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COMSTOCK INC (LODE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSEARCA:LODE - US2057504092 - Common Stock

2.38 USD
-0.14 (-5.56%)
Last: 9/5/2025, 8:27:27 PM
2.4499 USD
+0.07 (+2.94%)
After Hours: 9/5/2025, 8:27:27 PM
Fundamental Rating

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LODE gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. LODE scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. LODE is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LODE had negative earnings in the past year.
LODE had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: LODE reported negative net income in multiple years.
LODE had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
LODE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLODE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20M -40M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of LODE (-49.87%) is worse than 95.24% of its industry peers.
LODE has a Return On Equity of -93.23%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: LODE underperforms 88.10% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -49.87%
ROE -93.23%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-31.9%
ROA(5y)-16.09%
ROE(3y)-54.41%
ROE(5y)-28.74%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
LODE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLODE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

LODE's Gross Margin of 75.95% is amongst the best of the industry. LODE outperforms 87.62% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LODE has grown nicely.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for LODE so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 75.95%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.5%
GM growth 5YN/A
LODE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLODE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -10K -20K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

LODE does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for LODE has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LODE has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LODE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
LODE Yearly Shares OutstandingLODE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
LODE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLODE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -3.87, we must say that LODE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of -3.87, LODE is not doing good in the industry: 75.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
LODE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LODE has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.44. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LODE outperforms 52.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.44
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -3.87
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.6%
LODE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLODE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M 60M 80M

2.3 Liquidity

LODE has a Current Ratio of 1.82. This is a normal value and indicates that LODE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.82, LODE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.82 indicates that LODE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LODE (1.82) is better than 75.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.82
Quick Ratio 1.82
LODE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLODE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for LODE have decreased strongly by -735.71% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, LODE shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 136.66%.
Measured over the past years, LODE shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 75.80% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-735.71%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)136.66%
Revenue growth 3Y51.8%
Revenue growth 5Y75.8%
Sales Q2Q%-22.04%

3.2 Future

LODE is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 29.85% yearly.
LODE is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 259.08% yearly.
EPS Next Y82.8%
EPS Next 2Y41.57%
EPS Next 3Y29.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year62.67%
Revenue Next 2Y282.7%
Revenue Next 3Y259.08%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
LODE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLODE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 20M 40M 60M 80M
LODE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLODE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 -10 -20 -30 -40

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

LODE reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 116.67, LODE can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LODE is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 67.62% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LODE to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.69), we can say LODE is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 116.67
LODE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLODE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
LODE Per share dataLODE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 -1 -2 -3 -4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LODE's earnings are expected to grow with 29.85% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y41.57%
EPS Next 3Y29.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for LODE!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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COMSTOCK INC

NYSEARCA:LODE (9/5/2025, 8:27:27 PM)

After market: 2.4499 +0.07 (+2.94%)

2.38

-0.14 (-5.56%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)08-14 2025-08-14/amc
Earnings (Next)10-20 2025-10-20
Inst Owners7.63%
Inst Owner Change48.98%
Ins Owners2.4%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap117.24M
Analysts45.71
Price Target4.08 (71.43%)
Short Float %3.28%
Short Ratio2.41
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-728.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-1375.49%
Max EPS beat(2)-81.37%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-416.34%
Min EPS beat(4)-1375.49%
Max EPS beat(4)-47.06%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-140.28%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-129.07%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-229.32%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)55.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)-13.91%
Max Revenue beat(2)123.95%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)15.99%
Min Revenue beat(4)-25.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)123.95%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-14.82%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-22.66%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-6.3%
PT rev (1m)-78.95%
PT rev (3m)-84.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-15.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-6.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-12.83%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 116.67
P/S 34.73
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.97
P/tB 2.18
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-4.45
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.02
Fwd EY0.86%
FCF(TTM)-0.33
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.31
OCFYN/A
SpS0.07
BVpS1.21
TBVpS1.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -49.87%
ROE -93.23%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 75.95%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-31.9%
ROA(5y)-16.09%
ROE(3y)-54.41%
ROE(5y)-28.74%
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 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
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 3Y7.5%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.44
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 65.37%
Cap/Sales 38.05%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.82
Quick Ratio 1.82
Altman-Z -3.87
F-Score3
WACC8.6%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)238.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)146.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)967.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)595.29%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-735.71%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%55%
EPS Next Y82.8%
EPS Next 2Y41.57%
EPS Next 3Y29.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)136.66%
Revenue growth 3Y51.8%
Revenue growth 5Y75.8%
Sales Q2Q%-22.04%
Revenue Next Year62.67%
Revenue Next 2Y282.7%
Revenue Next 3Y259.08%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-75.46%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3Y52.46%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-9.29%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-24.65%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A