LUCA MINING CORP (LUCA.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada • TSX Venture Exchange • TSX-V:LUCA • CA54929M1068
1.84 CAD
-0.08 (-4.17%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
Taking everything into account, LUCA scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LUCA was compared to 814 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. While showing a medium growth rate, LUCA is valued expensive at the moment.
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.
- LUCA had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of -20.57%, LUCA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- LUCA has a Return On Equity (-51.82%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.50%, LUCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -20.57% | ||
| ROE | -51.82% | ||
| ROIC | 10.5% |
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
- LUCA has a Operating Margin of 11.27%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LUCA outperforms 89.80% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LUCA has declined.
- The Gross Margin of LUCA (25.65%) is better than 89.56% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LUCA has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 25.65% |
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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LUCA is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LUCA has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for LUCA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- LUCA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.43 indicates that LUCA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LUCA's Altman-Z score of 3.43 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LUCA outperforms 49.26% of its industry peers.
- LUCA has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.49. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as LUCA would need 7.49 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- LUCA's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.49 is amongst the best of the industry. LUCA outperforms 90.66% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that LUCA is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.15, LUCA is doing worse than 64.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.43 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC9.8%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.82 indicates that LUCA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- LUCA has a Current ratio of 0.82. This is in the lower half of the industry: LUCA underperforms 64.13% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that LUCA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- LUCA's Quick ratio of 0.55 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LUCA is outperformed by 66.58% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for LUCA have decreased strongly by -855.44% in the last year.
- The Revenue has grown by 95.35% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- Measured over the past years, LUCA shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 31.36% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-855.44%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-316.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)95.35%
Revenue growth 3Y4.96%
Revenue growth 5Y31.36%
Sales Q2Q%166.63%
3.2 Future
- LUCA is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -56.15% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 44.60% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y-381.09%
EPS Next 2Y-69.63%
EPS Next 3Y-56.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year138.67%
Revenue Next 2Y79.87%
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.
- Also next year LUCA is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LUCA is valued cheaper than 92.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LUCA indicates a rather cheap valuation: LUCA is cheaper than 90.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 228.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.75 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- LUCA's earnings are expected to decrease with -56.15% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-69.63%
EPS Next 3Y-56.15%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for LUCA!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
LUCA MINING CORP / LUCA.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of LUCA MINING CORP (LUCA.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to LUCA.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for LUCA MINING CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to LUCA MINING CORP (LUCA.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of LUCA stock?
LUCA MINING CORP (LUCA.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for LUCA MINING CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LUCA MINING CORP (LUCA.CA) is expected to decline by -381.09% in the next year.