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COMSTOCK INC (LODE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSEARCA:LODE - NYSE Arca - US2057503003 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

0.2863  0 (-0.28%)

After market: 0.2928 +0.01 (+2.27%)

Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, LODE scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LODE was compared to 211 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. The financial health of LODE is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. LODE is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LODE has reported negative net income.
LODE had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: LODE reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years LODE always reported negative operating cash flow.
LODE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLODE 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 0 -20M -40M

1.2 Ratios

LODE's Return On Assets of -21.76% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LODE is outperformed by 94.12% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -33.21%, LODE is not doing good in the industry: 88.24% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -21.76%
ROE -33.21%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-18.89%
ROA(5y)-6.33%
ROE(3y)-33.82%
ROE(5y)-14.17%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
LODE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLODE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

LODE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for LODE so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-54.04%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
LODE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLODE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -10K -20K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

LODE does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
LODE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LODE has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for LODE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
LODE Yearly Shares OutstandingLODE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
LODE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLODE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.2 Solvency

LODE has an Altman-Z score of -3.48. This is a bad value and indicates that LODE is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
LODE's Altman-Z score of -3.48 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LODE is outperformed by 78.92% of its industry peers.
LODE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LODE has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.16) than 73.04% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -3.48
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.06%
LODE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLODE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20M -20M 40M 60M 80M

2.3 Liquidity

LODE has a Current Ratio of 2.45. This indicates that LODE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LODE (2.45) is better than 77.45% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.45 indicates that LODE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LODE has a better Quick ratio (2.45) than 79.41% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.45
Quick Ratio 2.45
LODE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLODE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10M 20M 30M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LODE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 53.85%, which is quite impressive.
LODE shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -43.72% yearly.
Looking at the last year, LODE shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 117.46%.
LODE shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 53.35% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)53.85%
EPS 3Y-43.72%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-172.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)117.46%
Revenue growth 3Y84.87%
Revenue growth 5Y53.35%
Sales Q2Q%-26.86%

3.2 Future

LODE is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -84.46% yearly.
LODE is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 31.30% yearly.
EPS Next Y-380.5%
EPS Next 2Y-84.46%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.93%
Revenue Next 2Y31.3%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
LODE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLODE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
LODE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLODE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -1 -2 -3 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LODE. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LODE. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
LODE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLODE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
LODE Per share dataLODE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.1 -0.1 0.2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

LODE's earnings are expected to decrease with -84.46% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-84.46%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LODE does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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COMSTOCK INC

NYSEARCA:LODE (2/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 0.2928 +0.01 (+2.27%)

0.2863

0 (-0.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)10-22 2024-10-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2025-02-25/amc
Inst Owners7.04%
Inst Owner Change37.65%
Ins Owners2.97%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap67.30M
Analysts43.33
Price Target2.65 (825.6%)
Short Float %4.21%
Short Ratio0.91
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-104.25%
Min EPS beat(2)-161.44%
Max EPS beat(2)-47.06%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)10.13%
Min EPS beat(4)-161.44%
Max EPS beat(4)296.08%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.4%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-15.51%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-113.51%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-23.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-25.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)-20.72%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-32.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-60.03%
Max Revenue beat(4)-20.72%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-32.53%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-38.79%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-17.64%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)33.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)33.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-29.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)-29.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.88%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 36.09
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.99
P/tB 1.08
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.12
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.11
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.06
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.05
OCFYN/A
SpS0.01
BVpS0.29
TBVpS0.26
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -21.76%
ROE -33.21%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-18.89%
ROA(5y)-6.33%
ROE(3y)-33.82%
ROE(5y)-14.17%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-54.04%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.02
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 12.8%
Cap/Sales 75.53%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.45
Quick Ratio 2.45
Altman-Z -3.48
F-Score3
WACC8.06%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)222.46%
Cap/Depr(5y)162.44%
Cap/Sales(3y)957.23%
Cap/Sales(5y)858.57%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)53.85%
EPS 3Y-43.72%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-172.73%
EPS Next Y-380.5%
EPS Next 2Y-84.46%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)117.46%
Revenue growth 3Y84.87%
Revenue growth 5Y53.35%
Sales Q2Q%-26.86%
Revenue Next Year9.93%
Revenue Next 2Y31.3%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y12.53%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y16.91%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y18.86%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A