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KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD LTD (KL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KL - Common Stock

38.92
-0.09 (-0.23%)
Last: 2/8/2022, 8:04:00 PM
38.7
-0.22 (-0.57%)
After Hours: 2/8/2022, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to KL. KL was compared to 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. KL scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. While showing a medium growth rate, KL is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

KL had positive earnings in the past year.
KL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 0 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 Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 0 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 Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

KL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
KL Yearly Shares OutstandingKL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
KL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.68 indicates that KL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that KL is not too dependend on debt financing.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 4.68
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
KL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.3 Liquidity

KL has a Current Ratio of 3.04. This indicates that KL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting 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 Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

KL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.88%.
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.
KL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 17.98%.
Measured over the past years, KL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 56.99% on average per year.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, KL will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -3.74% on average per year.
KL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.18% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.04%
EPS Next 2Y-0.94%
EPS Next 3Y-2.64%
EPS Next 5Y-3.74%
Revenue Next Year2.44%
Revenue Next 2Y0.57%
Revenue Next 3Y1.04%
Revenue Next 5Y0.18%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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.
KL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
KL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKL 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.31, the valuation of KL can be described as reasonable.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.61, KL is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.73 indicates a reasonable valuation of KL.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.01. KL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.31
Fwd PE 11.73
KL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.43
KL Per share dataKL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates KL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as KL's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.64% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)284.15
PEG (5Y)0.16
EPS Next 2Y-0.94%
EPS Next 3Y-2.64%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.85%, KL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
KL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.85%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of KL grows each year by 160.55%, which is quite nice.
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 Yearly Dividends per shareKL 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 Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 0 200M 400M 600M
KL Dividend Payout.KL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD LTD

NYSE:KL (2/8/2022, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 38.7 -0.22 (-0.57%)

38.92

-0.09 (-0.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)03-04 2022-03-04/bmo
Inst Owners0%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.26B
Revenue(TTM)2.57B
Net Income(TTM)892.91M
Analysts84
Price Target52.59 (35.12%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.85%
Yearly Dividend0.7
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 11.31
Fwd PE 11.73
P/S 3.99
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.92
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.43
EPS(TTM)3.44
EY8.84%
EPS(NY)3.32
Fwd EY8.52%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS9.76
BVpS20.23
TBVpSN/A
PEG (NY)284.15
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 4.68
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 Year2.44%
Revenue Next 2Y0.57%
Revenue Next 3Y1.04%
Revenue Next 5Y0.18%
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 FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD LTD?

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


What is the valuation status of KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD LTD (KL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD LTD (KL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of KL stock?

KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD LTD (KL) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What is the financial health of KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD LTD (KL) stock?

The financial health rating of KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD LTD (KL) is 7 / 10.


Is the dividend of KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD LTD sustainable?

The dividend rating of KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD LTD (KL) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 20.67%.