LUNDIN GOLD INC (LUG.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:LUG - CA5503711080 - Common Stock
120.45 CAD
+2.47 (+2.09%)
LUG gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 813 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. LUG gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on LUG. These ratings would make LUG suitable for value and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year LUG was profitable.
- LUG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 41.91%, LUG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.40% of the companies in the same industry.
- LUG's Return On Equity of 51.96% is amongst the best of the industry. LUG outperforms 98.40% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 45.27%, LUG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- LUG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 22.93%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.94%.
- 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
- LUG's Profit Margin of 42.98% is amongst the best of the industry. LUG outperforms 97.91% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LUG has grown nicely.
- LUG's Operating Margin of 60.07% is amongst the best of the industry. LUG outperforms 99.14% of its industry peers.
- LUG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 66.84%, LUG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.66% of the companies in the same industry.
- LUG's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
- LUG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LUG has more shares outstanding
- LUG has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- LUG has an Altman-Z score of 43.24. This indicates that LUG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- LUG has a better Altman-Z score (43.24) than 80.69% of its industry peers.
- LUG has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 43.24 |
ROIC/WACC4.64
WACC9.76%
2.3 Liquidity
- LUG has a Current Ratio of 3.23. This indicates that LUG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.23, LUG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.88 indicates that LUG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- LUG has a better Quick ratio (2.88) than 62.12% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- LUG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 111.11%, which is quite impressive.
- LUG shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 18.19% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 53.38% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- 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
- LUG is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.31% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.41% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y82.61%
EPS Next 2Y45.33%
EPS Next 3Y27.24%
EPS Next 5Y3.31%
Revenue Next Year45.74%
Revenue Next 2Y29.87%
Revenue Next 3Y18.58%
Revenue Next 5Y4.41%
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.
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 30.49, which means the current valuation is very expensive for LUG.
- LUG's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LUG is cheaper than 90.04% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.33. LUG is around the same levels.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.49, LUG is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LUG is valued cheaper than 89.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- LUG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.12.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 91.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LUG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 95.20% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LUG, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.71 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- LUG has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as LUG's earnings are expected to grow with 27.24% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.33%
EPS Next 3Y27.24%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- LUG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.45%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- LUG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.63. LUG pays more dividend than 97.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- LUG's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
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
- LUG pays out 75.50% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP75.5%
EPS Next 2Y45.33%
EPS Next 3Y27.24%
TSX:LUG (1/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
120.45
+2.47 (+2.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners27.15%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.79%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap29.08B
Revenue(TTM)1.60B
Net Income(TTM)686.95M
Analysts52.63
Price Target101.35 (-15.86%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
Yearly Dividend0.84
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP75.5%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
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)5%
PT rev (3m)46.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.49%
EPS NQ rev (3m)21.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.49 | ||
| P/S | 13.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.35 | ||
| P/B | 15.85 | ||
| P/tB | 15.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.71 |
EPS(TTM)3.95
EY3.28%
EPS(NY)5.13
Fwd EY4.26%
FCF(TTM)4.47
FCFY3.71%
OCF(TTM)4.95
OCFY4.11%
SpS9.19
BVpS7.6
TBVpS7.6
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number25.99
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 | 43.24 |
F-Score7
WACC9.76%
ROIC/WACC4.64
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 Y82.61%
EPS Next 2Y45.33%
EPS Next 3Y27.24%
EPS Next 5Y3.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)53.38%
Revenue growth 3Y17.61%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%38.39%
Revenue Next Year45.74%
Revenue Next 2Y29.87%
Revenue Next 3Y18.58%
Revenue Next 5Y4.41%
EBIT growth 1Y89%
EBIT growth 3Y23.92%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year59.17%
EBIT Next 3Y28.43%
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 for LUG stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to LUNDIN GOLD INC (LUG.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of LUG stock?
LUNDIN GOLD INC (LUG.CA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for LUG stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LUNDIN GOLD INC (LUG.CA) is 30.49 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 15.85.
What is the earnings growth outlook for LUNDIN GOLD INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LUNDIN GOLD INC (LUG.CA) is expected to grow by 82.61% in the next year.