KINROSS GOLD CORP (KGC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:KGC • CA4969024047
Current stock price
28.74 USD
+0.85 (+3.05%)
At close:
29.2 USD
+0.46 (+1.6%)
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This KGC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. KGC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- KGC had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year KGC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- KGC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- KGC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- KGC's Return On Assets of 20.85% is amongst the best of the industry. KGC outperforms 97.47% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 31.64%, KGC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- KGC has a Return On Invested Capital of 21.75%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KGC outperforms 91.77% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KGC is significantly below the industry average of 61.57%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (12.46%) for KGC is below the current ROIC(21.75%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.85% | ||
| ROE | 31.64% | ||
| ROIC | 21.75% |
ROA(3y)10.65%
ROA(5y)5.65%
ROE(3y)16.18%
ROE(5y)8.3%
ROIC(3y)12.46%
ROIC(5y)9.59%
1.3 Margins
- KGC has a Profit Margin of 33.90%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KGC outperforms 92.41% of its industry peers.
- KGC's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- KGC's Operating Margin of 44.84% is amongst the best of the industry. KGC outperforms 91.77% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KGC has grown nicely.
- KGC's Gross Margin of 51.05% is amongst the best of the industry. KGC outperforms 84.18% of its industry peers.
- KGC's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 44.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 33.9% | ||
| GM | 51.05% |
OM growth 3Y36.54%
OM growth 5Y7.04%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y1.25%
GM growth 3Y26.79%
GM growth 5Y5.51%
2. KGC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- KGC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for KGC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for KGC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for KGC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 6.11 indicates that KGC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- KGC's Altman-Z score of 6.11 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KGC outperforms 70.25% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KGC is 0.48, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KGC, only 0.48 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- KGC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.48) than 92.41% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16 indicates that KGC is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of KGC (0.16) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.11 |
ROIC/WACC1.81
WACC12.03%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.84 indicates that KGC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 2.84, KGC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- KGC has a Quick Ratio of 1.45. This is a normal value and indicates that KGC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.45, KGC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 |
3. KGC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- KGC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 172.06%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 19.16% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- KGC shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 36.95%.
- KGC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.85% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)172.06%
EPS 3Y100.36%
EPS 5Y19.16%
EPS Q2Q%235%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.95%
Revenue growth 3Y26.84%
Revenue growth 5Y10.85%
Sales Q2Q%42.89%
3.2 Future
- KGC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 0.56% yearly.
- KGC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -9.94% yearly.
EPS Next Y63.28%
EPS Next 2Y31.23%
EPS Next 3Y13.98%
EPS Next 5Y0.56%
Revenue Next Year34.77%
Revenue Next 2Y15.32%
Revenue Next 3Y6.64%
Revenue Next 5Y-9.94%
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 decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. KGC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.54, the valuation of KGC can be described as correct.
- 82.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KGC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- KGC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.51, which indicates a very decent valuation of KGC.
- 77.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KGC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- KGC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.19.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KGC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 94.30% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KGC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- KGC'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 KGC may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as KGC's earnings are expected to grow with 13.98% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.25
PEG (5Y)0.81
EPS Next 2Y31.23%
EPS Next 3Y13.98%
5. KGC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.42%, KGC is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.21, KGC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, KGC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.42% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KGC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.81%!
- KGC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- KGC has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.81%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- KGC pays out 6.36% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of KGC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP6.36%
EPS Next 2Y31.23%
EPS Next 3Y13.98%
KGC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
28.74
+0.85 (+3.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners66.57%
Inst Owner Change-2.65%
Ins Owners0.23%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap34.48B
Revenue(TTM)7.05B
Net Income(TTM)2.39B
Analysts78.67
Price Target44.04 (53.24%)
Short Float %1.56%
Short Ratio1.59
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.42% |
Yearly Dividend0.13
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.81%
DP6.36%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-11 2026-03-11 (0.04)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)15.76%
Min EPS beat(2)11.36%
Max EPS beat(2)20.16%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)26.57%
Min EPS beat(4)11.36%
Max EPS beat(4)46.17%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)21.53%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)28.36%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)16.6%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)10.63%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)25730.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)102892%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)35.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)30.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)24.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)28.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)9.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)16.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.51 | ||
| P/S | 4.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.17 | ||
| P/B | 4.57 | ||
| P/tB | 4.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.11 |
EPS(TTM)1.85
EY6.44%
EPS(NY)3.02
Fwd EY10.51%
FCF(TTM)2.14
FCFY7.44%
OCF(TTM)3.13
OCFY10.91%
SpS5.88
BVpS6.3
TBVpS6.3
PEG (NY)0.25
PEG (5Y)0.81
Graham Number16.19
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.85% | ||
| ROE | 31.64% | ||
| ROCE | 30.12% | ||
| ROIC | 21.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 24.39% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.39% | ||
| OM | 44.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 33.9% | ||
| GM | 51.05% | ||
| FCFM | 36.4% |
ROA(3y)10.65%
ROA(5y)5.65%
ROE(3y)16.18%
ROE(5y)8.3%
ROIC(3y)12.46%
ROIC(5y)9.59%
ROICexc(3y)14.08%
ROICexc(5y)10.7%
ROICexgc(3y)14.08%
ROICexgc(5y)10.72%
ROCE(3y)17.25%
ROCE(5y)13.29%
ROICexgc growth 3Y72%
ROICexgc growth 5Y15.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y72%
ROICexc growth 5Y16.26%
OM growth 3Y36.54%
OM growth 5Y7.04%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y1.25%
GM growth 3Y26.79%
GM growth 5Y5.51%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.29 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 108.07% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 16.94% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 37.19 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.14% | ||
| Profit Quality | 107.37% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.11 |
F-Score9
WACC12.03%
ROIC/WACC1.81
Cap/Depr(3y)104.37%
Cap/Depr(5y)104.44%
Cap/Sales(3y)21.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)22.2%
Profit Quality(3y)124.55%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)172.06%
EPS 3Y100.36%
EPS 5Y19.16%
EPS Q2Q%235%
EPS Next Y63.28%
EPS Next 2Y31.23%
EPS Next 3Y13.98%
EPS Next 5Y0.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.95%
Revenue growth 3Y26.84%
Revenue growth 5Y10.85%
Sales Q2Q%42.89%
Revenue Next Year34.77%
Revenue Next 2Y15.32%
Revenue Next 3Y6.64%
Revenue Next 5Y-9.94%
EBIT growth 1Y115.63%
EBIT growth 3Y73.19%
EBIT growth 5Y18.65%
EBIT Next Year105.63%
EBIT Next 3Y22.52%
EBIT Next 5Y-11.93%
FCF growth 1Y87.2%
FCF growth 3Y107.83%
FCF growth 5Y19.76%
OCF growth 1Y53.72%
OCF growth 3Y52.99%
OCF growth 5Y13.95%
KINROSS GOLD CORP / KGC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for KINROSS GOLD CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to KGC.
What is the valuation status of KINROSS GOLD CORP (KGC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to KINROSS GOLD CORP (KGC). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is KINROSS GOLD CORP (KGC) stock?
KINROSS GOLD CORP (KGC) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of KINROSS GOLD CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KINROSS GOLD CORP (KGC) is 15.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.57.
Is the dividend of KINROSS GOLD CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of KINROSS GOLD CORP (KGC) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 6.36%.