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RAMACO RESOURCES INC-A (METC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:METC - Nasdaq - US75134P3038 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

11.94  -0.07 (-0.58%)

After market: 12.25 +0.31 (+2.6%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, METC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. METC was compared to 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While METC is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. METC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

METC had negative earnings in the past year.
METC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
METC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years METC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
METC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMETC 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 50M -50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

METC has a Return On Assets of -0.04%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: METC outperforms 53.90% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -0.08%, METC is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.90% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 0.18%, METC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.51% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for METC is above the industry average of 11.67%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (0.18%) for METC is well below the 3 year average (14.58%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that METC had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.04%
ROE -0.08%
ROIC 0.18%
ROA(3y)11.16%
ROA(5y)8.69%
ROE(3y)20.96%
ROE(5y)15.77%
ROIC(3y)14.58%
ROIC(5y)N/A
METC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMETC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20

1.3 Margins

METC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
METC has a Operating Margin (0.21%) which is in line with its industry peers.
METC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of METC (19.19%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of METC has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.21%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 19.19%
OM growth 3Y-43.63%
OM growth 5Y-27.9%
PM growth 3Y-50.73%
PM growth 5Y-31.1%
GM growth 3Y-13.69%
GM growth 5Y-7.46%
METC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMETC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), METC is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for METC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
METC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for METC is higher compared to a year ago.
METC Yearly Shares OutstandingMETC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
METC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMETC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

METC has an Altman-Z score of 2.47. This is not the best score and indicates that METC is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.47, METC is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of METC is 2.90, which is a good value as it means it would take METC, 2.90 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
METC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.90) than 76.62% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that METC is not too dependend on debt financing.
METC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.33) than 64.94% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 2.9
Altman-Z 2.47
ROIC/WACC0.02
WACC8.72%
METC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMETC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

METC has a Current Ratio of 1.32. This is a normal value and indicates that METC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of METC (1.32) is worse than 75.97% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that METC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of METC (0.87) is worse than 75.32% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 0.87
METC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMETC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for METC have decreased strongly by -106.30% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, METC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -23.73% on average per year.
METC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.23%.
The Revenue has been growing by 23.68% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-106.3%
EPS 3Y-43.98%
EPS 5Y-23.73%
EPS Q2Q%-480%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.23%
Revenue growth 3Y32.97%
Revenue growth 5Y23.68%
Sales Q2Q%-22.02%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, METC will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 57.69% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, METC will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.97% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-363.93%
EPS Next 2Y180.7%
EPS Next 3Y86.85%
EPS Next 5Y57.69%
Revenue Next Year-2.25%
Revenue Next 2Y10.76%
Revenue Next 3Y7.54%
Revenue Next 5Y9.97%

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 accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
METC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMETC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M 800M
METC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMETC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 1 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for METC. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.47, the valuation of METC can be described as very reasonable.
METC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. METC is cheaper than 79.22% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of METC to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.90), we can say METC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 9.47
METC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMETC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 50 -50 100 -100

4.2 Price Multiples

64.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than METC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
METC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. METC is cheaper than 83.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.63
EV/EBITDA 12.15
METC Per share dataMETC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

METC's earnings are expected to grow with 86.85% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y180.7%
EPS Next 3Y86.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

METC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.52%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.98, METC pays a better dividend. On top of this METC pays more dividend than 96.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, METC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.52%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of METC grows each year by 27.51%, which is quite nice.
METC has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)27.51%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
METC Yearly Dividends per shareMETC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of METC are negative and hence is the payout ratio. METC will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
METC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-6316.16%
EPS Next 2Y180.7%
EPS Next 3Y86.85%
METC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMETC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M

RAMACO RESOURCES INC-A

NASDAQ:METC (7/3/2025, 7:48:28 PM)

After market: 12.25 +0.31 (+2.6%)

11.94

-0.07 (-0.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)05-12 2025-05-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Inst Owners50.72%
Inst Owner Change3.89%
Ins Owners10.57%
Ins Owner Change-0.9%
Market Cap759.86M
Analysts84.44
Price Target13.26 (11.06%)
Short Float %13.25%
Short Ratio4.34
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.52%
Yearly Dividend0.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)27.51%
DP-6316.16%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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)-0.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.53%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.57%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.53%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.93%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.52%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.22%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.33%
PT rev (1m)-6.02%
PT rev (3m)-22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-65.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-282.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)-312.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)-183.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-11.98%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-12.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-19.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 9.47
P/S 1.21
P/FCF 17.63
P/OCF 6.69
P/B 2.14
P/tB 2.14
EV/EBITDA 12.15
EPS(TTM)-0.08
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.26
Fwd EY10.56%
FCF(TTM)0.68
FCFY5.67%
OCF(TTM)1.78
OCFY14.94%
SpS9.87
BVpS5.58
TBVpS5.58
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.04%
ROE -0.08%
ROCE 0.24%
ROIC 0.18%
ROICexc 0.2%
ROICexgc 0.2%
OM 0.21%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 19.19%
FCFM 6.86%
ROA(3y)11.16%
ROA(5y)8.69%
ROE(3y)20.96%
ROE(5y)15.77%
ROIC(3y)14.58%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)15.87%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)15.87%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)18.97%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-40.45%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-26.7%
ROICexc growth 3Y-40.45%
ROICexc growth 5Y-26.7%
OM growth 3Y-43.63%
OM growth 5Y-27.9%
PM growth 3Y-50.73%
PM growth 5Y-31.1%
GM growth 3Y-13.69%
GM growth 5Y-7.46%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.92
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 2.9
Debt/EBITDA 1.7
Cap/Depr 103.66%
Cap/Sales 11.21%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 163.86%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 0.87
Altman-Z 2.47
F-Score3
WACC8.72%
ROIC/WACC0.02
Cap/Depr(3y)185.43%
Cap/Depr(5y)157.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)14.68%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.82%
Profit Quality(3y)180.81%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-106.3%
EPS 3Y-43.98%
EPS 5Y-23.73%
EPS Q2Q%-480%
EPS Next Y-363.93%
EPS Next 2Y180.7%
EPS Next 3Y86.85%
EPS Next 5Y57.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.23%
Revenue growth 3Y32.97%
Revenue growth 5Y23.68%
Sales Q2Q%-22.02%
Revenue Next Year-2.25%
Revenue Next 2Y10.76%
Revenue Next 3Y7.54%
Revenue Next 5Y9.97%
EBIT growth 1Y-97.99%
EBIT growth 3Y-25.04%
EBIT growth 5Y-10.82%
EBIT Next Year746.54%
EBIT Next 3Y153.3%
EBIT Next 5Y97.62%
FCF growth 1Y744.92%
FCF growth 3Y22.57%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-13.94%
OCF growth 3Y28.34%
OCF growth 5Y21.59%