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MCEWEN MINING INC (MUX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:MUX - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US58039P3055 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

7.83  -0.29 (-3.57%)

After market: 7.7 -0.13 (-1.66%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall MUX gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated MUX against 153 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. Both the profitability and financial health of MUX have multiple concerns. MUX is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MUX has reported negative net income.
In the past year MUX had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years MUX reported 4 times negative net income.
MUX had negative operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
MUX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMUX 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

MUX's Return On Assets of -6.57% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MUX is outperformed by 65.36% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -8.83%, MUX is not doing good in the industry: 60.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.57%
ROE -8.83%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-4.5%
ROA(5y)-10.95%
ROE(3y)-7.65%
ROE(5y)-15.95%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
MUX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMUX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30 -40

1.3 Margins

With a Gross Margin value of 17.73%, MUX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.59% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MUX has grown nicely.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for MUX so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 17.73%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y18.18%
MUX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMUX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

MUX does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
MUX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
MUX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
MUX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
MUX Yearly Shares OutstandingMUX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
MUX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMUX 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

Based on the Altman-Z score of -1.05, we must say that MUX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
MUX has a worse Altman-Z score (-1.05) than 84.97% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08 indicates that MUX is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MUX (0.08) is better than 64.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.08
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -1.05
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.22%
MUX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMUX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

MUX has a Current Ratio of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that MUX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MUX's Current ratio of 0.86 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MUX is outperformed by 84.31% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.48 indicates that MUX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MUX has a worse Quick ratio (0.48) than 86.93% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.86
Quick Ratio 0.48
MUX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMUX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MUX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 73.04%, which is quite impressive.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.96% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.32% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)73.04%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%50%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.96%
Revenue growth 3Y8.53%
Revenue growth 5Y8.32%
Sales Q2Q%-42.87%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 45.96% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, MUX will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 86.64% on average per year.
EPS Next Y57.65%
EPS Next 2Y45.96%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.54%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.23%
Revenue Next 3Y86.64%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
MUX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMUX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
MUX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMUX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 1 -1 -2 -3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

MUX reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for MUX. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
MUX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMUX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20

4.2 Price Multiples

MUX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 24.81
MUX Per share dataMUX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as MUX's earnings are expected to grow with 45.96% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.96%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MUX does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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MCEWEN MINING INC

NYSE:MUX (5/7/2025, 5:05:00 PM)

After market: 7.7 -0.13 (-1.66%)

7.83

-0.29 (-3.57%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)05-06 2025-05-06
Earnings (Next)08-05 2025-08-05
Inst Owners30.74%
Inst Owner Change1.82%
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner Change0.09%
Market Cap414.36M
Analysts80
Price Target15.36 (96.17%)
Short Float %12.32%
Short Ratio6.64
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-66.52%
Min EPS beat(2)-197.03%
Max EPS beat(2)64%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-39.37%
Min EPS beat(4)-197.03%
Max EPS beat(4)64%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-61.56%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-82.28%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-130.57%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.77%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.09%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.45%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.56%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.08%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.21%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.32%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.61%
PT rev (1m)-25.8%
PT rev (3m)-25.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-28.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)15.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)-212.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)58.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.7%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 2.37
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 14.07
P/B 0.84
P/tB 0.84
EV/EBITDA 24.81
EPS(TTM)-0.62
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.26
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.26
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.56
OCFY7.11%
SpS3.3
BVpS9.35
TBVpS9.35
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.57%
ROE -8.83%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 17.73%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-4.5%
ROA(5y)-10.95%
ROE(3y)-7.65%
ROE(5y)-15.95%
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)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y18.18%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.26
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.08
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 2.19
Cap/Depr 139.63%
Cap/Sales 24.7%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 161.42%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.86
Quick Ratio 0.48
Altman-Z -1.05
F-Score5
WACC9.22%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)153.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)131.29%
Cap/Sales(3y)27.62%
Cap/Sales(5y)24.24%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)73.04%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%50%
EPS Next Y57.65%
EPS Next 2Y45.96%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.96%
Revenue growth 3Y8.53%
Revenue growth 5Y8.32%
Sales Q2Q%-42.87%
Revenue Next Year11.54%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.23%
Revenue Next 3Y86.64%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y87.91%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year159.29%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y86.34%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y174.31%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A