COMSTOCK INC (LODE)
US2057503003 - Common Stock
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to LODE. LODE was compared to 204 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 quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LODE had negative earnings in the past year.
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.
LODE had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
LODE has a Return On Assets (4.56%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.36%, LODE is doing worse than 66.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.56% | ||
| ROE | 6.36% | ||
| 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
1.3 Margins
LODE has a better Profit Margin (230.25%) than 99.51% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LODE has declined.
The Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for LODE so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 230.25% | ||
| 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
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.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of -2.92, we must say that LODE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LODE has a Altman-Z score of -2.92. This is in the lower half of the industry: LODE underperforms 78.33% of its industry peers.
LODE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LODE has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.11) than 76.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | -2.92 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.87%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.14 indicates that LODE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LODE (2.14) is better than 72.91% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.14 indicates that LODE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LODE has a better Quick ratio (2.14) than 74.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.14 |
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 615.38%.
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)615.38%
Revenue growth 3Y84.87%
Revenue growth 5Y53.35%
Sales Q2Q%-26.86%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LODE will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -84.46% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, LODE will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 31.30% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-316.75%
EPS Next 2Y-84.46%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year16.8%
Revenue Next 2Y31.3%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LODE. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year LODE is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as LODE's earnings are expected to decrease with -84.46% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-84.46%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LODE!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
COMSTOCK INC
NYSEARCA:LODE (11/20/2024, 8:04:00 PM)
Premarket: 0.3475 0 (0%)0.3475
-0.02 (-5.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
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Market Cap72.71M
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| PE | N/A | ||
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Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 4.56% | ||
| ROE | 6.36% | ||
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| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | 230.25% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
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Asset Turnover0.02
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 2.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.14 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)53.85%
EPS 3Y-43.72%
EPS 5Y
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EPS Next Y-316.75%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)615.38%
Revenue growth 3Y84.87%
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