KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD LTD (KL)
Common Stock
KL gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 155 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While KL seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. KL is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KL had positive earnings in the past year.
1.2 Ratios
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The number of shares outstanding for KL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.68 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
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.
A Quick Ratio of 2.52 indicates that KL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.52 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.88% over the past year.
KL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 70.96% yearly.
Looking at the last year, KL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 17.98% in the last year.
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 growth Q2Q0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.98%
Revenue growth 3Y48.75%
Revenue growth 5Y56.99%
Revenue growth Q2Q5.4%
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.
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
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.31, the valuation of KL can be described as very reasonable.
KL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.80, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
KL is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.73.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KL to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.27), we can say KL is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
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%
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 slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
5.3 Sustainability
20.67% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP20.67%
EPS Next 2Y-0.94%
EPS Next 3Y-2.64%
KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD LTD
NYSE:KL (2/8/2022, 7:04:00 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
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Market Cap10.26B
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Dividend Yield | 1.85% |
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Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.73 | ||
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PEG (NY)284.15
PEG (5Y)0.16
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.31% | ||
| ROE | 16.74% | ||
| ROCE | |||
| ROIC | |||
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| ROICexgc | |||
| OM | 50.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 34.7% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
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Asset Turnover0.35
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
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| Profit Quality | |||
| Current Ratio | 3.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.52 | ||
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Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.88%
EPS 3Y57.65%
EPS 5Y
EPS growth Q2Q
EPS Next Y0.04%
EPS Next 2Y
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EPS Next 5Y
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.98%
Revenue growth 3Y48.75%
Revenue growth 5Y
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