ALKANE RESOURCES LTD (ALK.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:ALK - AU000000ALK9 - Common Stock
0.92 CAD
-0.13 (-12.38%)
Overall ALK gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated ALK against 811 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. ALK scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. ALK is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ALK had positive earnings in the past year.
ALK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years ALK has been profitable.
ALK had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.36%, ALK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.56%, ALK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.99%, ALK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.22% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ALK is below the industry average of 12.06%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.99%) for ALK is above the 3 year average (7.87%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.36% | ||
| ROE | 9.56% | ||
| ROIC | 7.99% |
ROA(3y)6.82%
ROA(5y)12.76%
ROE(3y)9.81%
ROE(5y)16.93%
ROIC(3y)7.87%
ROIC(5y)10.31%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of ALK (12.59%) is better than 92.48% of its industry peers.
ALK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ALK has a Operating Margin of 18.68%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ALK outperforms 92.11% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ALK has declined.
ALK has a better Gross Margin (21.58%) than 88.90% of its industry peers.
ALK's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.59% | ||
| GM | 21.58% |
OM growth 3Y-16.71%
OM growth 5Y-8.28%
PM growth 3Y-33.37%
PM growth 5Y-6.46%
GM growth 3Y-17.24%
GM growth 5Y-12.55%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ALK is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ALK has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ALK has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ALK is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
ALK has an Altman-Z score of 5.93. This indicates that ALK is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 5.93, ALK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.43% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08 indicates that ALK is not too dependend on debt financing.
ALK has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.08) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.93 |
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC9.72%
2.3 Liquidity
ALK has a Current Ratio of 1.08. This is a normal value and indicates that ALK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ALK has a Current ratio (1.08) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.67 indicates that ALK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ALK has a worse Quick ratio (0.67) than 64.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 86.51% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, ALK shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 17.86% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 51.66% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, ALK shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 29.32% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)86.51%
EPS 3Y-22.63%
EPS 5Y17.86%
EPS Q2Q%276.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)51.66%
Revenue growth 3Y16.72%
Revenue growth 5Y29.32%
Sales Q2Q%67.83%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.87% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, ALK will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 21.24% on average per year.
EPS Next Y105.49%
EPS Next 2Y44.74%
EPS Next 3Y23.38%
EPS Next 5Y9.87%
Revenue Next Year193.92%
Revenue Next 2Y73.93%
Revenue Next 3Y44.97%
Revenue Next 5Y21.24%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.40 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ALK.
92.72% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALK, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.40. ALK is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.22, the valuation of ALK can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ALK indicates a rather cheap valuation: ALK is cheaper than 96.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ALK is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.94, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ALK's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
ALK has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
ALK's earnings are expected to grow with 23.38% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.17
PEG (5Y)1.03
EPS Next 2Y44.74%
EPS Next 3Y23.38%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ALK does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:ALK (10/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
0.92
-0.13 (-12.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners23.87%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners10.48%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.26B
Analysts77.78
Price Target1.19 (29.35%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
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)3.72%
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)20.91%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.22 | ||
| P/S | 5.26 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 19.16 | ||
| P/B | 3.99 | ||
| P/tB | 3.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.05
EY5.43%
EPS(NY)0.13
Fwd EY13.85%
FCF(TTM)0
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.05
OCFY5.22%
SpS0.17
BVpS0.23
TBVpS0.23
PEG (NY)0.17
PEG (5Y)1.03
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.36% | ||
| ROE | 9.56% | ||
| ROCE | 11.11% | ||
| ROIC | 7.99% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.97% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.97% | ||
| OM | 18.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.59% | ||
| GM | 21.58% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)6.82%
ROA(5y)12.76%
ROE(3y)9.81%
ROE(5y)16.93%
ROIC(3y)7.87%
ROIC(5y)10.31%
ROICexc(3y)9.44%
ROICexc(5y)12.27%
ROICexgc(3y)9.44%
ROICexgc(5y)12.27%
ROCE(3y)10.94%
ROCE(5y)14.32%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-16.13%
ROICexcg growth 5Y7.33%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.13%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.33%
OM growth 3Y-16.71%
OM growth 5Y-8.28%
PM growth 3Y-33.37%
PM growth 5Y-6.46%
GM growth 3Y-17.24%
GM growth 5Y-12.55%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 28.81% | ||
| Interest Coverage | -11.19 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.93 |
F-Score7
WACC9.72%
ROIC/WACC0.82
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)51.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)54.66%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)86.51%
EPS 3Y-22.63%
EPS 5Y17.86%
EPS Q2Q%276.74%
EPS Next Y105.49%
EPS Next 2Y44.74%
EPS Next 3Y23.38%
EPS Next 5Y9.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)51.66%
Revenue growth 3Y16.72%
Revenue growth 5Y29.32%
Sales Q2Q%67.83%
Revenue Next Year193.92%
Revenue Next 2Y73.93%
Revenue Next 3Y44.97%
Revenue Next 5Y21.24%
EBIT growth 1Y102.95%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.79%
EBIT growth 5Y18.61%
EBIT Next Year505.41%
EBIT Next 3Y90.84%
EBIT Next 5Y39.39%
FCF growth 1Y95.62%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y36.06%
OCF growth 3Y-5.93%
OCF growth 5Y20.33%