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ASA GOLD AND PRECIOUS METALS (ASA) Stock Overview

USA - NYSE:ASA - BMG3156P1032

42.37 USD
+1.4 (+3.42%)
Last: 9/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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ASA gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. While ASA seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. ASA has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ASA had positive earnings in the past year.
ASA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
ASA had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: ASA reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
ASA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFASA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M

1.2 Ratios

Industry RankSector 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
ASA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICASA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ASA has grown nicely.
ASA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
ASA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsASA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5K -5K 10K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for ASA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ASA has more shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for ASA. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
ASA Yearly Shares OutstandingASA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
ASA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsASA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

ASA has an Altman-Z score of 163.99. This indicates that ASA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
There is no outstanding debt for ASA. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 163.99
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
ASA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFASA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

ASA has a Current Ratio of 12.90. This indicates that ASA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
A Quick Ratio of 12.90 indicates that ASA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 12.9
Quick Ratio 12.9
ASA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesASA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ASA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 1517.76%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, ASA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -7.61% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 70.51% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, ASA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.02% on average per year.
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.
ASA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesASA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500K 1M 1.5M 2M 2.5M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 4.20, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of ASA.
ASA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.2
Fwd PE N/A
ASA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsASA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.03
EV/EBITDA N/A
ASA Per share dataASA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ASA has a yearly dividend return of 0.12%, which is pretty low.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.12, ASA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.12%

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
ASA Yearly Dividends per shareASA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 0 0 0 0

5.3 Sustainability

ASA pays out 0.26% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of ASA has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP0.26%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
ASA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendASA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M
ASA Dividend Payout.ASA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ASA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ASA GOLD AND PRECIOUS METALS

NYSE:ASA (9/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

42.37

+1.4 (+3.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)07-21 2025-07-21
Earnings (Next)01-28 2026-01-28
Inst Owners64.85%
Inst Owner Change2.46%
Ins Owners3.12%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap799.52M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.17%
Short Ratio0.24
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.12%
Yearly Dividend0.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.15%
DP0.26%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date05-05 2025-05-05 (0.03)
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 RankSector Rank
PE 4.2
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 125.32
P/FCF 3.03
P/OCF 3.03
P/B 1.21
P/tB 1.21
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)10.09
EY23.81%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)13.99
FCFY33.02%
OCF(TTM)13.99
OCFY33.02%
SpS0.34
BVpS35.14
TBVpS35.14
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 163.99
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%