STEPPE GOLD LTD (STGO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:STGO - CA85913R2063 - Common Stock
1.89 CAD
+0.05 (+2.72%)
Taking everything into account, STGO scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. STGO was compared to 796 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. STGO scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. STGO scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. These ratings could make STGO a good candidate for value investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
STGO had positive earnings in the past year.
STGO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: STGO reported negative net income in multiple 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 12.91%, STGO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.22% of the companies in the same industry.
STGO's Return On Equity of 33.65% is amongst the best of the industry. STGO outperforms 96.98% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of STGO (15.98%) is better than 97.24% 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 12.57%.
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 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 96.36% of the companies in the same industry.
STGO has a Operating Margin of 41.80%. This is amongst the best in the industry. STGO outperforms 97.49% of its industry peers.
The Gross Margin of STGO (49.10%) is better than 95.60% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of STGO has grown nicely.
| 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
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.
STGO has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, STGO has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.89 indicates that STGO is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
STGO has a Altman-Z score of 2.89. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: STGO outperforms 51.38% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of STGO is 2.32, which is a good value as it means it would take STGO, 2.32 years of fcf income to pay off 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 91.58% 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 has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.25) than 76.13% 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 | 2.89 |
ROIC/WACC1.63
WACC9.79%
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.
The Current ratio of STGO (3.87) is better than 65.95% 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 56.16% 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%.
Looking at the last year, STGO shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -14.09% 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)-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
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 155.48% 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 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
STGO is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.10.
STGO's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. STGO is cheaper than 97.49% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.31. STGO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 2.44, the valuation of STGO can be described as very cheap.
STGO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. STGO is cheaper than 99.00% of the companies in the same industry.
STGO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 2.44 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of STGO indicates a rather cheap valuation: STGO is cheaper than 98.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, STGO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 99.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3 |
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.
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 | N/A |
TSX:STGO (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1.89
+0.05 (+2.72%)
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 Cap477.85M
Revenue(TTM)148.25M
Net Income(TTM)42.27M
Analysts82.86
Price Target3.97 (110.05%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 2.44 | ||
| P/S | 2.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.75 | ||
| P/B | 2.71 | ||
| P/tB | 2.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3 |
EPS(TTM)0.31
EY16.4%
EPS(NY)0.77
Fwd EY40.93%
FCF(TTM)0.38
FCFY19.94%
OCF(TTM)0.5
OCFY26.63%
SpS0.82
BVpS0.7
TBVpS0.7
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number2.21
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 | 2.89 |
F-Score4
WACC9.79%
ROIC/WACC1.63
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%.