PERSEUS MINING LTD (PRU.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:PRU - AU000000PRU3 - Common Stock
3.7 CAD
+0.25 (+7.25%)
Taking everything into account, PRU scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PRU was compared to 803 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. PRU gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. PRU may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth These ratings would make PRU suitable for value and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PRU was profitable.
PRU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years PRU has been profitable.
PRU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
PRU's Return On Assets of 17.09% is amongst the best of the industry. PRU outperforms 97.01% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 21.34%, PRU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of PRU (21.90%) is better than 98.38% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PRU is significantly above the industry average of 11.82%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (21.90%) for PRU is above the 3 year average (18.24%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.09% | ||
| ROE | 21.34% | ||
| ROIC | 21.9% |
ROA(3y)15.13%
ROA(5y)12.18%
ROE(3y)19.37%
ROE(5y)16.05%
ROIC(3y)18.24%
ROIC(5y)14.87%
1.3 Margins
PRU's Profit Margin of 31.92% is amongst the best of the industry. PRU outperforms 97.01% of its industry peers.
PRU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PRU's Operating Margin of 46.63% is amongst the best of the industry. PRU outperforms 98.38% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PRU has grown nicely.
PRU has a better Gross Margin (48.14%) than 95.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PRU has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 46.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 31.92% | ||
| GM | 48.14% |
OM growth 3Y19.56%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y22.74%
PM growth 5Y87.22%
GM growth 3Y17.12%
GM growth 5Y85.07%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PRU is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for PRU has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PRU has more shares outstanding
PRU has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 7.31 indicates that PRU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
PRU has a Altman-Z score of 7.31. This is in the better half of the industry: PRU outperforms 67.12% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PRU is 0.01, which is an excellent value as it means it would take PRU, only 0.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PRU (0.01) is better than 98.13% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that PRU is not too dependend on debt financing.
PRU has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.00) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.31 |
ROIC/WACC2.15
WACC10.17%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.09 indicates that PRU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 5.09, PRU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.72% of the companies in the same industry.
PRU has a Quick Ratio of 4.24. This indicates that PRU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
PRU has a Quick ratio of 4.24. This is in the better half of the industry: PRU outperforms 71.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.24 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.72% over the past year.
PRU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 108.86% yearly.
Looking at the last year, PRU shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.48% in the last year.
PRU shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 15.06% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.72%
EPS 3Y56.31%
EPS 5Y108.86%
EPS Q2Q%22.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.48%
Revenue growth 3Y32.09%
Revenue growth 5Y15.06%
Sales Q2Q%18.98%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, PRU will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -8.93% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.49% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y54.01%
EPS Next 2Y17.11%
EPS Next 3Y7.92%
EPS Next 5Y-8.93%
Revenue Next Year16.98%
Revenue Next 2Y9.81%
Revenue Next 3Y10.39%
Revenue Next 5Y3.49%
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.
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
PRU is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.57.
96.01% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PRU, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PRU to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.90), we can say PRU is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.15, the valuation of PRU can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PRU indicates a rather cheap valuation: PRU is cheaper than 92.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PRU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.52.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
PRU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PRU is cheaper than 97.26% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of PRU may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)0.1
EPS Next 2Y17.11%
EPS Next 3Y7.92%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PRU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.94%.
PRU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 15.99. PRU pays more dividend than 97.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, PRU has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.94% |
5.2 History
PRU has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
PRU 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
12.76% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PRU. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP12.76%
EPS Next 2Y17.11%
EPS Next 3Y7.92%
TSX:PRU (9/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.7
+0.25 (+7.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.56%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.00B
Analysts74.55
Price Target4.02 (8.65%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.94% |
Yearly Dividend0.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP12.76%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)4.61%
PT rev (3m)4.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)13.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)10.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.15 | ||
| P/S | 3.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.81 | ||
| P/B | 2.17 | ||
| P/tB | 2.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.35
EY9.46%
EPS(NY)0.33
Fwd EY8.97%
FCF(TTM)0.34
FCFY9.16%
OCF(TTM)0.47
OCFY12.8%
SpS1.14
BVpS1.7
TBVpS1.7
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)0.1
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.09% | ||
| ROE | 21.34% | ||
| ROCE | 27.06% | ||
| ROIC | 21.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 32.5% | ||
| ROICexgc | 32.5% | ||
| OM | 46.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 31.92% | ||
| GM | 48.14% | ||
| FCFM | 29.78% |
ROA(3y)15.13%
ROA(5y)12.18%
ROE(3y)19.37%
ROE(5y)16.05%
ROIC(3y)18.24%
ROIC(5y)14.87%
ROICexc(3y)29.98%
ROICexc(5y)22.9%
ROICexgc(3y)29.98%
ROICexgc(5y)22.9%
ROCE(3y)22.53%
ROCE(5y)18.36%
ROICexcg growth 3Y25.99%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y25.99%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y19.56%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y22.74%
PM growth 5Y87.22%
GM growth 3Y17.12%
GM growth 5Y85.07%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.84% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 93.29% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.31 |
F-Score5
WACC10.17%
ROIC/WACC2.15
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)12.73%
Cap/Sales(5y)24.22%
Profit Quality(3y)120.21%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.72%
EPS 3Y56.31%
EPS 5Y108.86%
EPS Q2Q%22.15%
EPS Next Y54.01%
EPS Next 2Y17.11%
EPS Next 3Y7.92%
EPS Next 5Y-8.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.48%
Revenue growth 3Y32.09%
Revenue growth 5Y15.06%
Sales Q2Q%18.98%
Revenue Next Year16.98%
Revenue Next 2Y9.81%
Revenue Next 3Y10.39%
Revenue Next 5Y3.49%
EBIT growth 1Y20.95%
EBIT growth 3Y57.92%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year70.23%
EBIT Next 3Y20.53%
EBIT Next 5Y19.35%
FCF growth 1Y-5.18%
FCF growth 3Y107.63%
FCF growth 5Y30.61%
OCF growth 1Y-3.82%
OCF growth 3Y29.47%
OCF growth 5Y24.03%