LUNDIN GOLD INC (LUG.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:LUG - CA5503711080 - Common Stock
117.98 CAD
+1.4 (+1.2%)
LUG gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 813 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. LUG scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on LUG. These ratings could make LUG a good candidate for value and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LUG had positive earnings in the past year.
LUG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years LUG 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years LUG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LUG has a better Return On Assets (41.91%) than 98.40% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 51.96%, LUG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 45.27%, LUG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LUG is significantly above the industry average of 11.94%.
The 3 year average ROIC (22.93%) for LUG is below the current ROIC(45.27%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 41.91% | ||
| ROE | 51.96% | ||
| ROIC | 45.27% |
ROA(3y)14.84%
ROA(5y)10.91%
ROE(3y)20.81%
ROE(5y)16.32%
ROIC(3y)22.93%
ROIC(5y)18.45%
1.3 Margins
LUG has a Profit Margin of 42.98%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LUG outperforms 97.91% of its industry peers.
LUG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LUG has a better Operating Margin (60.07%) than 99.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LUG has grown nicely.
LUG's Gross Margin of 66.84% is amongst the best of the industry. LUG outperforms 97.66% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LUG has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 60.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 42.98% | ||
| GM | 66.84% |
OM growth 3Y5.36%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y5.75%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.72%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LUG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LUG has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for LUG has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
LUG has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 42.44 indicates that LUG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LUG (42.44) is better than 80.20% of its industry peers.
LUG has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 42.44 |
ROIC/WACC4.64
WACC9.76%
2.3 Liquidity
LUG has a Current Ratio of 3.23. This indicates that LUG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.23, LUG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.59% of the companies in the same industry.
LUG has a Quick Ratio of 2.88. This indicates that LUG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LUG (2.88) is better than 62.12% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LUG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 111.11%, which is quite impressive.
LUG shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 18.19% yearly.
Looking at the last year, LUG shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 53.38%.
The Revenue has been growing by 17.61% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)111.11%
EPS 3Y18.19%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%53.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)53.38%
Revenue growth 3Y17.61%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%38.39%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LUG will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.31% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.41% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y82.61%
EPS Next 2Y45.33%
EPS Next 3Y27.24%
EPS Next 5Y3.31%
Revenue Next Year45.74%
Revenue Next 2Y29.87%
Revenue Next 3Y18.58%
Revenue Next 5Y4.41%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.87, LUG can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LUG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LUG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.30.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.01, LUG is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LUG indicates a rather cheap valuation: LUG is cheaper than 89.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LUG to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.04), we can say LUG is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LUG indicates a rather cheap valuation: LUG is cheaper than 91.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LUG is valued cheaper than 95.08% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.32 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
LUG has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
LUG's earnings are expected to grow with 27.24% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.33%
EPS Next 3Y27.24%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LUG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.45%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.63, LUG pays a better dividend. On top of this LUG pays more dividend than 97.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LUG's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
5.2 History
LUG has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
LUG has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
75.50% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LUG. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP75.5%
EPS Next 2Y45.33%
EPS Next 3Y27.24%
TSX:LUG (1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
117.98
+1.4 (+1.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.15%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.79%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap28.48B
Revenue(TTM)1.60B
Net Income(TTM)686.95M
Analysts52.63
Price Target101.35 (-14.1%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
Yearly Dividend0.84
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP75.5%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)18.89%
Min EPS beat(2)17.27%
Max EPS beat(2)20.52%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)13.49%
Min EPS beat(4)7.12%
Max EPS beat(4)20.52%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)8.29%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)3.62%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.63%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)11.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)7.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)15.76%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.66%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.76%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.82%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)6%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.31%
PT rev (1m)5%
PT rev (3m)46.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.49%
EPS NQ rev (3m)21.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.01 | ||
| P/S | 12.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.86 | ||
| P/B | 15.53 | ||
| P/tB | 15.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.32 |
EPS(TTM)3.95
EY3.35%
EPS(NY)5.13
Fwd EY4.35%
FCF(TTM)4.47
FCFY3.79%
OCF(TTM)4.95
OCFY4.19%
SpS9.18
BVpS7.6
TBVpS7.6
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number25.98
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 41.91% | ||
| ROE | 51.96% | ||
| ROCE | 69.57% | ||
| ROIC | 45.27% | ||
| ROICexc | 70.54% | ||
| ROICexgc | 70.54% | ||
| OM | 60.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 42.98% | ||
| GM | 66.84% | ||
| FCFM | 48.7% |
ROA(3y)14.84%
ROA(5y)10.91%
ROE(3y)20.81%
ROE(5y)16.32%
ROIC(3y)22.93%
ROIC(5y)18.45%
ROICexc(3y)30.94%
ROICexc(5y)24.1%
ROICexgc(3y)30.94%
ROICexgc(5y)24.1%
ROCE(3y)35.24%
ROCE(5y)28.35%
ROICexgc growth 3Y30%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y30%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y5.36%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y5.75%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.72%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.98
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 61.78% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.16% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.71% | ||
| Profit Quality | 113.29% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 42.44 |
F-Score7
WACC9.76%
ROIC/WACC4.64
Cap/Depr(3y)45.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)59.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.29%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.61%
Profit Quality(3y)301.9%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)111.11%
EPS 3Y18.19%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%53.57%
EPS Next Y82.61%
EPS Next 2Y45.33%
EPS Next 3Y27.24%
EPS Next 5Y3.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)53.38%
Revenue growth 3Y17.61%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%38.39%
Revenue Next Year45.74%
Revenue Next 2Y29.87%
Revenue Next 3Y18.58%
Revenue Next 5Y4.41%
EBIT growth 1Y89%
EBIT growth 3Y23.92%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year59.17%
EBIT Next 3Y28.43%
EBIT Next 5Y5.08%
FCF growth 1Y52.54%
FCF growth 3Y17.15%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y53.62%
OCF growth 3Y16.61%
OCF growth 5YN/A
LUNDIN GOLD INC / LUG.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of LUNDIN GOLD INC (LUG.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to LUG.CA.
What is the valuation status for LUG stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to LUNDIN GOLD INC (LUG.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of LUG stock?
LUNDIN GOLD INC (LUG.CA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for LUG stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LUNDIN GOLD INC (LUG.CA) is 29.87 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 15.53.
What is the earnings growth outlook for LUNDIN GOLD INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LUNDIN GOLD INC (LUG.CA) is expected to grow by 82.61% in the next year.