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STEPPE GOLD LTD (STGO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:STGO - CA85913R2063 - Common Stock

1.85 CAD
-0.02 (-1.07%)
Last: 12/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall STGO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated STGO against 803 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While STGO has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on STGO.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

STGO had positive earnings in the past year.
STGO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: STGO reported negative net income in multiple years.
STGO had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
STGO.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSTGO.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

STGO has a better Return On Assets (11.99%) than 93.28% of its industry peers.
STGO has a Return On Equity of 30.95%. This is amongst the best in the industry. STGO outperforms 96.64% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of STGO (14.13%) is better than 96.64% of its industry peers.
STGO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 25.06%. This is significantly above the industry average of 12.71%.
The 3 year average ROIC (25.06%) for STGO is well above the current ROIC(14.13%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.99%
ROE 30.95%
ROIC 14.13%
ROA(3y)20.72%
ROA(5y)8.42%
ROE(3y)66.83%
ROE(5y)-23.79%
ROIC(3y)25.06%
ROIC(5y)N/A
STGO.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSTGO.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300 -400

1.3 Margins

STGO's Profit Margin of 29.28% is amongst the best of the industry. STGO outperforms 96.51% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 41.82%, STGO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.51% of the companies in the same industry.
The Gross Margin of STGO (49.74%) is better than 95.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of STGO has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 41.82%
PM (TTM) 29.28%
GM 49.74%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y10.44%
GM growth 5YN/A
STGO.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSTGO.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), STGO is creating value.
STGO has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
STGO has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, STGO has a worse debt to assets ratio.
STGO.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingSTGO.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
STGO.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSTGO.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

STGO has an Altman-Z score of 2.70. This is not the best score and indicates that STGO is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of STGO (2.70) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of STGO is 12.67, which is on the high side as it means it would take STGO, 12.67 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
STGO has a better Debt to FCF ratio (12.67) than 89.04% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.25 is on the high side and indicates that STGO has dependencies on debt financing.
STGO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.25. This is in the lower half of the industry: STGO underperforms 76.09% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.25
Debt/FCF 12.67
Altman-Z 2.7
ROIC/WACC1.31
WACC10.75%
STGO.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSTGO.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.80 indicates that STGO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
STGO has a Current ratio (2.80) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.69 indicates that STGO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
STGO has a Quick ratio of 1.69. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: STGO outperforms 49.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.8
Quick Ratio 1.69
STGO.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSTGO.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for STGO have decreased strongly by -42.23% in the last year.
STGO shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -27.72%.
STGO shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 94.93% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-42.23%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-57.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-27.72%
Revenue growth 3Y94.93%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-21.25%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 177.75% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
STGO is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 104.49% yearly.
EPS Next Y514.29%
EPS Next 2Y177.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year240.18%
Revenue Next 2Y104.49%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 stable.
STGO.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSTGO.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 50M 100M 150M 200M
STGO.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSTGO.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0.2 -0.2 0.4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.12 indicates a rather cheap valuation of STGO.
96.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STGO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
STGO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 2.43, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of STGO.
98.88% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STGO, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of STGO to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.80), we can say STGO is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.12
Fwd PE 2.43
STGO.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSTGO.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

98.51% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STGO, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of STGO indicates a rather cheap valuation: STGO is cheaper than 94.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.57
EV/EBITDA 3.43
STGO.CA Per share dataSTGO.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0.2 0.4 0.6

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.
STGO has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
STGO's earnings are expected to grow with 177.75% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y177.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for STGO!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

STEPPE GOLD LTD

TSX:STGO (12/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

1.85

-0.02 (-1.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)11-14 2025-11-14
Earnings (Next)03-30 2026-03-30/amc
Inst Owners3.28%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.64%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap467.74M
Revenue(TTM)140.31M
Net Income(TTM)41.08M
Analysts82.86
Price Target2.78 (50.27%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.66
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-29.82%
PT rev (3m)-16.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-6.88%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.57%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.12
Fwd PE 2.43
P/S 2.41
P/FCF 25.57
P/OCF 9.59
P/B 2.54
P/tB 2.54
EV/EBITDA 3.43
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY14.05%
EPS(NY)0.76
Fwd EY41.22%
FCF(TTM)0.07
FCFY3.91%
OCF(TTM)0.19
OCFY10.43%
SpS0.77
BVpS0.73
TBVpS0.73
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number2.06
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.99%
ROE 30.95%
ROCE 21.46%
ROIC 14.13%
ROICexc 21.27%
ROICexgc 21.27%
OM 41.82%
PM (TTM) 29.28%
GM 49.74%
FCFM 9.42%
ROA(3y)20.72%
ROA(5y)8.42%
ROE(3y)66.83%
ROE(5y)-23.79%
ROIC(3y)25.06%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)32.02%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)32.02%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)42.8%
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 3Y10.44%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.41
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.25
Debt/FCF 12.67
Debt/EBITDA 2.29
Cap/Depr 162.02%
Cap/Sales 15.69%
Interest Coverage 2.38
Cash Conversion 48.75%
Profit Quality 32.17%
Current Ratio 2.8
Quick Ratio 1.69
Altman-Z 2.7
F-Score4
WACC10.75%
ROIC/WACC1.31
Cap/Depr(3y)92.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)87.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.41%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.3%
Profit Quality(3y)100.02%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-42.23%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-57.76%
EPS Next Y514.29%
EPS Next 2Y177.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-27.72%
Revenue growth 3Y94.93%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-21.25%
Revenue Next Year240.18%
Revenue Next 2Y104.49%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-32.33%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year0.27%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y83.27%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y228.91%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

STEPPE GOLD LTD / STGO.CA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for STGO stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to STGO.CA.


Can you provide the valuation status for STEPPE GOLD LTD?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 10 / 10 to STEPPE GOLD LTD (STGO.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of STGO stock?

STEPPE GOLD LTD (STGO.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the financial health of STEPPE GOLD LTD (STGO.CA) stock?

The financial health rating of STEPPE GOLD LTD (STGO.CA) is 4 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of STEPPE GOLD LTD (STGO.CA) stock?

The dividend rating of STEPPE GOLD LTD (STGO.CA) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.