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KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD LTD (KL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:KL - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - Common Stock

38.92  -0.09 (-0.23%)

After market: 38.7 -0.22 (-0.57%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Overall KL gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated KL against 155 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. The financial health of KL is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. 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

In the past year KL was profitable.
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.
KL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
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 4.68
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

A Current Ratio of 3.04 indicates that KL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
A Quick Ratio of 2.52 indicates that KL has no problem at all paying 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

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.88% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 70.96% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
KL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 17.98%.
KL shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 56.99% yearly.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.18% on average over the next years.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

KL is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.31.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.52, KL is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.73 indicates a reasonable valuation of KL.
KL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.25.
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 5 10 15 20 25

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 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)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

KL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.85%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, KL is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.85%

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 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
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
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y0%
ROICexcg 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