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CAPSTONE COPPER CORP (CS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CS - CA14071L1085 - Common Stock

14.83 CAD
+0.19 (+1.3%)
Last: 1/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Overall CS gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated CS against 812 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While CS belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CS is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. This is an interesting combination


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

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.
Each year in the past 5 years CS had a positive operating cash flow.
CS.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCS.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M

1.2 Ratios

CS's Return On Assets of 4.46% is amongst the best of the industry. CS outperforms 89.41% of its industry peers.
CS has a Return On Equity of 9.36%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CS outperforms 90.39% of its industry peers.
CS's Return On Invested Capital of 3.42% is amongst the best of the industry. CS outperforms 90.52% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CS is significantly below the industry average of 12.91%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.42%) for CS is above the 3 year average (1.34%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.46%
ROE 9.36%
ROIC 3.42%
ROA(3y)0.61%
ROA(5y)3.18%
ROE(3y)1.11%
ROE(5y)5.45%
ROIC(3y)1.34%
ROIC(5y)3.44%
CS.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCS.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

CS has a better Profit Margin (14.67%) than 92.98% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CS has declined.
CS's Operating Margin of 15.96% is amongst the best of the industry. CS outperforms 91.01% of its industry peers.
CS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CS (18.53%) is better than 88.05% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CS has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.96%
PM (TTM) 14.67%
GM 18.53%
OM growth 3Y-32.62%
OM growth 5Y23.43%
PM growth 3Y-43.37%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-33.56%
GM growth 5Y5.61%
CS.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCS.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CS is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
CS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CS.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCS.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
CS.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCS.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.95 indicates that CS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CS (1.95) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CS has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.56. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CS would need 8.56 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (8.56) than 90.27% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that CS is not too dependend on debt financing.
CS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47. This is in the lower half of the industry: CS underperforms 70.69% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 8.56
Altman-Z 1.95
ROIC/WACC0.39
WACC8.84%
CS.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCS.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.15 indicates that CS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CS has a Current ratio of 1.15. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CS outperforms 43.23% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that CS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CS has a Quick ratio of 0.79. This is in the lower half of the industry: CS underperforms 61.58% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.15
Quick Ratio 0.79
CS.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCS.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 114.29% over the past year.
CS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -46.87% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CS shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 40.88%.
The Revenue has been growing by 30.74% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)114.29%
EPS 3Y-46.87%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)40.88%
Revenue growth 3Y26.25%
Revenue growth 5Y30.74%
Sales Q2Q%42.68%

3.2 Future

CS is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 59.22% yearly.
CS is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 21.09% yearly.
EPS Next Y145.29%
EPS Next 2Y178.35%
EPS Next 3Y117.25%
EPS Next 5Y59.22%
Revenue Next Year38.66%
Revenue Next 2Y30.03%
Revenue Next 3Y23.43%
Revenue Next 5Y21.09%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
CS.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCS.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B 4B
CS.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCS.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 70.62, CS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CS is valued cheaper than 86.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.17, CS is valued quite expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.53 indicates a correct valuation of CS.
CS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CS is cheaper than 91.26% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.79. CS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 70.62
Fwd PE 15.53
CS.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCS.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

CS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CS is cheaper than 94.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 43.47
EV/EBITDA 11.68
CS.CA Per share dataCS.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3 4 5

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.
CS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
CS's earnings are expected to grow with 117.25% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.49
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y178.35%
EPS Next 3Y117.25%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

CAPSTONE COPPER CORP

TSX:CS (1/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

14.83

+0.19 (+1.3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/amc
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners29.87%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.78%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.32B
Revenue(TTM)2.12B
Net Income(TTM)311.28M
Analysts83.2
Price Target15.49 (4.45%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-7.65%
Min EPS beat(2)-27.8%
Max EPS beat(2)12.5%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-30.28%
Min EPS beat(4)-79.29%
Max EPS beat(4)12.5%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.54%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13.64%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.54%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.48%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.68%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.65%
PT rev (1m)-1.15%
PT rev (3m)31.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)36.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.55%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.54%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 70.62
Fwd PE 15.53
P/S 3.9
P/FCF 43.47
P/OCF 12.18
P/B 2.48
P/tB 2.48
EV/EBITDA 11.68
EPS(TTM)0.21
EY1.42%
EPS(NY)0.95
Fwd EY6.44%
FCF(TTM)0.34
FCFY2.3%
OCF(TTM)1.22
OCFY8.21%
SpS3.81
BVpS5.97
TBVpS5.97
PEG (NY)0.49
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number5.31
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.46%
ROE 9.36%
ROCE 5.42%
ROIC 3.42%
ROICexc 3.6%
ROICexgc 3.6%
OM 15.96%
PM (TTM) 14.67%
GM 18.53%
FCFM 8.97%
ROA(3y)0.61%
ROA(5y)3.18%
ROE(3y)1.11%
ROE(5y)5.45%
ROIC(3y)1.34%
ROIC(5y)3.44%
ROICexc(3y)1.38%
ROICexc(5y)3.97%
ROICexgc(3y)1.38%
ROICexgc(5y)3.97%
ROCE(3y)2.11%
ROCE(5y)5.36%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-48.8%
ROICexgc growth 5Y18.97%
ROICexc growth 3Y-48.8%
ROICexc growth 5Y18.97%
OM growth 3Y-32.62%
OM growth 5Y23.43%
PM growth 3Y-43.37%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-33.56%
GM growth 5Y5.61%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.3
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 8.56
Debt/EBITDA 1.92
Cap/Depr 103.76%
Cap/Sales 23.02%
Interest Coverage 2.68
Cash Conversion 83.84%
Profit Quality 61.11%
Current Ratio 1.15
Quick Ratio 0.79
Altman-Z 1.95
F-Score7
WACC8.84%
ROIC/WACC0.39
Cap/Depr(3y)239.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)196.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)39.01%
Cap/Sales(5y)31.06%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)114.29%
EPS 3Y-46.87%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%100%
EPS Next Y145.29%
EPS Next 2Y178.35%
EPS Next 3Y117.25%
EPS Next 5Y59.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)40.88%
Revenue growth 3Y26.25%
Revenue growth 5Y30.74%
Sales Q2Q%42.68%
Revenue Next Year38.66%
Revenue Next 2Y30.03%
Revenue Next 3Y23.43%
Revenue Next 5Y21.09%
EBIT growth 1Y170.62%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.94%
EBIT growth 5Y61.37%
EBIT Next Year273.61%
EBIT Next 3Y91.49%
EBIT Next 5Y59.2%
FCF growth 1Y134.26%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y739.64%
OCF growth 3Y-10.35%
OCF growth 5Y33.82%

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 8 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CS stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CAPSTONE COPPER CORP (CS.CA) is 70.62 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.48.


What is the financial health of CAPSTONE COPPER CORP (CS.CA) stock?

The financial health rating of CAPSTONE COPPER CORP (CS.CA) is 4 / 10.