ALTIUS MINERALS CORPORATION (ALS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:ALS - CA0209361009 - Common Stock
40.61 CAD
+0.35 (+0.87%)
Taking everything into account, ALS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ALS was compared to 799 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. ALS scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ALS has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ALS had positive earnings in the past year.
ALS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years ALS 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ALS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ALS (13.83%) is better than 94.74% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of ALS (17.37%) is better than 94.12% of its industry peers.
ALS's Return On Invested Capital of 1.84% is amongst the best of the industry. ALS outperforms 89.11% of its industry peers.
ALS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.48%. This is significantly below the industry average of 12.43%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.83% | ||
| ROE | 17.37% | ||
| ROIC | 1.84% |
ROA(3y)6.72%
ROA(5y)4.23%
ROE(3y)9.21%
ROE(5y)5.89%
ROIC(3y)3.48%
ROIC(5y)3.42%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 210.11%, ALS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.37% of the companies in the same industry.
ALS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 41.65%, ALS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.62% of the companies in the same industry.
ALS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of ALS (88.04%) is better than 99.62% of its industry peers.
ALS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 41.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 210.11% | ||
| GM | 88.04% |
OM growth 3Y-0.25%
OM growth 5Y1.35%
PM growth 3Y52.38%
PM growth 5Y43.37%
GM growth 3Y-1.17%
GM growth 5Y-0.41%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ALS is destroying value.
ALS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ALS has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, ALS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 8.09 indicates that ALS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 8.09, ALS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.21% of the companies in the same industry.
ALS has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.08. This is a neutral value as ALS would need 5.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ALS (5.08) is better than 90.36% of its industry peers.
ALS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.16, ALS is not doing good in the industry: 66.58% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.09 |
ROIC/WACC0.21
WACC8.62%
2.3 Liquidity
ALS has a Current Ratio of 2.35. This indicates that ALS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 2.35, ALS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.57% of the companies in the same industry.
ALS has a Quick Ratio of 2.35. This indicates that ALS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
ALS's Quick ratio of 2.35 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ALS outperforms 55.94% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.35 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ALS have decreased strongly by -29.63% in the last year.
ALS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -13.58% yearly.
Looking at the last year, ALS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -24.35% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, ALS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.01% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.63%
EPS 3Y-32.81%
EPS 5Y-13.58%
EPS Q2Q%-66.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.35%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.7%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.01%
Sales Q2Q%-49.66%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ALS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 24.80% on average per year.
ALS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.95% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.6%
EPS Next 2Y34.4%
EPS Next 3Y34.19%
EPS Next 5Y24.8%
Revenue Next Year-11.96%
Revenue Next 2Y2.15%
Revenue Next 3Y1.59%
Revenue Next 5Y7.95%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 213.74, the valuation of ALS can be described as expensive.
ALS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ALS is cheaper than 85.48% of the companies in the same industry.
ALS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.56.
ALS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 83.27.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ALS indicates a rather cheap valuation: ALS is cheaper than 85.98% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.62, ALS is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 213.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 83.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ALS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ALS is cheaper than 88.49% of the companies in the same industry.
ALS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ALS is cheaper than 90.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 94.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 77.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ALS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of ALS may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ALS's earnings are expected to grow with 34.19% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)18.43
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y34.4%
EPS Next 3Y34.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.91%, ALS is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 12.80, ALS pays a better dividend. On top of this ALS pays more dividend than 96.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, ALS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.91% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ALS has a limited annual growth rate of 0.59%.
ALS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
ALS has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.59%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
15.18% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ALS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of ALS is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP15.18%
EPS Next 2Y34.4%
EPS Next 3Y34.19%
TSX:ALS (11/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
40.61
+0.35 (+0.87%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners20.1%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.34%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.88B
Revenue(TTM)47.19M
Net Income(TTM)99.15M
Analysts78.18
Price Target38.25 (-5.81%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.91% |
Yearly Dividend0.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.59%
DP15.18%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-27.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-29.28%
Max EPS beat(2)-25.74%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-16.37%
Min EPS beat(4)-29.28%
Max EPS beat(4)18.81%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-16.05%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-23.29%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-14.98%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-14.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-22.8%
Max Revenue beat(2)-5.33%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-13.87%
Min Revenue beat(4)-22.8%
Max Revenue beat(4)-5.33%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-10.26%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-7.39%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-5.31%
PT rev (1m)4.37%
PT rev (3m)5.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)27.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)22.69%
EPS NY rev (1m)9.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)21.98%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)19.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 213.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 83.27 | ||
| P/S | 39.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 94.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 85.13 | ||
| P/B | 3.29 | ||
| P/tB | 3.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 77.98 |
EPS(TTM)0.19
EY0.47%
EPS(NY)0.49
Fwd EY1.2%
FCF(TTM)0.43
FCFY1.06%
OCF(TTM)0.48
OCFY1.17%
SpS1.02
BVpS12.33
TBVpS12.33
PEG (NY)18.43
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number7.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.83% | ||
| ROE | 17.37% | ||
| ROCE | 2.78% | ||
| ROIC | 1.84% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.87% | ||
| OM | 41.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 210.11% | ||
| GM | 88.04% | ||
| FCFM | 42.24% |
ROA(3y)6.72%
ROA(5y)4.23%
ROE(3y)9.21%
ROE(5y)5.89%
ROIC(3y)3.48%
ROIC(5y)3.42%
ROICexc(3y)3.89%
ROICexc(5y)3.81%
ROICexgc(3y)3.89%
ROICexgc(5y)3.82%
ROCE(3y)5.26%
ROCE(5y)5.17%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.71%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.44%
ROICexc growth 3Y-14.71%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.14%
OM growth 3Y-0.25%
OM growth 5Y1.35%
PM growth 3Y52.38%
PM growth 5Y43.37%
GM growth 3Y-1.17%
GM growth 5Y-0.41%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.08 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.69 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 38.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.54% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.43 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | 20.1% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.09 |
F-Score5
WACC8.62%
ROIC/WACC0.21
Cap/Depr(3y)21.45%
Cap/Depr(5y)17.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.12%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.13%
Profit Quality(3y)194.6%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.63%
EPS 3Y-32.81%
EPS 5Y-13.58%
EPS Q2Q%-66.67%
EPS Next Y11.6%
EPS Next 2Y34.4%
EPS Next 3Y34.19%
EPS Next 5Y24.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.35%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.7%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.01%
Sales Q2Q%-49.66%
Revenue Next Year-11.96%
Revenue Next 2Y2.15%
Revenue Next 3Y1.59%
Revenue Next 5Y7.95%
EBIT growth 1Y-34.28%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.93%
EBIT growth 5Y0.32%
EBIT Next Year46.36%
EBIT Next 3Y28.27%
EBIT Next 5Y19.11%
FCF growth 1Y-67.12%
FCF growth 3Y-18.25%
FCF growth 5Y17.22%
OCF growth 1Y-64.63%
OCF growth 3Y-16.08%
OCF growth 5Y0.4%
ALTIUS MINERALS CORPORATION / ALS.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ALS stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ALS.CA.
What is the valuation status for ALS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ALTIUS MINERALS CORPORATION (ALS.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is ALTIUS MINERALS CORPORATION (ALS.CA) stock?
ALTIUS MINERALS CORPORATION (ALS.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of ALTIUS MINERALS CORPORATION (ALS.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of ALTIUS MINERALS CORPORATION (ALS.CA) is 6 / 10.
Is the dividend of ALTIUS MINERALS CORPORATION sustainable?
The dividend rating of ALTIUS MINERALS CORPORATION (ALS.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 15.18%.