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COMSTOCK INC (LODE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE Arca - NYSEARCA:LODE - US2057504092 - Common Stock

3.25 USD
-0.01 (-0.31%)
Last: 12/15/2025, 8:04:00 PM
3.35 USD
+0.1 (+3.08%)
After Hours: 12/15/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to LODE. LODE was compared to 208 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While LODE seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. LODE shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.


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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.
In multiple years LODE reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
LODE had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2024 0 -20M -40M

1.2 Ratios

LODE's Return On Assets of -36.91% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LODE is outperformed by 95.19% of its industry peers.
LODE has a worse Return On Equity (-61.77%) than 87.98% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -36.91%
ROE -61.77%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-31.9%
ROA(5y)-16.09%
ROE(3y)-54.41%
ROE(5y)-28.74%
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 2024 0 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 78.16%, LODE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.98% of the companies in the same industry.
LODE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for LODE so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 78.16%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.5%
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 2024 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 less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
LODE has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
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 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -2.38, we must say that LODE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -2.38, LODE is doing worse than 75.96% of the companies in the same industry.
LODE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LODE has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.23) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -2.38
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.55%
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 2024 0 20M -20M 40M 60M 80M

2.3 Liquidity

LODE has a Current Ratio of 1.50. This is a normal value and indicates that LODE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LODE's Current ratio of 1.50 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LODE outperforms 67.31% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.50 indicates that LODE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LODE (1.50) is better than 72.12% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.5
Quick Ratio 1.5
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 2024 10M 20M 30M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for LODE have decreased strongly by -230.00% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, LODE shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 136.66%.
The Revenue has been growing by 75.80% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-230%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%61.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)136.66%
Revenue growth 3Y51.8%
Revenue growth 5Y75.8%
Sales Q2Q%-90.28%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, LODE will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 28.77% on average per year.
LODE is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 241.09% yearly.
EPS Next Y80.56%
EPS Next 2Y39.72%
EPS Next 3Y28.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-39.46%
Revenue Next 2Y239.02%
Revenue Next 3Y241.1%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
LODE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLODE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 20M 40M 60M 80M
LODE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLODE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 -10 -20 -30 -40

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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.
Also next year LODE is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
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 -10 20 30

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 1 -1 -2 -3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as LODE's earnings are expected to grow with 28.77% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y39.72%
EPS Next 3Y28.77%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LODE does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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COMSTOCK INC

NYSEARCA:LODE (12/15/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 3.35 +0.1 (+3.08%)

3.25

-0.01 (-0.31%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-04 2026-03-04/amc
Inst Owners29.55%
Inst Owner Change346.3%
Ins Owners0.77%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap166.59M
Revenue(TTM)3.02M
Net Income(TTM)-54.71M
Analysts80
Price Target5.48 (68.62%)
Short Float %3.24%
Short Ratio1.24
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)-60.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-81.37%
Max EPS beat(2)-39.32%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-414.4%
Min EPS beat(4)-1375.49%
Max EPS beat(4)-39.32%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-127.05%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-128.43%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-133.62%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-35.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)-57.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)-13.91%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.85%
Min Revenue beat(4)-57.93%
Max Revenue beat(4)123.95%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-14.13%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-19.64%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-8.19%
PT rev (1m)34.38%
PT rev (3m)34.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-11.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-59.75%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-59.75%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 50.78
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.88
P/tB 2.67
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-3.96
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.24
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.38
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.35
OCFYN/A
SpS0.06
BVpS1.73
TBVpS1.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -36.91%
ROE -61.77%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 78.16%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-31.9%
ROA(5y)-16.09%
ROE(3y)-54.41%
ROE(5y)-28.74%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.5%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.02
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 90.45%
Cap/Sales 53.75%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.5
Quick Ratio 1.5
Altman-Z -2.38
F-Score2
WACC8.55%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)238.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)146.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)967.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)595.29%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-230%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%61.25%
EPS Next Y80.56%
EPS Next 2Y39.72%
EPS Next 3Y28.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)136.66%
Revenue growth 3Y51.8%
Revenue growth 5Y75.8%
Sales Q2Q%-90.28%
Revenue Next Year-39.46%
Revenue Next 2Y239.02%
Revenue Next 3Y241.1%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-91.04%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year31.3%
EBIT Next 3Y52.46%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y24.22%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-61.64%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

COMSTOCK INC / LODE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for LODE stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to LODE.


Can you provide the valuation status for COMSTOCK INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to COMSTOCK INC (LODE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of LODE stock?

COMSTOCK INC (LODE) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for LODE stock?

The financial health rating of COMSTOCK INC (LODE) is 4 / 10.