CAPSTONE COPPER CORP (CS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CS - CA14071L1085 - Common Stock
9.99 CAD
-0.24 (-2.35%)
Taking everything into account, CS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CS was compared to 807 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. CS has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. An interesting combination arises when we look at growth and value: CS is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CS had a positive cash flow from operations.
CS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
CS 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 1.14%, CS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.49% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 2.46%, CS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.48% of the companies in the same industry.
CS has a better Return On Invested Capital (2.81%) than 90.33% of its industry peers.
CS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.34%. This is significantly below the industry average of 11.74%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.81%) 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 | 2.81% |
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 3.89%, CS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.21% 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 (13.70%) than 90.95% of its industry peers.
CS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 16.27%, CS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.36% of the companies in the same industry.
CS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.7% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.89% | ||
| GM | 16.27% |
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
CS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.44, we must say that CS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CS has a Altman-Z score (1.44) which is in line with its industry peers.
CS has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.69. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CS would need 10.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CS's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.69 is amongst the best of the industry. CS outperforms 89.96% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.50 indicates that CS is not too dependend on debt financing.
CS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.50. This is in the lower half of the industry: CS underperforms 73.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.44 |
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC8.32%
2.3 Liquidity
CS has a Current Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that CS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.74, CS is not doing good in the industry: 62.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 500.00%, which is quite impressive.
CS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -46.87% yearly.
CS shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 37.89%.
CS shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 30.74% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 49.21% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 15.52% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y126.89%
EPS Next 2Y140.52%
EPS Next 3Y100.28%
EPS Next 5Y49.21%
Revenue Next Year35.23%
Revenue Next 2Y25.15%
Revenue Next 3Y20.39%
Revenue Next 5Y15.52%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 58.76 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CS indicates a rather cheap valuation: CS is cheaper than 87.98% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CS is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.95 indicates a correct valuation of CS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CS indicates a rather cheap valuation: CS is cheaper than 90.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CS to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.70), we can say CS is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 58.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CS indicates a rather cheap valuation: CS is cheaper than 93.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CS is valued cheaper than 92.81% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.82 |
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.
CS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
CS's earnings are expected to grow with 100.28% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y140.52%
EPS Next 3Y100.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:CS (9/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
9.99
-0.24 (-2.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.15%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.86%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.62B
Analysts83.2
Price Target11.81 (18.22%)
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)-2.28%
PT rev (3m)2.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-17.79%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)-33.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-33.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.47%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.98%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 58.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.95 | ||
| P/S | 2.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.05 | ||
| P/B | 1.8 | ||
| P/tB | 1.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.82 |
EPS(TTM)0.17
EY1.7%
EPS(NY)0.72
Fwd EY7.17%
FCF(TTM)0.27
FCFY2.7%
OCF(TTM)1.1
OCFY11.05%
SpS3.51
BVpS5.55
TBVpS5.55
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.14% | ||
| ROE | 2.46% | ||
| ROCE | 4.48% | ||
| ROIC | 2.81% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.96% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.96% | ||
| OM | 13.7% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.89% | ||
| GM | 16.27% | ||
| 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 | 2.25 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 111.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 23.78% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.09 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 198.07% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.44 |
F-Score7
WACC8.32%
ROIC/WACC0.34
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 Y126.89%
EPS Next 2Y140.52%
EPS Next 3Y100.28%
EPS Next 5Y49.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)37.89%
Revenue growth 3Y26.25%
Revenue growth 5Y30.74%
Sales Q2Q%38.2%
Revenue Next Year35.23%
Revenue Next 2Y25.15%
Revenue Next 3Y20.39%
Revenue Next 5Y15.52%
EBIT growth 1Y256.8%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.94%
EBIT growth 5Y61.37%
EBIT Next Year245.3%
EBIT Next 3Y85.19%
EBIT Next 5Y46.77%
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%