SANTACRUZ SILVER MINING LTD (SCZ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX-V:SCZ - CA80280U1066 - Common Stock
2.5 CAD
+0.12 (+5.04%)
SCZ gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 810 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. SCZ has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. SCZ is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! These ratings would make SCZ suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SCZ was profitable.
In the past year SCZ had a positive cash flow from operations.
SCZ had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: SCZ reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
SCZ has a Return On Assets of 17.39%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SCZ outperforms 96.17% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 39.48%, SCZ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 22.55%, SCZ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.39% | ||
| ROE | 39.48% | ||
| ROIC | 22.55% |
ROA(3y)11.73%
ROA(5y)2.33%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
SCZ has a Profit Margin of 21.20%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SCZ outperforms 94.94% of its industry peers.
SCZ has a Operating Margin of 23.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SCZ outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
SCZ's Gross Margin of 31.04% is amongst the best of the industry. SCZ outperforms 91.11% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SCZ has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.45% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.2% | ||
| GM | 31.04% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.55%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
SCZ has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
SCZ has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SCZ has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SCZ has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.52 indicates that SCZ is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
SCZ's Altman-Z score of 3.52 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SCZ outperforms 53.21% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SCZ is 0.94, which is an excellent value as it means it would take SCZ, only 0.94 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SCZ's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.94 is amongst the best of the industry. SCZ outperforms 94.32% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09 indicates that SCZ is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.09, SCZ is not doing good in the industry: 63.21% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for SCZ, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.52 |
ROIC/WACC2.59
WACC8.72%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.61 indicates that SCZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.61, SCZ is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.90% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.23 indicates that SCZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SCZ's Quick ratio of 1.23 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SCZ outperforms 46.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SCZ shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -55.72%.
The Revenue has grown by 23.84% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, SCZ shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 57.59% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-55.72%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1175%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.84%
Revenue growth 3Y74.42%
Revenue growth 5Y57.59%
Sales Q2Q%3.99%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, SCZ will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -24.17% on average per year.
SCZ is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.58% yearly.
EPS Next Y-55%
EPS Next 2Y-24.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.27%
Revenue Next 2Y14.58%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.00 indicates a reasonable valuation of SCZ.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SCZ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.80% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SCZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.50), we can say SCZ is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.53, the valuation of SCZ can be described as very cheap.
96.42% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SCZ, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SCZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.99), we can say SCZ is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SCZ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SCZ is cheaper than 96.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SCZ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.77 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SCZ has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as SCZ's earnings are expected to decrease with -24.17% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-24.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SCZ does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX-V:SCZ (10/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
2.5
+0.12 (+5.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners7.72%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.9%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap902.50M
Analysts86.67
Price Target2.55 (2%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)191.26%
Min EPS beat(2)191.26%
Max EPS beat(2)191.26%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.3%
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)38.89%
PT rev (3m)56.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)28.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)63.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.87%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.53 | ||
| P/S | 2.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.64 | ||
| P/B | 3.95 | ||
| P/tB | 4.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.77 |
EPS(TTM)0.25
EY10%
EPS(NY)0.33
Fwd EY13.27%
FCF(TTM)0.22
FCFY8.83%
OCF(TTM)0.33
OCFY13.08%
SpS1.18
BVpS0.63
TBVpS0.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.39% | ||
| ROE | 39.48% | ||
| ROCE | 26.33% | ||
| ROIC | 22.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 27.93% | ||
| ROICexgc | 30.06% | ||
| OM | 23.45% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.2% | ||
| GM | 31.04% | ||
| FCFM | 18.74% |
ROA(3y)11.73%
ROA(5y)2.33%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
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 3Y1.55%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.82
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.94 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.17 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 153.73% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.02% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 65.42 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 94.7% | ||
| Profit Quality | 88.41% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.52 |
F-Score6
WACC8.72%
ROIC/WACC2.59
Cap/Depr(3y)102.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)125%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.83%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-55.72%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1175%
EPS Next Y-55%
EPS Next 2Y-24.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.84%
Revenue growth 3Y74.42%
Revenue growth 5Y57.59%
Sales Q2Q%3.99%
Revenue Next Year15.27%
Revenue Next 2Y14.58%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y756.6%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year176.27%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y459.36%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y134.88%
OCF growth 1Y246.33%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y97.9%