RAMACO RESOURCES INC-B (METCB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:METCB - US75134P5017 - Common Stock
16.5 USD
+1.08 (+7%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to METCB. METCB was compared to 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. Both the profitability and financial health of METCB have multiple concerns. METCB has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
METCB had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year METCB had a positive cash flow from operations.
METCB had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
METCB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
METCB has a Return On Assets (-2.94%) which is in line with its industry peers.
METCB has a Return On Equity of -5.70%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: METCB outperforms 44.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.94% | ||
| ROE | -5.7% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)11.16%
ROA(5y)8.69%
ROE(3y)20.96%
ROE(5y)15.77%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
METCB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
METCB's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of METCB (17.06%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
METCB's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for METCB so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 17.06% |
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
METCB does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, METCB has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, METCB has more shares outstanding
METCB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
METCB has an Altman-Z score of 2.85. This is not the best score and indicates that METCB is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of METCB (2.85) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
METCB has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.58. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as METCB would need 12.58 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 12.58, METCB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
METCB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.36. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
METCB's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.36 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. METCB is outperformed by 67.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.85 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.34%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.36 indicates that METCB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
METCB has a Current ratio of 1.36. This is in the lower half of the industry: METCB underperforms 74.36% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.84 indicates that METCB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
METCB's Quick ratio of 0.84 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. METCB is outperformed by 76.92% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
METCB shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -138.14%.
Measured over the past years, METCB shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -23.73% on average per year.
The Revenue for METCB has decreased by -12.79% in the past year. This is quite bad
METCB shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 23.68% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-138.14%
EPS 3Y-43.98%
EPS 5Y-23.73%
EPS Q2Q%-462.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.79%
Revenue growth 3Y32.97%
Revenue growth 5Y23.68%
Sales Q2Q%-1.52%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, METCB will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 47.38% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.31% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-484.41%
EPS Next 2Y172.52%
EPS Next 3Y98.94%
EPS Next 5Y47.38%
Revenue Next Year-3.7%
Revenue Next 2Y9.35%
Revenue Next 3Y6.96%
Revenue Next 5Y9.31%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for METCB. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
METCB is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.89.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, METCB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.51% of the companies are valued more expensively.
METCB is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of METCB is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, METCB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 102.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.97 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
METCB's earnings are expected to grow with 98.94% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y172.52%
EPS Next 3Y98.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
METCB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.27%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
METCB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.51. METCB pays more dividend than 87.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, METCB has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.27% |
5.2 History
The dividend of METCB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 27.51%!
METCB has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)27.51%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of METCB are negative and hence is the payout ratio. METCB will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
The dividend of METCB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-62.79%
EPS Next 2Y172.52%
EPS Next 3Y98.94%
NASDAQ:METCB (9/18/2025, 10:31:25 AM)
16.5
+1.08 (+7%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners50.67%
Inst Owner Change10.59%
Ins Owners10.57%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.09B
Analysts84.44
Price Target13.85 (-16.06%)
Short Float %N/A
Short Ratio0.45
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.27% |
Yearly Dividend0.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)27.51%
DP-62.79%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-18.96%
Min EPS beat(2)-52.86%
Max EPS beat(2)14.94%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-44.88%
Min EPS beat(4)-78.21%
Max EPS beat(4)14.94%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)53.11%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)24.11%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)8.8%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.53%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.46%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.93%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.14%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.59%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.13%
PT rev (1m)16.66%
PT rev (3m)26.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-24.77%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-125.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)-36.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)-409.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-15.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.89 | ||
| P/S | 1.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 102.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.56 | ||
| P/B | 3.14 | ||
| P/tB | 3.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.97 |
EPS(TTM)-0.45
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.19
Fwd EY7.2%
FCF(TTM)0.16
FCFY0.98%
OCF(TTM)1.13
OCFY6.87%
SpS9.48
BVpS5.26
TBVpS5.26
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.94% | ||
| ROE | -5.7% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 17.06% | ||
| FCFM | 1.71% |
ROA(3y)11.16%
ROA(5y)8.69%
ROE(3y)20.96%
ROE(5y)15.77%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)18.97%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
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 Turnover0.93
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.58 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.46 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 92.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.25% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 146.24% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.85 |
F-Score3
WACC9.34%
ROIC/WACCN/A
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)-138.14%
EPS 3Y-43.98%
EPS 5Y-23.73%
EPS Q2Q%-462.5%
EPS Next Y-484.41%
EPS Next 2Y172.52%
EPS Next 3Y98.94%
EPS Next 5Y47.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.79%
Revenue growth 3Y32.97%
Revenue growth 5Y23.68%
Sales Q2Q%-1.52%
Revenue Next Year-3.7%
Revenue Next 2Y9.35%
Revenue Next 3Y6.96%
Revenue Next 5Y9.31%
EBIT growth 1Y-128.89%
EBIT growth 3Y-25.04%
EBIT growth 5Y-10.82%
EBIT Next Year584.57%
EBIT Next 3Y150.56%
EBIT Next 5Y97.75%
FCF growth 1Y-2.96%
FCF growth 3Y22.57%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-41.62%
OCF growth 3Y28.34%
OCF growth 5Y21.59%