RAMACO RESOURCES INC-A (METC)

US75134P3038 - Common Stock

10.25  -0.18 (-1.73%)

After market: 10.38 +0.13 (+1.27%)

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to METC. METC was compared to 155 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While METC has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. METC is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! With these ratings, METC could be worth investigating further for value investing!.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year METC was profitable.
METC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
METC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
METC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

METC has a Return On Assets of 5.79%. This is in the better half of the industry: METC outperforms 77.56% of its industry peers.
METC has a better Return On Equity (10.33%) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
METC has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.00%) than 75.64% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for METC is significantly above the industry average of 8.82%.
The 3 year average ROIC (17.88%) for METC is well above the current ROIC(7.00%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.79%
ROE 10.33%
ROIC 7%
ROA(3y)14.64%
ROA(5y)10.55%
ROE(3y)26.21%
ROE(5y)18.08%
ROIC(3y)17.88%
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.35%, METC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.08% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of METC has remained more or less at the same level.
METC has a Operating Margin (6.81%) which is in line with its industry peers.
METC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
METC has a Gross Margin of 23.13%. This is in the better half of the industry: METC outperforms 64.10% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of METC has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.81%
PM (TTM) 5.35%
GM 23.13%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y5.34%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y1.48%
GM growth 3Y27.62%
GM growth 5Y5.15%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

METC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for METC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, METC has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for METC has been reduced compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

METC has an Altman-Z score of 2.71. This is not the best score and indicates that METC is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
METC has a Altman-Z score (2.71) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
METC has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.44. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.44 years to pay back of all of its debts.
METC's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.44 is amongst the best of the industry. METC outperforms 82.69% of its industry peers.
METC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.23, METC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 1.44
Altman-Z 2.71
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC11.07%

2.3 Liquidity

METC has a Current Ratio of 1.35. This is a normal value and indicates that METC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
METC's Current ratio of 1.35 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. METC is outperformed by 79.49% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that METC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
METC has a worse Quick ratio (0.86) than 76.28% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.35
Quick Ratio 0.86

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for METC have decreased strongly by -53.64% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 22.84% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 11.50% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, METC shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 24.96% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-53.64%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y22.84%
EPS Q2Q%-106.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.5%
Revenue growth 3Y60.13%
Revenue growth 5Y24.96%
Sales Q2Q%-10.46%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.56% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, METC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.99% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-73.33%
EPS Next 2Y14%
EPS Next 3Y13.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.46%
Revenue Next 2Y9.5%
Revenue Next 3Y6.99%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.64, METC is valued correctly.
METC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. METC is cheaper than 75.64% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of METC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.20), we can say METC is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.41, the valuation of METC can be described as very cheap.
METC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. METC is cheaper than 96.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.73, METC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.64
Fwd PE 4.41

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, METC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, METC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.03% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.64
EV/EBITDA 5.48

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of METC may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as METC's earnings are expected to grow with 13.56% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.64
EPS Next 2Y14%
EPS Next 3Y13.56%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

METC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.27%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.21, METC pays a better dividend. On top of this METC pays more dividend than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
METC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.27%

5.2 History

METC has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1

5.3 Sustainability

METC pays out 86.41% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP86.41%
EPS Next 2Y14%
EPS Next 3Y13.56%

RAMACO RESOURCES INC-A

NASDAQ:METC (12/20/2024, 8:24:05 PM)

After market: 10.38 +0.13 (+1.27%)

10.25

-0.18 (-1.73%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)11-04 2024-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners45.97%
Inst Owner Change-0.15%
Ins Owners9.82%
Ins Owner Change-12.74%
Market Cap540.59M
Analysts84.44
Price Target19.38 (89.07%)
Short Float %11.36%
Short Ratio5.84
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.27%
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP86.41%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date08-30 2024-08-30 (0.1375)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)319.96%
Min EPS beat(2)-63.4%
Max EPS beat(2)703.32%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)135.19%
Min EPS beat(4)-85.35%
Max EPS beat(4)703.32%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)56.75%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)25.77%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)146.66%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.93%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.7%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.34%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.64%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.13%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.34%
PT rev (1m)1.79%
PT rev (3m)-5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-42.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)-17.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)-51.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-21.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.93%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.64
Fwd PE 4.41
P/S 0.77
P/FCF 8.64
P/OCF 3.9
P/B 1.49
P/tB 1.49
EV/EBITDA 5.48
EPS(TTM)0.7
EY6.83%
EPS(NY)2.33
Fwd EY22.69%
FCF(TTM)1.19
FCFY11.58%
OCF(TTM)2.63
OCFY25.62%
SpS13.24
BVpS6.86
TBVpS6.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.64
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.79%
ROE 10.33%
ROCE 8.86%
ROIC 7%
ROICexc 7.31%
ROICexgc 7.31%
OM 6.81%
PM (TTM) 5.35%
GM 23.13%
FCFM 8.97%
ROA(3y)14.64%
ROA(5y)10.55%
ROE(3y)26.21%
ROE(5y)18.08%
ROIC(3y)17.88%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)19.47%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)19.47%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)22.63%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y5.68%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y5.68%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y5.34%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y1.48%
GM growth 3Y27.62%
GM growth 5Y5.15%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.08
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 1.44
Debt/EBITDA 0.75
Cap/Depr 120.02%
Cap/Sales 10.88%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 125.02%
Profit Quality 167.49%
Current Ratio 1.35
Quick Ratio 0.86
Altman-Z 2.71
F-Score5
WACC11.07%
ROIC/WACC0.63
Cap/Depr(3y)187.98%
Cap/Depr(5y)183.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)14.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.73%
Profit Quality(3y)70.22%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-53.64%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y22.84%
EPS Q2Q%-106.67%
EPS Next Y-73.33%
EPS Next 2Y14%
EPS Next 3Y13.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.5%
Revenue growth 3Y60.13%
Revenue growth 5Y24.96%
Sales Q2Q%-10.46%
Revenue Next Year-0.46%
Revenue Next 2Y9.5%
Revenue Next 3Y6.99%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-37.54%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y31.63%
EBIT Next Year19.29%
EBIT Next 3Y23.9%
EBIT Next 5Y21%
FCF growth 1Y-11.84%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-20.53%
OCF growth 3Y129.63%
OCF growth 5Y34.79%