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STEPPE GOLD LTD (STGO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

1.95 CAD
+0.01 (+0.52%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

STGO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 813 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. STGO scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. STGO may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth This makes STGO very considerable 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

STGO has a Return On Assets of 11.99%. This is amongst the best in the industry. STGO outperforms 94.58% of its industry peers.
STGO has a better Return On Equity (30.95%) than 97.17% of its industry peers.
STGO's Return On Invested Capital of 14.13% is amongst the best of the industry. STGO outperforms 96.31% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for STGO 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

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 29.28%, STGO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.43% of the companies in the same industry.
STGO has a better Operating Margin (41.82%) than 97.54% of its industry peers.
The Gross Margin of STGO (49.74%) is better than 95.69% of its industry peers.
STGO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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

STGO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
STGO has more shares outstanding than it did 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.
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 2.75 indicates that STGO is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of STGO (2.75) 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of STGO (12.67) is better than 89.66% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of STGO (1.25) is worse than 74.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.25
Debt/FCF 12.67
Altman-Z 2.75
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC10.61%
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.
The Current ratio of STGO (2.80) is better than 60.59% 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 (1.69) which is in line with 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%.
Looking at the last year, STGO shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -27.72% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, STGO shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 94.93% on average per year.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, STGO will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 177.75% on average per year.
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

The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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

STGO is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.50.
97.17% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STGO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
STGO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 2.55, the valuation of STGO can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, STGO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
STGO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.5
Fwd PE 2.55
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.
STGO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. STGO is cheaper than 94.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.87
EV/EBITDA 3.67
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

STGO does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

STEPPE GOLD LTD

TSX:STGO (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

1.95

+0.01 (+0.52%)

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 Cap493.02M
Revenue(TTM)140.31M
Net Income(TTM)41.08M
Analysts82.86
Price Target2.78 (42.56%)
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 7.5
Fwd PE 2.55
P/S 2.53
P/FCF 26.87
P/OCF 10.08
P/B 2.68
P/tB 2.68
EV/EBITDA 3.67
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY13.33%
EPS(NY)0.76
Fwd EY39.22%
FCF(TTM)0.07
FCFY3.72%
OCF(TTM)0.19
OCFY9.92%
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 2.75
F-Score4
WACC10.61%
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%.