CAPSTONE COPPER CORP (CS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:CS - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA14071L1085 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
Taking everything into account, CS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CS was compared to 808 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. CS scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CS is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. This is an interesting combination
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.
Of the past 5 years CS 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years CS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CS (1.22%) is better than 86.39% of its industry peers.
CS has a better Return On Equity (2.65%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.45%, CS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.60% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CS is significantly below the industry average of 12.36%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.45%) for CS is above the 3 year average (1.34%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.22% | ||
| ROE | 2.65% | ||
| ROIC | 2.45% |
ROA(3y)0.61%
ROA(5y)3.18%
ROE(3y)1.11%
ROE(5y)5.45%
ROIC(3y)1.34%
ROIC(5y)3.44%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of CS (4.52%) is better than 90.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CS has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 12.90%, CS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.35% of the companies in the same industry.
CS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 15.67%, CS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.52% | ||
| GM | 15.67% |
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%
2. Health
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.
The number of shares outstanding for CS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
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
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.29, we must say that CS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CS's Altman-Z score of 1.29 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CS outperforms 51.49% of its industry peers.
CS has a debt to FCF ratio of 105.96. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CS would need 105.96 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 105.96. This is amongst the best in the industry. CS outperforms 88.49% of its industry peers.
CS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51. This is a neutral value indicating CS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CS (0.51) is worse than 73.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 105.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC7.23%
2.3 Liquidity
CS has a Current Ratio of 1.17. 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 (1.17) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CS has a Quick Ratio of 1.17. This is a bad value and indicates that CS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CS has a Quick ratio (0.86) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 466.67% 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 32.81%.
CS shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 30.74% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)466.67%
EPS 3Y-46.87%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%200%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)32.81%
Revenue growth 3Y26.25%
Revenue growth 5Y30.74%
Sales Q2Q%56.91%
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 42.86% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 15.50% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y239.9%
EPS Next 2Y165.99%
EPS Next 3Y113.56%
EPS Next 5Y42.86%
Revenue Next Year33.26%
Revenue Next 2Y25.61%
Revenue Next 3Y21.49%
Revenue Next 5Y15.5%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 57.47, CS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
86.76% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CS is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.45, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.92, the valuation of CS can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CS is valued cheaper than 91.96% of the companies in the same industry.
CS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.90, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 57.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CS is valued cheaper than 92.20% of the companies in the same industry.
CS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CS is cheaper than 88.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 299.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.33 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CS's earnings are expected to grow with 113.56% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y165.99%
EPS Next 3Y113.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for CS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:CS (7/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
8.62
-0.26 (-2.93%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.15%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.86%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.57B
Analysts83.85
Price Target11.59 (34.45%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-52.9%
Min EPS beat(2)-79.29%
Max EPS beat(2)-26.52%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-39.89%
Min EPS beat(4)-79.29%
Max EPS beat(4)-16.97%
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)-5.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-13.64%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.98%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13.64%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.98%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.87%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.17%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.81%
PT rev (1m)-0.26%
PT rev (3m)-8.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 57.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.92 | ||
| P/S | 2.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 299.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.16 | ||
| P/B | 1.58 | ||
| P/tB | 1.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.33 |
EPS(TTM)0.15
EY1.74%
EPS(NY)0.87
Fwd EY10.08%
FCF(TTM)0.03
FCFY0.33%
OCF(TTM)0.85
OCFY9.85%
SpS3.21
BVpS5.46
TBVpS5.46
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.22% | ||
| ROE | 2.65% | ||
| ROCE | 3.9% | ||
| ROIC | 2.45% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.6% | ||
| OM | 12.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.52% | ||
| GM | 15.67% | ||
| FCFM | 0.9% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-48.8%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.27
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 105.96 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.59 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 124.8% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 25.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.9 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.23% | ||
| Profit Quality | 19.83% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
F-Score7
WACC7.23%
ROIC/WACC0.34
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)466.67%
EPS 3Y-46.87%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%200%
EPS Next Y239.9%
EPS Next 2Y165.99%
EPS Next 3Y113.56%
EPS Next 5Y42.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)32.81%
Revenue growth 3Y26.25%
Revenue growth 5Y30.74%
Sales Q2Q%56.91%
Revenue Next Year33.26%
Revenue Next 2Y25.61%
Revenue Next 3Y21.49%
Revenue Next 5Y15.5%
EBIT growth 1Y2174.17%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.94%
EBIT growth 5Y61.37%
EBIT Next Year245.3%
EBIT Next 3Y85.19%
EBIT Next 5Y43.58%
FCF growth 1Y102.73%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y378.5%
OCF growth 3Y-10.35%
OCF growth 5Y33.82%