 3Y40.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y21.69%
OM growth 3Y24.86%
OM growth 5Y20.58%
PM growth 3Y12.39%
PM growth 5Y36.97%
GM growth 3Y13.75%
GM growth 5Y5.43%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.54 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.54 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 107.77% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.03 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.01% | ||
| Profit Quality | 52.59% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.72 |
F-Score7
WACC10.02%
ROIC/WACC0.52
Cap/Depr(3y)169.94%
Cap/Depr(5y)194.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)31.95%
Cap/Sales(5y)31.17%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)265.78%
EPS 3Y28.7%
EPS 5Y68.98%
EPS Q2Q%5.17%
EPS Next Y195.66%
EPS Next 2Y103.03%
EPS Next 3Y33.19%
EPS Next 5Y37.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)47.56%
Revenue growth 3Y22.11%
Revenue growth 5Y39.06%
Sales Q2Q%53.27%
Revenue Next Year23.6%
Revenue Next 2Y19.2%
Revenue Next 3Y13.58%
Revenue Next 5Y15.24%
EBIT growth 1Y204.31%
EBIT growth 3Y52.47%
EBIT growth 5Y67.67%
EBIT Next Year167.94%
EBIT Next 3Y53.19%
EBIT Next 5Y39.59%
FCF growth 1Y436.33%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y27.29%
OCF growth 1Y71.89%
OCF growth 3Y98.64%
OCF growth 5Y36.01%
CAPSTONE COPPER CORP / CS.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CAPSTONE COPPER CORP (CS.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CS.CA.
What is the valuation status of CAPSTONE COPPER CORP (CS.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to CAPSTONE COPPER CORP (CS.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of CS stock?
CAPSTONE COPPER CORP (CS.CA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CS stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CAPSTONE COPPER CORP (CS.CA) is 20.75 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.93.
What is the financial health of CAPSTONE COPPER CORP (CS.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of CAPSTONE COPPER CORP (CS.CA) is 3 / 10.