STEPPE GOLD LTD (STGO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:STGO - CA85913R2063 - Common Stock
1.68 CAD
-0.02 (-1.18%)
Overall STGO gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated STGO against 807 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!
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
STGO has a better Return On Assets (12.91%) than 94.80% of its industry peers.
STGO has a better Return On Equity (33.65%) than 97.40% of its industry peers.
STGO's Return On Invested Capital of 15.98% is amongst the best of the industry. STGO outperforms 97.52% 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 11.74%.
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
STGO has a Profit Margin of 28.51%. This is amongst the best in the industry. STGO outperforms 96.28% of its industry peers.
STGO has a Operating Margin of 41.80%. This is amongst the best in the industry. STGO outperforms 97.65% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 49.10%, STGO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.54% of the companies in the same industry.
STGO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for STGO has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for STGO is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.82 indicates that STGO is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.82, STGO is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.64% of the companies in the same 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.32, STGO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.57% 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 worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.25) than 75.71% 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 | 2.82 |
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC9.93%
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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 3.87, STGO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.89% of the companies in the same industry.
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's Quick ratio of 2.39 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. STGO outperforms 59.60% 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%.
STGO shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -14.09%.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 144.20% 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 Year234.93%
Revenue Next 2Y144.2%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 5.42 indicates a rather cheap valuation of STGO.
97.77% 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 27.20.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 2.22, 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 99.01% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.70. STGO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 2.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
STGO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. STGO is cheaper than 98.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, STGO is valued cheaper than 98.88% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.74 |
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
STGO does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:STGO (9/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1.68
-0.02 (-1.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners2.88%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.64%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap424.75M
Analysts82.86
Price Target3.34 (98.81%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0.66
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)42.17%
PT rev (3m)42.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)530%
EPS NY rev (3m)530%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-9.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 2.22 | ||
| P/S | 2.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.41 | ||
| P/B | 2.46 | ||
| P/tB | 2.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.74 |
EPS(TTM)0.31
EY18.45%
EPS(NY)0.76
Fwd EY45.09%
FCF(TTM)0.37
FCFY21.97%
OCF(TTM)0.49
OCFY29.34%
SpS0.81
BVpS0.68
TBVpS0.68
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 | 2.82 |
F-Score4
WACC9.93%
ROIC/WACC1.61
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 Year234.93%
Revenue Next 2Y144.2%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-18.27%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-96.4%
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