Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd (KL.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:KL

49.71
+1.01 (+2.07%)
Last: Feb 9, 2022, 07:00 PM

This KL.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to KL. KL was compared to 815 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. The financial health of KL is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. KL is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. KL.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year KL was profitable.
KL.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKL.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.31%
ROE 16.74%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
KL.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKL.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

Industry RankSector Rank
OM 50.39%
PM (TTM) 34.7%
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
KL.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKL.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 20 40 60

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2. KL.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • Compared to 1 year ago, KL has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for KL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
KL.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingKL.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
KL.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKL.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.70 indicates that KL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • KL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 4.7
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
KL.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKL.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 3.04 indicates that KL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • KL has a Quick Ratio of 2.52. This indicates that KL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.04
Quick Ratio 2.52
KL.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKL.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. KL.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.88% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, KL shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 70.96% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has grown by 17.98% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 56.99% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.88%
EPS 3Y57.65%
EPS 5Y70.96%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.98%
Revenue growth 3Y48.75%
Revenue growth 5Y56.99%
Sales Q2Q%5.4%

3.2 Future

  • KL is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.74% yearly.
  • KL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.76% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.04%
EPS Next 2Y-0.94%
EPS Next 3Y-2.64%
EPS Next 5Y-3.74%
Revenue Next Year2.78%
Revenue Next 2Y1.59%
Revenue Next 3Y1.59%
Revenue Next 5Y0.76%

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.
KL.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKL.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
KL.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKL.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

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4. KL.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.38 indicates a reasonable valuation of KL.
  • KL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.80, the valuation of KL can be described as very reasonable.
  • KL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.60.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.38
Fwd PE 11.8
KL.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKL.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.46
KL.CA Per share dataKL.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • KL's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.64% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)285.69
PEG (5Y)0.16
EPS Next 2Y-0.94%
EPS Next 3Y-2.64%

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5. KL.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.96%, KL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • KL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.96%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of KL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 160.55%!
  • KL has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)160.55%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
KL.CA Yearly Dividends per shareKL.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • KL pays out 20.67% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP20.67%
EPS Next 2Y-0.94%
EPS Next 3Y-2.64%
KL.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKL.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 200M 400M 600M
KL.CA Dividend Payout.KL.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KL.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KL.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd

TSX:KL (2/9/2022, 7:00:00 PM)

49.71

+1.01 (+2.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)N/A
Earnings (Next)02-24
Inst Owners48.99%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap13.11B
Revenue(TTM)2.57B
Net Income(TTM)892.91M
Analysts84
Price Target66.84 (34.46%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.96%
Yearly Dividend0.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)160.55%
DP20.67%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
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 11.38
Fwd PE 11.8
P/S 4.01
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.93
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.46
EPS(TTM)4.37
EY8.79%
EPS(NY)4.21
Fwd EY8.48%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS12.4
BVpS25.7
TBVpSN/A
PEG (NY)285.69
PEG (5Y)0.16
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.31%
ROE 16.74%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 50.39%
PM (TTM) 34.7%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
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 3Y0%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0%
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.04
Quick Ratio 2.52
Altman-Z 4.7
F-Score8
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
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)4.88%
EPS 3Y57.65%
EPS 5Y70.96%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y0.04%
EPS Next 2Y-0.94%
EPS Next 3Y-2.64%
EPS Next 5Y-3.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.98%
Revenue growth 3Y48.75%
Revenue growth 5Y56.99%
Sales Q2Q%5.4%
Revenue Next Year2.78%
Revenue Next 2Y1.59%
Revenue Next 3Y1.59%
Revenue Next 5Y0.76%
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1YN/A
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1YN/A
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd / KL.CA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KL.CA.


What is the valuation status for KL stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd (KL.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd?

Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd (KL.CA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What is the valuation of Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd (KL.CA) is 11.38 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.93.


Can you provide the financial health for KL stock?

The financial health rating of Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd (KL.CA) is 7 / 10.