ASA GOLD AND PRECIOUS METALS (ASA) Stock Overview
NYSE:ASA - BMG3156P1032
37.37 USD
+0.65 (+1.77%)
Taking everything into account, ASA scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ASA was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. While ASA seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. ASA does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ASA was profitable.
ASA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years ASA 4 years were profitable.
In multiple years ASA reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 54.5% | ||
| ROE | 54.75% | ||
| ROIC | 0.03% |
ROA(3y)-6.35%
ROA(5y)4.63%
ROE(3y)-6.36%
ROE(5y)4.64%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ASA has grown nicely.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ASA has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5689.66% | ||
| GM | 96.71% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y98.48%
PM growth 5Y6.85%
GM growth 3Y-1.33%
GM growth 5Y6.89%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
Compared to 1 year ago, ASA has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ASA has more shares outstanding
ASA has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 142.30 indicates that ASA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
ASA has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 142.3 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 12.90 indicates that ASA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ASA has a Quick Ratio of 12.90. This indicates that ASA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 12.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 12.9 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 1517.76% over the past year.
ASA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -7.61% yearly.
ASA shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 70.51%.
ASA shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -2.02% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1517.76%
EPS 3Y49.75%
EPS 5Y-7.61%
EPS Q2Q%209.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)70.51%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.02%
Sales Q2Q%173.79%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 3.70, the valuation of ASA can be described as very cheap.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.17. ASA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.14%, ASA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, ASA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.14% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ASA decreases each year by -2.15%.
ASA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
ASA has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.15%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
0.26% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ASA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
ASA's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP0.26%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:ASA (8/29/2025, 11:07:59 AM)
37.37
+0.65 (+1.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners64.85%
Inst Owner Change2.46%
Ins Owners3.12%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap705.17M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.14%
Short Ratio0.27
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.14% |
Yearly Dividend0.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.15%
DP0.26%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 110.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.67 | ||
| P/B | 1.06 | ||
| P/tB | 1.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)10.09
EY27%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)13.99
FCFY37.44%
OCF(TTM)13.99
OCFY37.44%
SpS0.34
BVpS35.14
TBVpS35.14
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 54.5% | ||
| ROE | 54.75% | ||
| ROCE | 0.04% | ||
| ROIC | 0.03% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.03% | ||
| ROICexgc | 0.03% | ||
| OM | 4.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5689.66% | ||
| GM | 96.71% | ||
| FCFM | 4137.93% |
ROA(3y)-6.35%
ROA(5y)4.63%
ROE(3y)-6.36%
ROE(5y)4.64%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
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 3Y98.48%
PM growth 5Y6.85%
GM growth 3Y-1.33%
GM growth 5Y6.89%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.01
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 72.73% | ||
| Current Ratio | 12.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 12.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 142.3 |
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1517.76%
EPS 3Y49.75%
EPS 5Y-7.61%
EPS Q2Q%209.5%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)70.51%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.11%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.02%
Sales Q2Q%173.79%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y116.66%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1YN/A
FCF growth 3Y84.54%
FCF growth 5Y4.7%
OCF growth 1YN/A
OCF growth 3Y84.54%
OCF growth 5Y4.7%