KINROSS GOLD CORP (KGC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:KGC • CA4969024047
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This KGC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. KGC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KGC was profitable.
- In the past year KGC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- KGC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years KGC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- KGC has a better Return On Assets (20.85%) than 98.11% of its industry peers.
- KGC has a Return On Equity of 31.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KGC outperforms 96.23% of its industry peers.
- KGC's Return On Invested Capital of 21.75% is amongst the best of the industry. KGC outperforms 91.82% of its industry peers.
- KGC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.46%. This is significantly below the industry average of 61.64%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (21.75%) for KGC is above the 3 year average (12.46%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.85% | ||
| ROE | 31.64% | ||
| ROIC | 21.75% |
ROA(3y)10.65%
ROA(5y)5.65%
ROE(3y)16.18%
ROE(5y)8.3%
ROIC(3y)12.46%
ROIC(5y)9.59%
1.3 Margins
- KGC's Profit Margin of 33.90% is amongst the best of the industry. KGC outperforms 92.45% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KGC has remained more or less at the same level.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 44.84%, KGC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- KGC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of KGC (51.05%) is better than 81.76% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KGC has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 44.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 33.9% | ||
| GM | 51.05% |
OM growth 3Y36.54%
OM growth 5Y7.04%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y1.25%
GM growth 3Y26.79%
GM growth 5Y5.51%
2. KGC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- KGC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for KGC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for KGC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- KGC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- KGC has an Altman-Z score of 7.02. This indicates that KGC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- KGC's Altman-Z score of 7.02 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KGC outperforms 71.07% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KGC is 0.48, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KGC, only 0.48 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.48, KGC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- KGC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- KGC has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.16) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.02 |
ROIC/WACC1.81
WACC12.03%
2.3 Liquidity
- KGC has a Current Ratio of 2.84. This indicates that KGC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- KGC has a Current ratio (2.84) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.45 indicates that KGC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- KGC has a Quick ratio (1.45) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 |
3. KGC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- KGC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 172.06%, which is quite impressive.
- KGC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 19.16% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, KGC shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 36.95%.
- Measured over the past years, KGC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.85% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)172.06%
EPS 3Y100.36%
EPS 5Y19.16%
EPS Q2Q%235%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.95%
Revenue growth 3Y26.84%
Revenue growth 5Y10.85%
Sales Q2Q%42.89%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, KGC will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.56% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, KGC will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -9.95% on average per year.
EPS Next Y71.97%
EPS Next 2Y35.98%
EPS Next 3Y16.5%
EPS Next 5Y0.56%
Revenue Next Year39.58%
Revenue Next 2Y19.64%
Revenue Next 3Y7.82%
Revenue Next 5Y-9.95%
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.
- 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. KGC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.25, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KGC.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KGC indicates a rather cheap valuation: KGC is cheaper than 83.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- KGC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.61 indicates a reasonable valuation of KGC.
- 77.99% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KGC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- KGC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.54.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 81.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KGC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KGC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.5 |
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 KGC may justify a higher PE ratio.
- KGC's earnings are expected to grow with 16.50% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.25
PEG (5Y)0.95
EPS Next 2Y35.98%
EPS Next 3Y16.5%
5. KGC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.36%, KGC is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- KGC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.13.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, KGC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.36% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of KGC grows each year by 15.81%, which is quite nice.
- KGC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- KGC has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.81%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- KGC pays out 6.36% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of KGC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP6.36%
EPS Next 2Y35.98%
EPS Next 3Y16.5%
KGC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
33.77
+0.93 (+2.83%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners66.44%
Inst Owner Change-0.03%
Ins Owners0.23%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap40.44B
Revenue(TTM)7.05B
Net Income(TTM)2.39B
Analysts80
Price Target46.35 (37.25%)
Short Float %1.41%
Short Ratio1.33
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.36% |
Yearly Dividend0.13
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.81%
DP6.36%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date03-11 2026-03-11 (0.04)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)15.76%
Min EPS beat(2)11.36%
Max EPS beat(2)20.16%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)26.57%
Min EPS beat(4)11.36%
Max EPS beat(4)46.17%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)21.53%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)28.36%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)16.6%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)10.63%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)25730.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)102892%
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)5.25%
PT rev (3m)42.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)30.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)28.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.63%
Revenue NY rev (3m)19.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.61 | ||
| P/S | 5.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.75 | ||
| P/B | 5.35 | ||
| P/tB | 5.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.5 |
EPS(TTM)1.85
EY5.48%
EPS(NY)3.18
Fwd EY9.42%
FCF(TTM)2.14
FCFY6.35%
OCF(TTM)3.14
OCFY9.3%
SpS5.89
BVpS6.31
TBVpS6.31
PEG (NY)0.25
PEG (5Y)0.95
Graham Number16.2
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.85% | ||
| ROE | 31.64% | ||
| ROCE | 30.12% | ||
| ROIC | 21.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 24.39% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.39% | ||
| OM | 44.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 33.9% | ||
| GM | 51.05% | ||
| FCFM | 36.4% |
ROA(3y)10.65%
ROA(5y)5.65%
ROE(3y)16.18%
ROE(5y)8.3%
ROIC(3y)12.46%
ROIC(5y)9.59%
ROICexc(3y)14.08%
ROICexc(5y)10.7%
ROICexgc(3y)14.08%
ROICexgc(5y)10.72%
ROCE(3y)17.25%
ROCE(5y)13.29%
ROICexgc growth 3Y72%
ROICexgc growth 5Y15.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y72%
ROICexc growth 5Y16.26%
OM growth 3Y36.54%
OM growth 5Y7.04%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y1.25%
GM growth 3Y26.79%
GM growth 5Y5.51%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.29 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 108.07% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 16.94% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 37.19 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.14% | ||
| Profit Quality | 107.37% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.02 |
F-Score9
WACC12.03%
ROIC/WACC1.81
Cap/Depr(3y)104.37%
Cap/Depr(5y)104.44%
Cap/Sales(3y)21.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)22.2%
Profit Quality(3y)124.55%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)172.06%
EPS 3Y100.36%
EPS 5Y19.16%
EPS Q2Q%235%
EPS Next Y71.97%
EPS Next 2Y35.98%
EPS Next 3Y16.5%
EPS Next 5Y0.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.95%
Revenue growth 3Y26.84%
Revenue growth 5Y10.85%
Sales Q2Q%42.89%
Revenue Next Year39.58%
Revenue Next 2Y19.64%
Revenue Next 3Y7.82%
Revenue Next 5Y-9.95%
EBIT growth 1Y115.63%
EBIT growth 3Y73.19%
EBIT growth 5Y18.65%
EBIT Next Year108.38%
EBIT Next 3Y23.46%
EBIT Next 5Y-12.33%
FCF growth 1Y87.2%
FCF growth 3Y107.83%
FCF growth 5Y19.76%
OCF growth 1Y53.72%
OCF growth 3Y52.99%
OCF growth 5Y13.95%
KINROSS GOLD CORP / KGC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to KGC.
What is the valuation status of KINROSS GOLD CORP (KGC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to KINROSS GOLD CORP (KGC). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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KINROSS GOLD CORP (KGC) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of KINROSS GOLD CORP (KGC) stock?
The financial health rating of KINROSS GOLD CORP (KGC) is 8 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KGC stock?
The dividend rating of KINROSS GOLD CORP (KGC) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 6.36%.