STEPPE GOLD LTD (STGO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:STGO - CA85913R2063 - Common Stock
1.89 CAD
-0.05 (-2.58%)
Taking everything into account, STGO scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. STGO was compared to 804 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! This makes STGO very considerable for value investing!
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.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.99%, STGO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.03% 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 97.14% 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 96.27% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for STGO is significantly above the industry average of 13.07%.
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 Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
STGO has a Profit Margin of 29.28%. This is amongst the best in the industry. STGO outperforms 96.39% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of STGO (41.82%) is better than 97.64% of its industry peers.
STGO's Gross Margin of 49.74% is amongst the best of the industry. STGO outperforms 95.77% of its industry peers.
STGO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), STGO is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for STGO has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, STGO has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for STGO is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
STGO has an Altman-Z score of 2.73. 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.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.73, STGO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.75% of the companies in the same 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 12.67, STGO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.80% 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.25. This is in the lower half of the industry: STGO underperforms 73.51% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.73 |
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC10.59%
2.3 Liquidity
STGO has a Current Ratio of 2.80. This indicates that STGO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.80, STGO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.57% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.69 indicates that STGO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.69, STGO is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.69 |
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
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
STGO is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 177.75% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 104.49% 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 Year240.18%
Revenue Next 2Y104.49%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
STGO is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.56.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of STGO indicates a rather cheap valuation: STGO is cheaper than 96.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of STGO to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say STGO is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 2.51, the valuation of STGO can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, STGO is valued cheaper than 98.88% of the companies in the same industry.
STGO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 2.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
STGO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. STGO is cheaper than 98.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of STGO indicates a rather cheap valuation: STGO is cheaper than 94.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.59 |
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
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for STGO!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
TSX:STGO (12/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1.89
-0.05 (-2.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners3.28%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.64%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap477.85M
Revenue(TTM)140.31M
Net Income(TTM)41.08M
Analysts82.86
Price Target2.78 (47.09%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly Dividend0.65
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 2.51 | ||
| P/S | 2.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.91 | ||
| P/B | 2.63 | ||
| P/tB | 2.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.59 |
EPS(TTM)0.25
EY13.23%
EPS(NY)0.75
Fwd EY39.9%
FCF(TTM)0.07
FCFY3.79%
OCF(TTM)0.19
OCFY10.09%
SpS0.76
BVpS0.72
TBVpS0.72
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number2.01
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.73 |
F-Score4
WACC10.59%
ROIC/WACC1.33
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%.