LUCA MINING CORP (LUCA.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX-V:LUCA - TSX Venture Exchange - CA54929M1068 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
Taking everything into account, LUCA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LUCA was compared to 808 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of LUCA get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. LUCA has both an excellent growth and valuation score. This means it is growing and it is still cheap. This is a rare combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LUCA has reported negative net income.
LUCA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years LUCA reported 4 times negative net income.
Of the past 5 years LUCA 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of -7.59%, LUCA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.48% of the companies in the same industry.
LUCA has a Return On Equity of -16.11%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LUCA outperforms 58.54% of its industry peers.
LUCA has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.50%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LUCA outperforms 93.69% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -7.59% | ||
| ROE | -16.11% | ||
| ROIC | 8.5% |
ROA(3y)-8.82%
ROA(5y)-3.02%
ROE(3y)-29.92%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 12.27%, LUCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.35% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LUCA has declined.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 26.18%, LUCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.47% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LUCA has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 26.18% |
OM growth 3Y-45.67%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-24.32%
GM growth 5Y12.74%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LUCA is still creating some value.
LUCA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
LUCA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LUCA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.00 indicates that LUCA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.00, LUCA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.52% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LUCA is 4.42, which is a neutral value as it means it would take LUCA, 4.42 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LUCA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.42. This is amongst the best in the industry. LUCA outperforms 91.21% of its industry peers.
LUCA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of LUCA (0.16) is worse than 64.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC7.64%
2.3 Liquidity
LUCA has a Current Ratio of 1.02. This is a normal value and indicates that LUCA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LUCA's Current ratio of 1.02 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LUCA outperforms 42.45% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that LUCA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LUCA's Quick ratio of 0.79 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LUCA is outperformed by 60.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 45.00% over the past year.
The Revenue has grown by 55.76% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 31.36% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)45%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-44.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)55.76%
Revenue growth 3Y4.96%
Revenue growth 5Y31.36%
Sales Q2Q%136.32%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LUCA will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 185.77% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, LUCA will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 44.60% on average per year.
EPS Next Y652.58%
EPS Next 2Y185.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year175.39%
Revenue Next 2Y79.04%
Revenue Next 3Y44.6%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LUCA. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 3.06, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of LUCA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LUCA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.51% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.19, LUCA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LUCA indicates a rather cheap valuation: LUCA is cheaper than 90.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
89.98% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LUCA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 76.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.77 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LUCA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LUCA's earnings are expected to grow with 185.77% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y185.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LUCA!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX-V:LUCA (6/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1.36
-0.06 (-4.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.52%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.5%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap351.64M
Analysts80
Price Target2.2 (61.76%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-40.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)23.39%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)72.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)913.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)36.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.06 | ||
| P/S | 3.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 76.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 32.84 | ||
| P/B | 5.06 | ||
| P/tB | 5.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.77 |
EPS(TTM)-0.06
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.44
Fwd EY32.68%
FCF(TTM)0.02
FCFY1.31%
OCF(TTM)0.04
OCFY3.05%
SpS0.4
BVpS0.27
TBVpS0.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -7.59% | ||
| ROE | -16.11% | ||
| ROCE | 11.81% | ||
| ROIC | 8.5% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.99% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.99% | ||
| OM | 12.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 26.18% | ||
| FCFM | 4.48% |
ROA(3y)-8.82%
ROA(5y)-3.02%
ROE(3y)-29.92%
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 3Y-43.67%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-43.67%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-45.67%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-24.32%
GM growth 5Y12.74%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.7
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.42 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.54 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 82.24% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.55 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 53.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3 |
F-Score5
WACC7.64%
ROIC/WACC1.11
Cap/Depr(3y)296.89%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)15.88%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)45%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-44.83%
EPS Next Y652.58%
EPS Next 2Y185.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)55.76%
Revenue growth 3Y4.96%
Revenue growth 5Y31.36%
Sales Q2Q%136.32%
Revenue Next Year175.39%
Revenue Next 2Y79.04%
Revenue Next 3Y44.6%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y250.41%
EBIT growth 3Y-42.97%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year1318.6%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y177.19%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-4.24%
OCF growth 1Y693.19%
OCF growth 3Y17.89%
OCF growth 5Y8.67%