HORIZON COPPER CORP (HCU.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX-V:HCU - CA44057J1084 - Common Stock
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HCU gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 792 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. HCU may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. HCU has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year HCU has reported negative net income.
HCU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
HCU had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
HCU had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -15.57%, HCU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.16% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 0.51%, HCU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -15.57% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 0.51% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Operating Margin of HCU (30.22%) is better than 94.53% of its industry peers.
HCU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 48.71%, HCU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 30.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 48.71% |
OM growth 3Y-33.54%
OM growth 5Y-33.18%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
HCU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
There is no outstanding debt for HCU. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.20, we must say that HCU is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of HCU (-0.20) is worse than 60.62% of its industry peers.
HCU has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.80. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as HCU would need 14.80 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HCU has a better Debt to FCF ratio (14.80) than 88.94% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.2 |
ROIC/WACC0.06
WACC8.21%
2.3 Liquidity
HCU has a Current Ratio of 0.50. This is a bad value and indicates that HCU is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.50, HCU is doing worse than 70.68% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.50 indicates that HCU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
HCU has a worse Quick ratio (0.50) than 69.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.5 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.5 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HCU shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -46.14%.
Looking at the last year, HCU shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.90% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 65.48% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-46.14%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-647.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.9%
Revenue growth 3Y62.84%
Revenue growth 5Y65.48%
Sales Q2Q%-38.45%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -40.10% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
HCU is expected to show a very negative growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -44.83% yearly.
EPS Next Y-225%
EPS Next 2Y-80.28%
EPS Next 3Y-40.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-41.3%
Revenue Next 2Y-44.83%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for HCU. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for HCU. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
89.32% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HCU, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HCU indicates a rather cheap valuation: HCU is cheaper than 97.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 34.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as HCU's earnings are expected to decrease with -40.10% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-80.28%
EPS Next 3Y-40.1%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for HCU!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX-V:HCU (10/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.7%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners8.64%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap185.60M
Revenue(TTM)11.85M
Net Income(TTM)-80616000
Analysts40
Price Target1.53 (-23.5%)
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)-2478.64%
Min EPS beat(2)-2915.53%
Max EPS beat(2)-2041.75%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-395.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-15.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 11.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.82 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 34.12 |
EPS(TTM)-1.31
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.07
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.2
FCFY10.19%
OCF(TTM)0.2
OCFY10.19%
SpS0.18
BVpS-1.4
TBVpS-1.4
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -15.57% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 0.71% | ||
| ROIC | 0.51% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.51% | ||
| ROICexgc | 0.51% | ||
| OM | 30.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 48.71% | ||
| FCFM | 113.75% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
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 3Y-33.54%
OM growth 5Y-33.18%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.02
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.8 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 20.16 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.69 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 139.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.5 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.2 |
F-Score4
WACC8.21%
ROIC/WACC0.06
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)-46.14%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-647.28%
EPS Next Y-225%
EPS Next 2Y-80.28%
EPS Next 3Y-40.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.9%
Revenue growth 3Y62.84%
Revenue growth 5Y65.48%
Sales Q2Q%-38.45%
Revenue Next Year-41.3%
Revenue Next 2Y-44.83%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y432.1%
EBIT growth 3Y8.22%
EBIT growth 5Y10.58%
EBIT Next Year63.08%
EBIT Next 3Y34.74%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y166.87%
FCF growth 3Y146.6%
FCF growth 5Y77.45%
OCF growth 1Y11333.3%
OCF growth 3Y146.6%
OCF growth 5Y77.45%
HORIZON COPPER CORP / HCU.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of HORIZON COPPER CORP (HCU.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to HCU.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for HORIZON COPPER CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to HORIZON COPPER CORP (HCU.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of HCU stock?
HORIZON COPPER CORP (HCU.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.