SANDSTORM GOLD LTD (SAND) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:SAND - CA80013R2063 - Common Stock
11.8351 USD
+0.12 (+0.98%)
Taking everything into account, SAND scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SAND was compared to 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. SAND gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. SAND is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. This makes SAND very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SAND had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SAND had a positive cash flow from operations.
SAND had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years SAND had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 1.88%, SAND is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.74% of the companies in the same industry.
SAND's Return On Equity of 2.41% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SAND outperforms 62.82% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of SAND (3.46%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SAND had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.26%. This is significantly below the industry average of 12.92%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.26%) for SAND is below the current ROIC(3.46%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.88% | ||
| ROE | 2.41% | ||
| ROIC | 3.46% |
ROA(3y)2.3%
ROA(5y)2.69%
ROE(3y)3.15%
ROE(5y)3.26%
ROIC(3y)2.26%
ROIC(5y)3.1%
1.3 Margins
SAND has a Profit Margin of 17.78%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SAND outperforms 85.26% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SAND has declined.
SAND's Operating Margin of 45.18% is amongst the best of the industry. SAND outperforms 94.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SAND has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 59.70%, SAND belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
SAND's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 45.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.78% | ||
| GM | 59.7% |
OM growth 3Y2.28%
OM growth 5Y14.11%
PM growth 3Y-30.37%
PM growth 5Y-15.07%
GM growth 3Y0.14%
GM growth 5Y7.89%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SAND is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SAND has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, SAND has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, SAND has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.55 indicates that SAND is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.55, SAND is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.79% of the companies in the same industry.
SAND has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.20. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SAND would need 2.20 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SAND has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.20. This is in the better half of the industry: SAND outperforms 79.49% of its industry peers.
SAND has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
SAND has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.22) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.55 |
ROIC/WACC0.38
WACC9%
2.3 Liquidity
SAND has a Current Ratio of 2.40. This indicates that SAND is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.40, SAND is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.56% of the companies in the same industry.
SAND has a Quick Ratio of 2.40. This indicates that SAND is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SAND (2.40) is better than 65.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.4 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SAND shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.00%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, SAND shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -6.51% on average per year.
SAND shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 13.87%.
SAND shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.54% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20%
EPS 3Y-25.31%
EPS 5Y-6.51%
EPS Q2Q%66.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.87%
Revenue growth 3Y15.34%
Revenue growth 5Y14.54%
Sales Q2Q%24.29%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 56.04% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, SAND will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.91% on average per year.
EPS Next Y258.55%
EPS Next 2Y130.43%
EPS Next 3Y86.92%
EPS Next 5Y56.04%
Revenue Next Year10.11%
Revenue Next 2Y11.67%
Revenue Next 3Y8.3%
Revenue Next 5Y3.91%
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 accelerating.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 98.63, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SAND.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SAND is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.41. SAND is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 44.58, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SAND.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as SAND.
SAND's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 98.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 44.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SAND's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
80.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SAND, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SAND's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
SAND has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
SAND's earnings are expected to grow with 86.92% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y130.43%
EPS Next 3Y86.92%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SAND has a yearly dividend return of 0.49%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.51, SAND pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, SAND's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.49% |
5.2 History
SAND has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
49.36% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SAND. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP49.36%
EPS Next 2Y130.43%
EPS Next 3Y86.92%
NYSE:SAND (9/19/2025, 12:24:05 PM)
11.8351
+0.12 (+0.98%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners56.68%
Inst Owner Change8.6%
Ins Owners1.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.47B
Analysts80
Price Target10.4 (-12.13%)
Short Float %1%
Short Ratio0.37
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.49% |
Yearly Dividend0.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP49.36%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.94%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.88%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.99%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-31.42%
Min EPS beat(4)-75.25%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.99%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-10.99%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-11.13%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)8.95%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.09%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.83%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.83%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.68%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.02%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.43%
PT rev (1m)-1.5%
PT rev (3m)4.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.53%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 98.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 44.58 | ||
| P/S | 17.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.47 | ||
| P/B | 2.43 | ||
| P/tB | 2.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.57 |
EPS(TTM)0.12
EY1.01%
EPS(NY)0.27
Fwd EY2.24%
FCF(TTM)0.49
FCFY4.12%
OCF(TTM)0.5
OCFY4.26%
SpS0.66
BVpS4.87
TBVpS4.87
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.88% | ||
| ROE | 2.41% | ||
| ROCE | 4.83% | ||
| ROIC | 3.46% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.49% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.49% | ||
| OM | 45.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.78% | ||
| GM | 59.7% | ||
| FCFM | 73.87% |
ROA(3y)2.3%
ROA(5y)2.69%
ROE(3y)3.15%
ROE(5y)3.26%
ROIC(3y)2.26%
ROIC(5y)3.1%
ROICexc(3y)2.28%
ROICexc(5y)3.3%
ROICexgc(3y)2.28%
ROICexgc(5y)3.3%
ROCE(3y)3.15%
ROCE(5y)4.33%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-18.66%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.72%
ROICexc growth 3Y-18.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.72%
OM growth 3Y2.28%
OM growth 5Y14.11%
PM growth 3Y-30.37%
PM growth 5Y-15.07%
GM growth 3Y0.14%
GM growth 5Y7.89%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.2 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.16 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 8.3% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.5% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.02 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 101.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | 415.42% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.55 |
F-Score9
WACC9%
ROIC/WACC0.38
Cap/Depr(3y)359.89%
Cap/Depr(5y)302.38%
Cap/Sales(3y)145.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)114.64%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20%
EPS 3Y-25.31%
EPS 5Y-6.51%
EPS Q2Q%66.67%
EPS Next Y258.55%
EPS Next 2Y130.43%
EPS Next 3Y86.92%
EPS Next 5Y56.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.87%
Revenue growth 3Y15.34%
Revenue growth 5Y14.54%
Sales Q2Q%24.29%
Revenue Next Year10.11%
Revenue Next 2Y11.67%
Revenue Next 3Y8.3%
Revenue Next 5Y3.91%
EBIT growth 1Y38.46%
EBIT growth 3Y17.96%
EBIT growth 5Y30.71%
EBIT Next Year73.35%
EBIT Next 3Y25.98%
EBIT Next 5Y22.11%
FCF growth 1Y131.12%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y10.83%
OCF growth 3Y18.62%
OCF growth 5Y18.76%