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CAPSTONE COPPER CORP (CS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

11.8 CAD
+0.82 (+7.47%)
Last: 11/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

CS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 796 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While CS has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. CS has both an excellent growth and valuation score. This means it is growing and it is still cheap. This is a rare 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.
CS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.46%, CS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
CS has a better Return On Equity (9.36%) than 89.82% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 3.42%, CS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CS is significantly below the industry average of 12.57%.
The 3 year average ROIC (1.34%) for CS is below the current ROIC(3.42%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20

1.3 Margins

CS has a better Profit Margin (14.67%) than 92.71% of its industry peers.
CS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.96%, CS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.33% of the companies in the same industry.
CS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CS has a better Gross Margin (18.53%) than 87.81% 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -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.
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.
CS.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCS.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

CS has an Altman-Z score of 1.64. 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 (1.64) 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CS (8.56) is better than 89.20% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that CS is not too dependend on debt financing.
CS has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.47) than 73.74% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 8.56
Altman-Z 1.64
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC8%
CS.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCS.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 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 (1.15) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 62.94% 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 114.29%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, CS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -46.87% on average per year.
CS shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, 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 21.14% yearly.
EPS Next Y152.35%
EPS Next 2Y176.1%
EPS Next 3Y114.59%
EPS Next 5Y59.22%
Revenue Next Year39.04%
Revenue Next 2Y30.4%
Revenue Next 3Y23.86%
Revenue Next 5Y21.14%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last 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.
CS.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCS.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 56.19, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CS.
CS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CS is cheaper than 86.56% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.65. CS is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.20, the valuation of CS can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.46% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.45. CS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 56.19
Fwd PE 12.2
CS.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCS.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

CS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CS is cheaper than 94.35% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CS is valued cheaper than 93.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 33.58
EV/EBITDA 9.36
CS.CA Per share dataCS.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CS's earnings are expected to grow with 114.59% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y176.1%
EPS Next 3Y114.59%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CS!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CAPSTONE COPPER CORP

TSX:CS (11/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

11.8

+0.82 (+7.47%)

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 Owners29.95%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.97%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.01B
Revenue(TTM)2.12B
Net Income(TTM)311.28M
Analysts83.33
Price Target15.67 (32.8%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)31.12%
PT rev (3m)29.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)32.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)48.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)10.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-25.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)6.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 56.19
Fwd PE 12.2
P/S 3.01
P/FCF 33.58
P/OCF 9.41
P/B 1.92
P/tB 1.92
EV/EBITDA 9.36
EPS(TTM)0.21
EY1.78%
EPS(NY)0.97
Fwd EY8.2%
FCF(TTM)0.35
FCFY2.98%
OCF(TTM)1.25
OCFY10.62%
SpS3.92
BVpS6.15
TBVpS6.15
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number5.39
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 1.64
F-Score7
WACC8%
ROIC/WACC0.43
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 Y152.35%
EPS Next 2Y176.1%
EPS Next 3Y114.59%
EPS Next 5Y59.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)40.88%
Revenue growth 3Y26.25%
Revenue growth 5Y30.74%
Sales Q2Q%42.68%
Revenue Next Year39.04%
Revenue Next 2Y30.4%
Revenue Next 3Y23.86%
Revenue Next 5Y21.14%
EBIT growth 1Y170.62%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.94%
EBIT growth 5Y61.37%
EBIT Next Year295.67%
EBIT Next 3Y93.04%
EBIT Next 5Y61.26%
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 6 / 10 to CS.CA.


What is the valuation status for CS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to CAPSTONE COPPER CORP (CS.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is CAPSTONE COPPER CORP (CS.CA) stock?

CAPSTONE COPPER CORP (CS.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for CAPSTONE COPPER CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CAPSTONE COPPER CORP (CS.CA) is expected to grow by 152.35% in the next year.