STEPPE GOLD LTD (STGO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:STGO - CA85913R2063 - Common Stock
1.91 CAD
+0.05 (+2.69%)
STGO gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 805 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While STGO belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. STGO is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! With these ratings, STGO could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year STGO was profitable.
STGO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years STGO reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years STGO 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 12.91%, STGO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.16% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of STGO (33.65%) is better than 97.39% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of STGO (15.98%) is better than 97.52% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for STGO is significantly above the industry average of 12.09%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.98%) for STGO is well below the 3 year average (25.06%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that STGO had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.91% | ||
| ROE | 33.65% | ||
| ROIC | 15.98% |
ROA(3y)20.72%
ROA(5y)8.42%
ROE(3y)66.83%
ROE(5y)-23.79%
ROIC(3y)25.06%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 28.51%, STGO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.40% of the companies in the same industry.
The Operating Margin of STGO (41.80%) is better than 97.76% of its industry peers.
STGO's Gross Margin of 49.10% is amongst the best of the industry. STGO outperforms 95.78% of its industry peers.
STGO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 41.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.51% | ||
| GM | 49.1% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y10.44%
GM growth 5YN/A
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.
The debt/assets ratio for STGO is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.93 indicates that STGO is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.93, STGO is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.55% of the companies in the same industry.
STGO has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.32. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as STGO would need 2.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.32, STGO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.42% of the companies in the same industry.
STGO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.25. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
STGO's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.25 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. STGO is outperformed by 75.28% of its industry peers.
Although STGO does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.93 |
ROIC/WACC1.71
WACC9.35%
2.3 Liquidity
STGO has a Current Ratio of 3.87. This indicates that STGO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
STGO's Current ratio of 3.87 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STGO outperforms 66.83% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.39 indicates that STGO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
STGO has a Quick ratio of 2.39. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: STGO outperforms 57.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.39 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
STGO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -21.99%.
STGO shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -14.09%.
The Revenue has been growing by 94.93% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.99%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-87.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.09%
Revenue growth 3Y94.93%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-65.82%
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
The Revenue is expected to grow by 144.20% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y514.29%
EPS Next 2Y177.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year234.93%
Revenue Next 2Y144.2%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.16, the valuation of STGO can be described as very cheap.
STGO's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. STGO is cheaper than 97.89% of the companies in the same industry.
STGO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.83.
STGO is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 2.48.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, STGO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 99.01% of the companies are valued more expensively.
STGO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.82, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 2.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, STGO is valued cheaper than 98.63% of the companies in the same industry.
99.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STGO, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
STGO's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of STGO may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as STGO's earnings are expected to grow with 177.75% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y177.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
STGO does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:STGO (10/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1.91
+0.05 (+2.69%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners3.13%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.64%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap482.91M
Revenue(TTM)148.25M
Net Income(TTM)42.27M
Analysts82.86
Price Target3.34 (74.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0.66
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP143.12%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)42.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)530%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 2.48 | ||
| P/S | 2.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.81 | ||
| P/B | 2.75 | ||
| P/tB | 2.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.16 |
EPS(TTM)0.31
EY16.23%
EPS(NY)0.77
Fwd EY40.35%
FCF(TTM)0.38
FCFY19.66%
OCF(TTM)0.5
OCFY26.25%
SpS0.82
BVpS0.7
TBVpS0.7
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number2.2
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.91% | ||
| ROE | 33.65% | ||
| ROCE | 22.28% | ||
| ROIC | 15.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 24.91% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.91% | ||
| OM | 41.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.51% | ||
| GM | 49.1% | ||
| FCFM | 45.77% |
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 Turnover0.45
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.32 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.82 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 93.62% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.35% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.71 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 105.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | 160.51% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.93 |
F-Score4
WACC9.35%
ROIC/WACC1.71
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)-21.99%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-87.19%
EPS Next Y514.29%
EPS Next 2Y177.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.09%
Revenue growth 3Y94.93%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-65.82%
Revenue Next Year234.93%
Revenue Next 2Y144.2%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-18.27%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-10.43%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y905.2%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y645.78%
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 7 / 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 6 / 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 143.12%.