PERSEUS MINING LTD (PRU.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:PRU • AU000000PRU3
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This PRU.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. PRU.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- PRU had positive earnings in the past year.
- PRU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years PRU has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years PRU had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- PRU has a Return On Assets of 13.10%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PRU outperforms 94.13% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 15.95%, PRU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 17.19%, PRU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- PRU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 19.29%. This is significantly above the industry average of 13.29%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.1% | ||
| ROE | 15.95% | ||
| ROIC | 17.19% |
ROA(3y)16.39%
ROA(5y)13.71%
ROE(3y)20.5%
ROE(5y)17.58%
ROIC(3y)19.29%
ROIC(5y)16.25%
1.3 Margins
- PRU has a Profit Margin of 27.94%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PRU outperforms 95.13% of its industry peers.
- PRU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of PRU (44.71%) is better than 97.13% of its industry peers.
- PRU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of PRU (46.46%) is better than 93.26% of its industry peers.
- PRU's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 44.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.94% | ||
| GM | 46.46% |
OM growth 3Y17.37%
OM growth 5Y17.36%
PM growth 3Y12.71%
PM growth 5Y13.24%
GM growth 3Y14.83%
GM growth 5Y14.66%
2. PRU.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PRU is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, PRU has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for PRU has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- PRU has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 8.98 indicates that PRU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 8.98, PRU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.01, PRU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- PRU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.00, PRU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.81% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.98 |
ROIC/WACC1.26
WACC13.69%
2.3 Liquidity
- PRU has a Current Ratio of 5.23. This indicates that PRU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- PRU's Current ratio of 5.23 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PRU outperforms 70.29% of its industry peers.
- PRU has a Quick Ratio of 4.49. This indicates that PRU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- PRU has a Quick ratio of 4.49. This is in the better half of the industry: PRU outperforms 67.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.49 |
3. PRU.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- PRU shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.47%.
- PRU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 27.79% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 13.96% in the past year. This is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, PRU shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.12% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.47%
EPS 3Y30.43%
EPS 5Y27.79%
EPS Q2Q%-7.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.96%
Revenue growth 3Y19.09%
Revenue growth 5Y16.12%
Sales Q2Q%4.59%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -18.04% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.82% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y26.28%
EPS Next 2Y18.6%
EPS Next 3Y30.67%
EPS Next 5Y-18.04%
Revenue Next Year29.19%
Revenue Next 2Y28.93%
Revenue Next 3Y31.57%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.82%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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. PRU.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.94, PRU is valued correctly.
- PRU's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PRU is cheaper than 94.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.89. PRU is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- PRU is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.60.
- PRU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PRU is cheaper than 93.13% of the companies 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 38.50.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PRU is valued cheaper than 93.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 31.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- PRU's 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.
- PRU's earnings are expected to grow with 30.67% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.61
PEG (5Y)0.57
EPS Next 2Y18.6%
EPS Next 3Y30.67%
5. PRU.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- PRU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.78%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.86, PRU pays a better dividend. On top of this PRU pays more dividend than 97.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- PRU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.78% |
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 Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 18.57% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PRU. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP18.57%
EPS Next 2Y18.6%
EPS Next 3Y30.67%
PRU.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:PRU (4/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
5.58
+0.16 (+2.86%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)02-19 2026-02-19
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners64.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.26%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.51B
Revenue(TTM)1.27B
Net Income(TTM)356.12M
Analysts78
Price Target7.03 (25.99%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.78% |
Yearly Dividend0.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP18.57%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-05 2026-03-05 (0.05)
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)1.51%
PT rev (3m)20.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)3.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)5.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)9.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.6 | ||
| P/S | 4.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 31.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.39 | ||
| P/B | 2.46 | ||
| P/tB | 2.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.35
EY6.27%
EPS(NY)0.53
Fwd EY9.43%
FCF(TTM)0.18
FCFY3.21%
OCF(TTM)0.49
OCFY8.78%
SpS1.29
BVpS2.27
TBVpS2.27
PEG (NY)0.61
PEG (5Y)0.57
Graham Number4.22579 (-24.27%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.1% | ||
| ROE | 15.95% | ||
| ROCE | 22.5% | ||
| ROIC | 17.19% | ||
| ROICexc | 23.54% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.54% | ||
| OM | 44.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.94% | ||
| GM | 46.46% | ||
| FCFM | 13.83% |
ROA(3y)16.39%
ROA(5y)13.71%
ROE(3y)20.5%
ROE(5y)17.58%
ROIC(3y)19.29%
ROIC(5y)16.25%
ROICexc(3y)31.27%
ROICexc(5y)25.33%
ROICexgc(3y)31.27%
ROICexgc(5y)25.33%
ROCE(3y)25.24%
ROCE(5y)21.27%
ROICexgc growth 3Y14.41%
ROICexgc growth 5Y24.6%
ROICexc growth 3Y14.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y24.6%
OM growth 3Y17.37%
OM growth 5Y17.36%
PM growth 3Y12.71%
PM growth 5Y13.24%
GM growth 3Y14.83%
GM growth 5Y14.66%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 24.02% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 49.49% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.98 |
F-Score5
WACC13.69%
ROIC/WACC1.26
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)14.12%
Cap/Sales(5y)18.3%
Profit Quality(3y)95.17%
Profit Quality(5y)98.94%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.47%
EPS 3Y30.43%
EPS 5Y27.79%
EPS Q2Q%-7.25%
EPS Next Y26.28%
EPS Next 2Y18.6%
EPS Next 3Y30.67%
EPS Next 5Y-18.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.96%
Revenue growth 3Y19.09%
Revenue growth 5Y16.12%
Sales Q2Q%4.59%
Revenue Next Year29.19%
Revenue Next 2Y28.93%
Revenue Next 3Y31.57%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.82%
EBIT growth 1Y9.25%
EBIT growth 3Y39.78%
EBIT growth 5Y36.27%
EBIT Next Year77.65%
EBIT Next 3Y46.16%
EBIT Next 5Y15.61%
FCF growth 1Y-41.34%
FCF growth 3Y9.43%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y11.98%
OCF growth 3Y16.06%
OCF growth 5Y20.32%
PERSEUS MINING LTD / PRU.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for PRU stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to PRU.CA.
What is the valuation status of PERSEUS MINING LTD (PRU.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to PERSEUS MINING LTD (PRU.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of PRU stock?
PERSEUS MINING LTD (PRU.CA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the financial health of PERSEUS MINING LTD (PRU.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of PERSEUS MINING LTD (PRU.CA) is 8 / 10.
Is the dividend of PERSEUS MINING LTD sustainable?
The dividend rating of PERSEUS MINING LTD (PRU.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 18.57%.