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CONTANGO ORE INC (CTGO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE Arca - NYSEARCA:CTGO - US21077F1003 - Common Stock

25.53 USD
-0.08 (-0.31%)
Last: 12/4/2025, 11:23:06 AM
Fundamental Rating

2

We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to CTGO. CTGO was compared to 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. Both the profitability and financial health of CTGO have multiple concerns. CTGO has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CTGO was profitable.
In the past year CTGO had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CTGO reported 4 times negative net income.
CTGO had negative operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
CTGO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCTGO 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 20M -20M

1.2 Ratios

CTGO's Return On Assets of -3.66% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CTGO outperforms 41.56% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.66%
ROE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-82.11%
ROA(5y)-95.99%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CTGO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCTGO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -1K -2K

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for CTGO so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
CTGO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCTGO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for CTGO has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CTGO has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CTGO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CTGO Yearly Shares OutstandingCTGO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
CTGO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCTGO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.92, we must say that CTGO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -0.92, CTGO is doing worse than 89.61% of the companies in the same industry.
CTGO has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.09. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.09 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CTGO has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.09) than 86.36% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 1.09
Altman-Z -0.92
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
CTGO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCTGO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M -10M 20M 30M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.47 indicates that CTGO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CTGO has a Current ratio of 0.47. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CTGO underperforms 94.81% of its industry peers.
CTGO has a Quick Ratio of 0.47. This is a bad value and indicates that CTGO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.46, CTGO is not doing good in the industry: 91.56% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.47
Quick Ratio 0.46
CTGO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCTGO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CTGO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 101.60%, which is quite impressive.
EPS 1Y (TTM)101.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%45.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A

3.2 Future

CTGO is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 30.06% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -41.42% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y102.92%
EPS Next 2Y67.64%
EPS Next 3Y30.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-100%
Revenue Next 2Y-41.42%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

CTGO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCTGO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
CTGO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCTGO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 255.30, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CTGO.
CTGO's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.37. CTGO is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.59, the valuation of CTGO can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CTGO is valued cheaper than 87.66% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CTGO to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.20), we can say CTGO is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 255.3
Fwd PE 8.59
CTGO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCTGO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150 200 250

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CTGO indicates a rather cheap valuation: CTGO is cheaper than 96.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.59
EV/EBITDA N/A
CTGO Per share dataCTGO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
CTGO's earnings are expected to grow with 30.06% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.48
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y67.64%
EPS Next 3Y30.06%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CTGO does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CONTANGO ORE INC

NYSEARCA:CTGO (12/4/2025, 11:23:06 AM)

25.53

-0.08 (-0.31%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)11-13 2025-11-13/amc
Earnings (Next)03-16 2026-03-16/amc
Inst Owners26.34%
Inst Owner Change79.91%
Ins Owners10.4%
Ins Owner Change-0.95%
Market Cap381.93M
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)-5.61M
Analysts81.82
Price Target33.62 (31.69%)
Short Float %3.12%
Short Ratio2.9
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)477.9%
Min EPS beat(2)-1575.58%
Max EPS beat(2)2531.37%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)283.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-1575.58%
Max EPS beat(4)2531.37%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)118.87%
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)6.46%
PT rev (3m)8.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)245.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)109.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)109.91%
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 255.3
Fwd PE 8.59
P/S N/A
P/FCF 8.59
P/OCF 8.58
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.1
EY0.39%
EPS(NY)2.97
Fwd EY11.65%
FCF(TTM)2.97
FCFY11.64%
OCF(TTM)2.97
OCFY11.65%
SpS0
BVpS-0.16
TBVpS-0.16
PEG (NY)2.48
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.66%
ROE N/A
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-82.11%
ROA(5y)-95.99%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 1.09
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 19.51%
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.47
Quick Ratio 0.46
Altman-Z -0.92
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)28.7%
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)101.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%45.68%
EPS Next Y102.92%
EPS Next 2Y67.64%
EPS Next 3Y30.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A
Revenue Next Year-100%
Revenue Next 2Y-41.42%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-33.74%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year305.52%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y495.59%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y494.42%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

CONTANGO ORE INC / CTGO FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CTGO stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to CTGO.


What is the valuation status of CONTANGO ORE INC (CTGO) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CONTANGO ORE INC (CTGO). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of CTGO stock?

CONTANGO ORE INC (CTGO) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CTGO stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CONTANGO ORE INC (CTGO) is 255.3 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -159.71.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CTGO stock?

The dividend rating of CONTANGO ORE INC (CTGO) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.