LUNDIN GOLD INC (LUG.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:LUG - CA5503711080 - Common Stock
112.93 CAD
-2.49 (-2.16%)
LUG gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 796 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. LUG has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. LUG may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth With these ratings, LUG could be worth investigating further for value and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LUG had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LUG had a positive cash flow from operations.
LUG had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years LUG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 41.91%, LUG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.12% of the companies in the same industry.
LUG's Return On Equity of 51.96% is amongst the best of the industry. LUG outperforms 98.24% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 45.27%, LUG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LUG is significantly above the industry average of 12.57%.
The 3 year average ROIC (22.93%) for LUG is below the current ROIC(45.27%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 41.91% | ||
| ROE | 51.96% | ||
| ROIC | 45.27% |
ROA(3y)14.84%
ROA(5y)10.91%
ROE(3y)20.81%
ROE(5y)16.32%
ROIC(3y)22.93%
ROIC(5y)18.45%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 42.98%, LUG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.74% of the companies in the same industry.
LUG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LUG's Operating Margin of 60.07% is amongst the best of the industry. LUG outperforms 99.25% of its industry peers.
LUG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LUG has a Gross Margin of 66.84%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LUG outperforms 97.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LUG has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 60.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 42.98% | ||
| GM | 66.84% |
OM growth 3Y5.36%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y5.75%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.72%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LUG is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for LUG has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
LUG has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
LUG has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
LUG has an Altman-Z score of 40.13. This indicates that LUG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LUG has a better Altman-Z score (40.13) than 81.16% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for LUG. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 40.13 |
ROIC/WACC4.97
WACC9.11%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.23 indicates that LUG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LUG has a better Current ratio (3.23) than 61.31% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.88 indicates that LUG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LUG has a Quick ratio (2.88) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 111.11% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, LUG shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 18.19% on average per year.
LUG shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 53.38%.
The Revenue has been growing by 17.61% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)111.11%
EPS 3Y18.19%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%53.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)53.38%
Revenue growth 3Y17.61%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%38.39%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.31% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.41% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y73.21%
EPS Next 2Y43.03%
EPS Next 3Y22.58%
EPS Next 5Y3.31%
Revenue Next Year41.19%
Revenue Next 2Y25.13%
Revenue Next 3Y14.67%
Revenue Next 5Y4.41%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
LUG is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.09.
LUG's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LUG is cheaper than 89.45% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LUG to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say LUG is valued inline with the index average.
LUG is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.35.
LUG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LUG is cheaper than 88.82% of the companies in the same industry.
LUG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
91.08% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LUG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
LUG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LUG is cheaper than 93.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LUG's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of LUG may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LUG's earnings are expected to grow with 22.58% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y43.03%
EPS Next 3Y22.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.61%, LUG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
LUG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 12.10. LUG pays more dividend than 97.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, LUG is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.61% |
5.2 History
LUG has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
LUG has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
75.50% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LUG. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP75.5%
EPS Next 2Y43.03%
EPS Next 3Y22.58%
TSX:LUG (11/25/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
112.93
-2.49 (-2.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners25.87%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.82%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap27.25B
Revenue(TTM)1.60B
Net Income(TTM)686.95M
Analysts52.63
Price Target95.54 (-15.4%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.61% |
Yearly Dividend0.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP75.5%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)18.89%
Min EPS beat(2)17.27%
Max EPS beat(2)20.52%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)13.49%
Min EPS beat(4)7.12%
Max EPS beat(4)20.52%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)8.29%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)3.62%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.63%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)11.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)7.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)15.76%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.66%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.76%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.82%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)6%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.31%
PT rev (1m)38.42%
PT rev (3m)40.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)11.95%
EPS NQ rev (3m)20.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.85%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.71%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.35 | ||
| P/S | 12.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.44 | ||
| P/B | 14.61 | ||
| P/tB | 14.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.21 |
EPS(TTM)4.02
EY3.56%
EPS(NY)5.05
Fwd EY4.47%
FCF(TTM)4.55
FCFY4.03%
OCF(TTM)5.03
OCFY4.46%
SpS9.35
BVpS7.73
TBVpS7.73
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number26.44
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 41.91% | ||
| ROE | 51.96% | ||
| ROCE | 69.57% | ||
| ROIC | 45.27% | ||
| ROICexc | 70.54% | ||
| ROICexgc | 70.54% | ||
| OM | 60.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 42.98% | ||
| GM | 66.84% | ||
| FCFM | 48.7% |
ROA(3y)14.84%
ROA(5y)10.91%
ROE(3y)20.81%
ROE(5y)16.32%
ROIC(3y)22.93%
ROIC(5y)18.45%
ROICexc(3y)30.94%
ROICexc(5y)24.1%
ROICexgc(3y)30.94%
ROICexgc(5y)24.1%
ROCE(3y)35.24%
ROCE(5y)28.35%
ROICexgc growth 3Y30%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y30%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y5.36%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y5.75%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.72%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.98
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 61.78% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.16% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.71% | ||
| Profit Quality | 113.29% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 40.13 |
F-Score7
WACC9.11%
ROIC/WACC4.97
Cap/Depr(3y)45.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)59.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.29%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.61%
Profit Quality(3y)301.9%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)111.11%
EPS 3Y18.19%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%53.57%
EPS Next Y73.21%
EPS Next 2Y43.03%
EPS Next 3Y22.58%
EPS Next 5Y3.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)53.38%
Revenue growth 3Y17.61%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%38.39%
Revenue Next Year41.19%
Revenue Next 2Y25.13%
Revenue Next 3Y14.67%
Revenue Next 5Y4.41%
EBIT growth 1Y89%
EBIT growth 3Y23.92%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year62.1%
EBIT Next 3Y17.37%
EBIT Next 5Y5.08%
FCF growth 1Y52.54%
FCF growth 3Y17.15%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y53.62%
OCF growth 3Y16.61%
OCF growth 5YN/A
LUNDIN GOLD INC / LUG.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of LUNDIN GOLD INC (LUG.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to LUG.CA.
What is the valuation status of LUNDIN GOLD INC (LUG.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to LUNDIN GOLD INC (LUG.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is LUNDIN GOLD INC (LUG.CA) stock?
LUNDIN GOLD INC (LUG.CA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
How financially healthy is LUNDIN GOLD INC?
The financial health rating of LUNDIN GOLD INC (LUG.CA) is 8 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of LUNDIN GOLD INC (LUG.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of LUNDIN GOLD INC (LUG.CA) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 75.5%.