RAMACO RESOURCES INC-A (METC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:METC - Nasdaq - US75134P3038 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to METC. METC was compared to 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. METC has an average financial health and profitability rating. METC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year METC has reported negative net income.
In the past year METC had a positive cash flow from operations.
METC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years METC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
METC's Return On Assets of 1.66% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. METC outperforms 65.58% of its industry peers.
METC has a Return On Equity of 3.08%. This is in the better half of the industry: METC outperforms 65.58% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.31%, METC is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.60% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for METC is significantly above the industry average of 8.83%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.31%) 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.66% | ||
| ROE | 3.08% | ||
| ROIC | 2.31% |
ROA(3y)11.16%
ROA(5y)8.69%
ROE(3y)20.96%
ROE(5y)15.77%
ROIC(3y)14.58%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
METC's Profit Margin of 1.68% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. METC outperforms 64.94% of its industry peers.
METC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.50%, METC is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.30% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of METC has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 19.96%, METC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.79% of the companies in the same industry.
METC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.68% | ||
| GM | 19.96% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
METC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.41 indicates that METC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.41, METC is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.60% of the companies in the same industry.
METC has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.33. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as METC would need 2.33 years to pay back of all of its debts.
METC's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.33 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. METC outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
METC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.26, METC is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.26% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.41 |
ROIC/WACC0.24
WACC9.8%
2.3 Liquidity
METC has a Current Ratio of 1.37. This is a normal value and indicates that METC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.37, METC is not doing good in the industry: 75.32% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.02 indicates that METC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.02, METC is not doing good in the industry: 66.23% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.02 |
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.
Looking at the last year, METC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.93% in the last year.
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)-3.93%
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 52.57% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.34% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y24.1%
EPS Next 2Y202.56%
EPS Next 3Y88.06%
EPS Next 5Y52.57%
Revenue Next Year2.28%
Revenue Next 2Y10.76%
Revenue Next 3Y7.54%
Revenue Next 5Y10.34%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
METC reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.32, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of METC.
90.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than METC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.43, METC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
METC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. METC is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, METC is valued cheaper than 87.01% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.93 |
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.
METC's earnings are expected to grow with 88.06% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y202.56%
EPS Next 3Y88.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
METC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.01%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.00, METC pays a better dividend. On top of this METC pays more dividend than 95.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, METC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.01% |
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 Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
METC pays out 219.82% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of METC is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP219.82%
EPS Next 2Y202.56%
EPS Next 3Y88.06%
NASDAQ:METC (5/21/2025, 11:12:29 AM)
9.25
-0.01 (-0.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners46.48%
Inst Owner Change3.92%
Ins Owners10.57%
Ins Owner Change-8.77%
Market Cap582.20M
Analysts84.44
Price Target14.11 (52.54%)
Short Float %11.41%
Short Ratio4.41
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.01% |
Yearly Dividend0.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)27.51%
DP219.82%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.75%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.93%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.93%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.45%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.82%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.92%
PT rev (1m)-17%
PT rev (3m)-18.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-13.87%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-343.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-25.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-60.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-7.99%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-16.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.32 | ||
| P/S | 0.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.17 | ||
| P/B | 1.6 | ||
| P/tB | 1.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.93 |
EPS(TTM)-0.08
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.46
Fwd EY15.83%
FCF(TTM)0.7
FCFY7.53%
OCF(TTM)1.79
OCFY19.35%
SpS10.59
BVpS5.76
TBVpS5.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.66% | ||
| ROE | 3.08% | ||
| ROCE | 3.01% | ||
| ROIC | 2.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.46% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.46% | ||
| OM | 2.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.68% | ||
| GM | 19.96% | ||
| FCFM | 6.58% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.99
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.33 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.16 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 104.92% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.33% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.5 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 136.98% | ||
| Profit Quality | 391.56% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.41 |
F-Score4
WACC9.8%
ROIC/WACC0.24
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 Y24.1%
EPS Next 2Y202.56%
EPS Next 3Y88.06%
EPS Next 5Y52.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.93%
Revenue growth 3Y32.97%
Revenue growth 5Y23.68%
Sales Q2Q%-22.02%
Revenue Next Year2.28%
Revenue Next 2Y10.76%
Revenue Next 3Y7.54%
Revenue Next 5Y10.34%
EBIT growth 1Y-82.54%
EBIT growth 3Y-25.04%
EBIT growth 5Y-10.82%
EBIT Next Year1051.43%
EBIT Next 3Y156.22%
EBIT Next 5Y92.48%
FCF growth 1Y-43.91%
FCF growth 3Y22.57%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-30.04%
OCF growth 3Y28.34%
OCF growth 5Y21.59%