BARRICK GOLD CORP (GOLD)

CA0679011084 - Common Stock

16.46  -0.09 (-0.54%)

After market: 16.475 +0.02 (+0.09%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall GOLD gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated GOLD against 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. GOLD scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. GOLD has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GOLD was profitable.
GOLD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years GOLD has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years GOLD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of GOLD (2.78%) is better than 69.48% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 5.45%, GOLD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.53% of the companies in the same industry.
GOLD has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.33%. This is in the better half of the industry: GOLD outperforms 61.69% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GOLD is below the industry average of 8.82%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.78%
ROE 5.45%
ROIC 4.33%
ROA(3y)2.68%
ROA(5y)4.39%
ROE(3y)5.27%
ROE(5y)8.86%
ROIC(3y)5.09%
ROIC(5y)5.1%

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of GOLD (11.16%) is better than 81.82% of its industry peers.
GOLD's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
GOLD has a Operating Margin of 25.42%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GOLD outperforms 85.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GOLD has grown nicely.
GOLD has a Gross Margin of 30.40%. This is in the better half of the industry: GOLD outperforms 75.32% of its industry peers.
GOLD's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25.42%
PM (TTM) 11.16%
GM 30.4%
OM growth 3Y-11.47%
OM growth 5Y5.42%
PM growth 3Y-15.43%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-9.57%
GM growth 5Y1.71%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

GOLD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
GOLD has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, GOLD has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, GOLD has an improved debt to assets ratio.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.16, we must say that GOLD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
GOLD's Altman-Z score of 1.16 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GOLD is outperformed by 66.88% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GOLD is 7.32, which is on the high side as it means it would take GOLD, 7.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.32, GOLD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.83% of the companies in the same industry.
GOLD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.20, GOLD is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF 7.32
Altman-Z 1.16
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC7.41%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.16 indicates that GOLD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of GOLD (3.16) is better than 62.34% of its industry peers.
GOLD has a Quick Ratio of 2.40. This indicates that GOLD is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
GOLD has a better Quick ratio (2.40) than 65.58% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.16
Quick Ratio 2.4

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.53% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, GOLD shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 18.47% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, GOLD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.49% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, GOLD shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.49% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.53%
EPS 3Y-9.94%
EPS 5Y18.47%
EPS growth Q2Q107.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.28%
Revenue growth 5Y9.49%
Revenue growth Q2Q10.27%

3.2 Future

GOLD is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.88% yearly.
GOLD is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.71% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.08%
EPS Next 2Y17.05%
EPS Next 3Y12.55%
EPS Next 5Y7.88%
Revenue Next Year6.96%
Revenue Next 2Y8.77%
Revenue Next 3Y6.33%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.71%

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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.60, GOLD is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GOLD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GOLD is cheaper than 73.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
GOLD's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.73.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.33 indicates a rather expensive valuation of GOLD.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GOLD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GOLD is cheaper than 66.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GOLD to the average of the S&P500 Index (20.41), we can say GOLD is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.6
Fwd PE 17.33

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GOLD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GOLD is cheaper than 79.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
GOLD's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GOLD is cheaper than 69.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 44.73
EV/EBITDA 5.97

4.3 Compensation for Growth

GOLD's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
GOLD has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
GOLD's earnings are expected to grow with 12.55% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.5
PEG (5Y)1.06
EPS Next 2Y17.05%
EPS Next 3Y12.55%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.39%, GOLD has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
GOLD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.87. GOLD pays more dividend than 81.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, GOLD has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.39%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of GOLD grows each year by 30.07%, which is quite nice.
GOLD has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

GOLD pays out 55.03% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of GOLD is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP55.03%
EPS Next 2Y17.05%
EPS Next 3Y12.55%

BARRICK GOLD CORP

NYSE:GOLD (5/3/2024, 7:04:00 PM)

After market: 16.475 +0.02 (+0.09%)

16.46

-0.09 (-0.54%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
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ROA 2.78%
ROE 5.45%
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OM 25.42%
PM (TTM) 11.16%
GM 30.4%
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EPS 3Y-9.94%
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