CAPSTONE COPPER CORP (CS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CS - CA14071L1085 - Common Stock
13.74 CAD
+1.24 (+9.92%)
Taking everything into account, CS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CS was compared to 818 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. CS scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CS is evaluated to be cheap and growing strongly. This does not happen too often!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CS was profitable.
CS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years CS 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years CS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CS has a better Return On Assets (1.14%) than 85.82% of its industry peers.
CS has a Return On Equity of 2.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CS outperforms 87.41% of its industry peers.
CS has a better Return On Invested Capital (2.85%) than 90.59% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CS is significantly below the industry average of 12.11%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.85%) for CS is above the 3 year average (1.34%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.14% | ||
| ROE | 2.46% | ||
| ROIC | 2.85% |
ROA(3y)0.61%
ROA(5y)3.18%
ROE(3y)1.11%
ROE(5y)5.45%
ROIC(3y)1.34%
ROIC(5y)3.44%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.89%, CS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.46% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CS has declined.
CS has a better Operating Margin (13.90%) than 91.44% of its industry peers.
CS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 16.47%, CS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.65% of the companies in the same industry.
CS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.89% | ||
| GM | 16.47% |
OM growth 3Y-32.62%
OM growth 5Y23.43%
PM growth 3Y-43.37%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-33.56%
GM growth 5Y5.61%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CS is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CS has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
CS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.77, we must say that CS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CS's Altman-Z score of 1.77 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CS outperforms 47.07% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CS is 10.69, which is on the high side as it means it would take CS, 10.69 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 10.69. This is amongst the best in the industry. CS outperforms 89.73% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.50 indicates that CS is not too dependend on debt financing.
CS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.50 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CS is outperformed by 72.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.77 |
ROIC/WACC0.35
WACC8.07%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.11 indicates that CS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CS (1.11) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CS has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a bad value and indicates that CS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.74, CS is doing worse than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 500.00% over the past year.
The earnings per share for CS have been decreasing by -46.87% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has grown by 37.89% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 30.74% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)500%
EPS 3Y-46.87%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%33.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)37.89%
Revenue growth 3Y26.25%
Revenue growth 5Y30.74%
Sales Q2Q%38.2%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 40.35% on average per year.
CS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 15.50% yearly.
EPS Next Y114.92%
EPS Next 2Y136.03%
EPS Next 3Y100.33%
EPS Next 5Y40.35%
Revenue Next Year35.41%
Revenue Next 2Y25.66%
Revenue Next 3Y20.91%
Revenue Next 5Y15.5%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 80.82, the valuation of CS can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CS is valued cheaper than 87.04% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.91), we can say CS is valued expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.66, CS is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.30.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 80.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
93.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CS indicates a rather cheap valuation: CS is cheaper than 91.56% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 50.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of CS may justify a higher PE ratio.
CS's earnings are expected to grow with 100.33% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y136.03%
EPS Next 3Y100.33%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for CS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:CS (10/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
13.74
+1.24 (+9.92%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.95%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.97%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.47B
Analysts83.33
Price Target11.95 (-13.03%)
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 Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-53.54%
Min EPS beat(2)-79.29%
Max EPS beat(2)-27.8%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-42.6%
Min EPS beat(4)-79.29%
Max EPS beat(4)-26.52%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.01%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.98%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13.64%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.98%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.2%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.68%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.8%
PT rev (1m)1.14%
PT rev (3m)3.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.81%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)-36.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 80.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.66 | ||
| P/S | 3.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 50.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.28 | ||
| P/B | 2.44 | ||
| P/tB | 2.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.65 |
EPS(TTM)0.17
EY1.24%
EPS(NY)0.7
Fwd EY5.09%
FCF(TTM)0.27
FCFY1.99%
OCF(TTM)1.12
OCFY8.14%
SpS3.55
BVpS5.63
TBVpS5.63
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.14% | ||
| ROE | 2.46% | ||
| ROCE | 4.54% | ||
| ROIC | 2.85% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.01% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.01% | ||
| OM | 13.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.89% | ||
| GM | 16.47% | ||
| FCFM | 7.71% |
ROA(3y)0.61%
ROA(5y)3.18%
ROE(3y)1.11%
ROE(5y)5.45%
ROIC(3y)1.34%
ROIC(5y)3.44%
ROICexc(3y)1.38%
ROICexc(5y)3.97%
ROICexgc(3y)1.38%
ROICexgc(5y)3.97%
ROCE(3y)2.11%
ROCE(5y)5.36%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-48.8%
ROICexcg growth 5Y18.97%
ROICexc growth 3Y-48.8%
ROICexc growth 5Y18.97%
OM growth 3Y-32.62%
OM growth 5Y23.43%
PM growth 3Y-43.37%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-33.56%
GM growth 5Y5.61%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.69 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.24 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 111.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 23.78% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.14 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.46% | ||
| Profit Quality | 198.07% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.77 |
F-Score7
WACC8.07%
ROIC/WACC0.35
Cap/Depr(3y)239.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)196.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)39.01%
Cap/Sales(5y)31.06%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)500%
EPS 3Y-46.87%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%33.33%
EPS Next Y114.92%
EPS Next 2Y136.03%
EPS Next 3Y100.33%
EPS Next 5Y40.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)37.89%
Revenue growth 3Y26.25%
Revenue growth 5Y30.74%
Sales Q2Q%38.2%
Revenue Next Year35.41%
Revenue Next 2Y25.66%
Revenue Next 3Y20.91%
Revenue Next 5Y15.5%
EBIT growth 1Y262.02%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.94%
EBIT growth 5Y61.37%
EBIT Next Year252.88%
EBIT Next 3Y82.63%
EBIT Next 5Y43.57%
FCF growth 1Y124.42%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y1634.24%
OCF growth 3Y-10.35%
OCF growth 5Y33.82%