SANDSTORM GOLD LTD (SAND) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:SAND - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - CA80013R2063 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, SAND scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SAND was compared to 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. SAND has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SAND has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SAND was profitable.
In the past year SAND had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years SAND has always been profitable.
SAND had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 1.59%, SAND is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.94% of the companies in the same industry.
SAND's Return On Equity of 2.06% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SAND outperforms 61.04% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.22%, SAND is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.79% of the companies in the same industry.
SAND had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.26%. This is significantly below the industry average of 11.16%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.26%) for SAND is below the current ROIC(3.22%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.59% | ||
| ROE | 2.06% | ||
| ROIC | 3.22% |
ROA(3y)2.3%
ROA(5y)2.69%
ROE(3y)3.15%
ROE(5y)3.26%
ROIC(3y)2.26%
ROIC(5y)3.1%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of SAND (15.80%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SAND has declined.
The Operating Margin of SAND (44.16%) is better than 95.45% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SAND has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 57.03%, SAND belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.26% of the companies in the same industry.
SAND's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 44.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.8% | ||
| GM | 57.03% |
OM growth 3Y2.28%
OM growth 5Y14.11%
PM growth 3Y-30.37%
PM growth 5Y-15.07%
GM growth 3Y0.14%
GM growth 5Y7.89%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
SAND has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for SAND has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SAND has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
SAND has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.32 indicates that SAND is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
SAND has a Altman-Z score of 4.32. This is in the better half of the industry: SAND outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
SAND has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.54. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SAND would need 2.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SAND has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.54. This is in the better half of the industry: SAND outperforms 79.22% of its industry peers.
SAND has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SAND (0.24) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.32 |
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC7.81%
2.3 Liquidity
SAND has a Current Ratio of 1.77. This is a normal value and indicates that SAND is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SAND (1.77) is worse than 62.99% of its industry peers.
SAND has a Quick Ratio of 1.77. This is a normal value and indicates that SAND is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.77, SAND is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.49% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.77 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 25.00% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -6.51% on average over the past years.
SAND shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.84%.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.54% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)25%
EPS 3Y-25.31%
EPS 5Y-6.51%
EPS Q2Q%500%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.84%
Revenue growth 3Y15.34%
Revenue growth 5Y14.54%
Sales Q2Q%16.94%
3.2 Future
SAND is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 56.04% yearly.
SAND is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.12% yearly.
EPS Next Y251.48%
EPS Next 2Y114.37%
EPS Next 3Y71.11%
EPS Next 5Y56.04%
Revenue Next Year15.57%
Revenue Next 2Y13.07%
Revenue Next 3Y6.88%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.12%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 92.25, the valuation of SAND can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as SAND.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SAND to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.57), we can say SAND is valued expensively.
SAND is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 40.15.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SAND is on the same level as its industry peers.
SAND's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 92.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 40.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SAND's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
SAND's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SAND is cheaper than 79.87% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SAND's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
SAND has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SAND's earnings are expected to grow with 71.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y114.37%
EPS Next 3Y71.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SAND has a yearly dividend return of 0.64%, which is pretty low.
SAND's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.99.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, SAND's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.64% |
5.2 History
SAND has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
59.13% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SAND. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP59.13%
EPS Next 2Y114.37%
EPS Next 3Y71.11%
NYSE:SAND (6/17/2025, 3:39:08 PM)
9.225
-0.1 (-1.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners56.68%
Inst Owner Change-22.99%
Ins Owners1.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.70B
Analysts78.33
Price Target9.92 (7.53%)
Short Float %1.18%
Short Ratio0.58
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.64% |
Yearly Dividend0.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP59.13%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-43.06%
Min EPS beat(2)-75.25%
Max EPS beat(2)-10.88%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-20.99%
Min EPS beat(4)-75.25%
Max EPS beat(4)40.71%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-16.77%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)16.49%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)5.04%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.09%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.14%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.09%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.06%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.22%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.71%
PT rev (1m)7.02%
PT rev (3m)30.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)12%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 92.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 40.15 | ||
| P/S | 14.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.82 | ||
| P/B | 1.92 | ||
| P/tB | 1.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.69 |
EPS(TTM)0.1
EY1.08%
EPS(NY)0.23
Fwd EY2.49%
FCF(TTM)0.46
FCFY4.96%
OCF(TTM)0.49
OCFY5.31%
SpS0.63
BVpS4.8
TBVpS4.8
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.59% | ||
| ROE | 2.06% | ||
| ROCE | 4.49% | ||
| ROIC | 3.22% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.24% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.24% | ||
| OM | 44.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.8% | ||
| GM | 57.03% | ||
| FCFM | 73.03% |
ROA(3y)2.3%
ROA(5y)2.69%
ROE(3y)3.15%
ROE(5y)3.26%
ROIC(3y)2.26%
ROIC(5y)3.1%
ROICexc(3y)2.28%
ROICexc(5y)3.3%
ROICexgc(3y)2.28%
ROICexgc(5y)3.3%
ROCE(3y)3.15%
ROCE(5y)4.33%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-18.66%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.72%
ROICexc growth 3Y-18.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.72%
OM growth 3Y2.28%
OM growth 5Y14.11%
PM growth 3Y-30.37%
PM growth 5Y-15.07%
GM growth 3Y0.14%
GM growth 5Y7.89%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.54 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.42 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 16.19% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.27% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.69 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 102.1% | ||
| Profit Quality | 462.34% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.77 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.32 |
F-Score8
WACC7.81%
ROIC/WACC0.41
Cap/Depr(3y)359.89%
Cap/Depr(5y)302.38%
Cap/Sales(3y)145.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)114.64%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)25%
EPS 3Y-25.31%
EPS 5Y-6.51%
EPS Q2Q%500%
EPS Next Y251.48%
EPS Next 2Y114.37%
EPS Next 3Y71.11%
EPS Next 5Y56.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.84%
Revenue growth 3Y15.34%
Revenue growth 5Y14.54%
Sales Q2Q%16.94%
Revenue Next Year15.57%
Revenue Next 2Y13.07%
Revenue Next 3Y6.88%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.12%
EBIT growth 1Y30.4%
EBIT growth 3Y17.96%
EBIT growth 5Y30.71%
EBIT Next Year73.35%
EBIT Next 3Y25.98%
EBIT Next 5Y22.11%
FCF growth 1Y126.99%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y15.53%
OCF growth 3Y18.62%
OCF growth 5Y18.76%