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STARCORE INTERNATIONAL MINES (SAM.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:SAM - CA85525T2020 - Common Stock

1.06 CAD
+0.01 (+0.95%)
Last: 1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to SAM. SAM was compared to 813 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of SAM get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. SAM is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SAM was profitable.
SAM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years SAM 4 years were profitable.
SAM had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
SAM.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSAM.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5M -5M -10M

1.2 Ratios

SAM has a Return On Assets of 3.30%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SAM outperforms 88.19% of its industry peers.
SAM's Return On Equity of 4.52% is amongst the best of the industry. SAM outperforms 87.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.3%
ROE 4.52%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-2.27%
ROA(5y)0.81%
ROE(3y)-3%
ROE(5y)0.99%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
SAM.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSAM.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

SAM has a Profit Margin of 5.63%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SAM outperforms 90.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SAM has declined.
SAM has a better Gross Margin (23.44%) than 89.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SAM has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 5.63%
GM 23.44%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-58.52%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.6%
GM growth 5Y19.81%
SAM.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSAM.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 -40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SAM does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, SAM has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for SAM has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SAM has an improved debt to assets ratio.
SAM.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingSAM.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M
SAM.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSAM.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M

2.2 Solvency

SAM has an Altman-Z score of 3.64. This indicates that SAM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of SAM (3.64) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SAM is 0.54, which is an excellent value as it means it would take SAM, only 0.54 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.54, SAM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.96% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that SAM is not too dependend on debt financing.
SAM has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.01) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF 0.54
Altman-Z 3.64
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.18%
SAM.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSAM.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M 40M 60M

2.3 Liquidity

SAM has a Current Ratio of 1.73. This is a normal value and indicates that SAM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SAM's Current ratio of 1.73 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SAM outperforms 48.71% of its industry peers.
SAM has a Quick Ratio of 1.52. This is a normal value and indicates that SAM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SAM has a Quick ratio (1.52) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.73
Quick Ratio 1.52
SAM.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSAM.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for SAM have decreased by -5.32% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, SAM shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -59.99% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 26.16% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.32% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.32%
EPS 3Y-59.99%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%71.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.16%
Revenue growth 3Y7.79%
Revenue growth 5Y5.32%
Sales Q2Q%118.33%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
SAM.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSAM.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
SAM.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSAM.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2023 2024 -0.02 -0.04 -0.06 -0.08 -0.1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 35.33, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SAM.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SAM indicates a rather cheap valuation: SAM is cheaper than 88.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SAM is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.33
Fwd PE N/A
SAM.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSAM.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

SAM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SAM is cheaper than 90.77% of the companies in the same industry.
SAM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SAM is cheaper than 92.99% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 56.03
EV/EBITDA 26.67
SAM.CA Per share dataSAM.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for SAM!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

STARCORE INTERNATIONAL MINES

TSX:SAM (1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

1.06

+0.01 (+0.95%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)12-12 2025-12-12
Earnings (Next)03-12 2026-03-12
Inst OwnersN/A
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners10.73%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap95.25M
Revenue(TTM)37.72M
Net Income(TTM)2.12M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.33
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 2.53
P/FCF 56.03
P/OCF 15.54
P/B 2.03
P/tB 2.03
EV/EBITDA 26.67
EPS(TTM)0.03
EY2.83%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.02
FCFY1.78%
OCF(TTM)0.07
OCFY6.44%
SpS0.42
BVpS0.52
TBVpS0.52
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number0.59
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.3%
ROE 4.52%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 5.63%
GM 23.44%
FCFM 4.51%
ROA(3y)-2.27%
ROA(5y)0.81%
ROE(3y)-3%
ROE(5y)0.99%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-58.52%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.6%
GM growth 5Y19.81%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF 0.54
Debt/EBITDA 0.12
Cap/Depr 131.37%
Cap/Sales 11.75%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 191.53%
Profit Quality 80.08%
Current Ratio 1.73
Quick Ratio 1.52
Altman-Z 3.64
F-Score5
WACC9.18%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)88.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)76.03%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.83%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.22%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.32%
EPS 3Y-59.99%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%71.96%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.16%
Revenue growth 3Y7.79%
Revenue growth 5Y5.32%
Sales Q2Q%118.33%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y84.6%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y146.86%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y464.07%
OCF growth 3Y-26.15%
OCF growth 5Y-3.03%

STARCORE INTERNATIONAL MINES / SAM.CA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of STARCORE INTERNATIONAL MINES (SAM.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SAM.CA.


What is the valuation status for SAM stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to STARCORE INTERNATIONAL MINES (SAM.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is STARCORE INTERNATIONAL MINES (SAM.CA) stock?

STARCORE INTERNATIONAL MINES (SAM.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for SAM stock?

The financial health rating of STARCORE INTERNATIONAL MINES (SAM.CA) is 6 / 10.