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STEPPE GOLD LTD (STGO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

2.04 CAD
+0.09 (+4.62%)
Last: 1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall STGO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated STGO against 813 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. STGO has an excellent profitability rating, but 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! These ratings would make STGO suitable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

STGO had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year STGO had a positive cash flow from operations.
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.
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

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.99%, STGO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.59% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 30.95%, STGO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 14.13%, STGO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.43% of the companies in the same industry.
STGO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 25.06%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.94%.
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 has a better Profit Margin (29.28%) than 96.43% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 41.82%, STGO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.54% of the companies in the same industry.
The Gross Margin of STGO (49.74%) is better than 95.69% 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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so STGO is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, STGO has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for STGO has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
STGO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

An Altman-Z score of 2.80 indicates that STGO is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of STGO (2.80) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
STGO has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.67. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as STGO would need 12.67 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 12.67, STGO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.79% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.25 is on the high side and indicates that STGO has dependencies on debt 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 74.05% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.25
Debt/FCF 12.67
Altman-Z 2.8
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC10.51%
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 of 2.80. This is in the better half of the industry: STGO outperforms 60.39% of its industry peers.
STGO has a Quick Ratio of 1.69. This is a normal value and indicates that STGO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
STGO has a Quick ratio of 1.69. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: STGO outperforms 50.55% 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

STGO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -42.23%.
The Revenue for STGO has decreased by -27.72% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing by 94.93% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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

STGO is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 177.75% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, STGO will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 104.49% on average per year.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.85, 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 97.17% of the companies in the same industry.
STGO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 2.67, the valuation of STGO can be described as very cheap.
98.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STGO, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
STGO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.85
Fwd PE 2.67
STGO.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSTGO.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, STGO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.77% of the companies are valued more expensively.
94.83% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STGO, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.14
EV/EBITDA 3.9
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as STGO's earnings are expected to grow with 177.75% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.02
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 0%

STEPPE GOLD LTD

TSX:STGO (1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

2.04

+0.09 (+4.62%)

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 Owners3.16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.64%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap515.77M
Revenue(TTM)140.31M
Net Income(TTM)41.08M
Analysts82.86
Price Target2.78 (36.27%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)0%
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)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.57%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.85
Fwd PE 2.67
P/S 2.65
P/FCF 28.14
P/OCF 10.56
P/B 2.8
P/tB 2.8
EV/EBITDA 3.9
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY12.75%
EPS(NY)0.76
Fwd EY37.45%
FCF(TTM)0.07
FCFY3.55%
OCF(TTM)0.19
OCFY9.47%
SpS0.77
BVpS0.73
TBVpS0.73
PEG (NY)0.02
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 2.8
F-Score4
WACC10.51%
ROIC/WACC1.34
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.


What is the valuation status for STGO stock?

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.


Can you provide the financial health for STGO stock?

The financial health rating of STEPPE GOLD LTD (STGO.CA) is 5 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for STGO stock?

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