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STEPPE GOLD LTD (STGO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - TSX:STGO - CA85913R2063 - Common Stock

1.91 CAD
-0.37 (-16.23%)
Last: 11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

STGO gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 803 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. STGO has an excellent profitability rating, but 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. 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.
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's Return On Assets of 12.91% is amongst the best of the industry. STGO outperforms 94.27% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 33.65%, STGO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.38% of the companies in the same industry.
STGO has a better Return On Invested Capital (15.98%) than 97.38% 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 12.29%.
The 3 year average ROIC (25.06%) for STGO is well above the current ROIC(15.98%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector 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
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 28.51%, STGO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.26% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 41.80%, STGO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.76% of the companies in the same industry.
STGO's Gross Margin of 49.10% is amongst the best of the industry. STGO outperforms 95.89% of its industry peers.
STGO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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
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.
The number of shares outstanding for STGO has been increased compared to 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 3.13. This indicates that STGO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
STGO has a Altman-Z score (3.13) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
STGO has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.32) than 92.53% of its industry peers.
STGO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.25. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.25, STGO is not doing good in the industry: 75.47% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for STGO, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.25
Debt/FCF 2.32
Altman-Z 3.13
ROIC/WACC1.69
WACC9.47%
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

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 has a Current ratio of 3.87. This is in the better half of the industry: STGO outperforms 66.38% of its industry peers.
STGO has a Quick Ratio of 2.39. This indicates that STGO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
STGO has a Quick ratio (2.39) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.87
Quick Ratio 2.39
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 -21.99% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, STGO shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -14.09% in the last year.
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

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.
Based on estimates for the next years, STGO will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 155.48% on average per year.
EPS Next Y514.29%
EPS Next 2Y177.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year265.33%
Revenue Next 2Y155.48%
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 accelerating.
STGO.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSTGO.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 100M 200M 300M
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.16, the valuation of STGO can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, STGO is valued cheaper than 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.89. STGO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 2.48 indicates a rather cheap valuation of STGO.
STGO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. STGO is cheaper than 98.51% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of STGO to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say STGO is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.16
Fwd PE 2.48
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

98.01% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STGO, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, STGO is valued cheaper than 99.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.08
EV/EBITDA 3.93
STGO.CA Per share dataSTGO.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

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.
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)0.01
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 N/A

STEPPE GOLD LTD

TSX:STGO (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

1.91

-0.37 (-16.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)08-18 2025-08-18
Earnings (Next)11-12 2025-11-12
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 Target3.97 (107.85%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.67
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)18.96%
PT rev (3m)69.13%
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)9.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.37%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.16
Fwd PE 2.48
P/S 2.33
P/FCF 5.08
P/OCF 3.81
P/B 2.74
P/tB 2.74
EV/EBITDA 3.93
EPS(TTM)0.31
EY16.23%
EPS(NY)0.77
Fwd EY40.39%
FCF(TTM)0.38
FCFY19.68%
OCF(TTM)0.5
OCFY26.28%
SpS0.82
BVpS0.7
TBVpS0.7
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number2.2
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.13
F-Score4
WACC9.47%
ROIC/WACC1.69
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 Year265.33%
Revenue Next 2Y155.48%
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%.