SANTACRUZ SILVER MINING LTD (SCZ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX-V:SCZ - CA80280U1066 - Common Stock
1.95 CAD
+0.15 (+8.33%)
SCZ gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 803 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of SCZ get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. SCZ is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! This makes SCZ very considerable 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.
In the past 5 years SCZ reported 4 times negative net income.
In multiple years SCZ reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
SCZ has a better Return On Assets (17.39%) than 96.26% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of SCZ (39.48%) is better than 97.76% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 22.55%, SCZ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.51% 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 21.20%, SCZ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.89% of the companies in the same industry.
SCZ's Operating Margin of 23.45% is amongst the best of the industry. SCZ outperforms 93.65% of its industry peers.
The Gross Margin of SCZ (31.04%) is better than 91.41% of its industry peers.
SCZ's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for SCZ has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SCZ has more shares outstanding
SCZ has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
SCZ has an Altman-Z score of 3.21. This indicates that SCZ is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
SCZ has a Altman-Z score of 3.21. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SCZ outperforms 53.42% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.94, SCZ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.27% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09 indicates that SCZ is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.09, SCZ is doing worse than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 3.21 |
ROIC/WACC2.82
WACC7.99%
2.3 Liquidity
SCZ has a Current Ratio of 1.61. This is a normal value and indicates that SCZ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SCZ has a Current ratio (1.61) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.23 indicates that SCZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.23, SCZ is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.46% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for SCZ have decreased strongly by -55.72% in the last year.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, SCZ will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.58% on average per year.
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 7.80 indicates a rather cheap valuation of SCZ.
97.01% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SCZ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
SCZ is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.28, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.87, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of SCZ.
SCZ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SCZ is cheaper than 96.51% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 33.61. SCZ is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SCZ is valued cheaper than 96.76% of the companies in the same industry.
98.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SCZ, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of SCZ may justify a higher PE ratio.
SCZ's earnings are expected to decrease with -24.17% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
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 (11/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1.95
+0.15 (+8.33%)
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 Cap710.19M
Revenue(TTM)303.52M
Net Income(TTM)64.35M
Analysts86.67
Price Target3.16 (62.05%)
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)24%
PT rev (3m)93.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)63.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.87 | ||
| P/S | 1.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.01 | ||
| P/B | 3.11 | ||
| P/tB | 3.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.58 |
EPS(TTM)0.25
EY12.82%
EPS(NY)0.33
Fwd EY17.02%
FCF(TTM)0.22
FCFY11.22%
OCF(TTM)0.32
OCFY16.63%
SpS1.17
BVpS0.63
TBVpS0.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.88
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
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 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 | 3.21 |
F-Score6
WACC7.99%
ROIC/WACC2.82
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 Year176.22%
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%
SANTACRUZ SILVER MINING LTD / SCZ.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for SCZ stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to SCZ.CA.
What is the valuation status for SCZ stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to SANTACRUZ SILVER MINING LTD (SCZ.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of SCZ stock?
SANTACRUZ SILVER MINING LTD (SCZ.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of SANTACRUZ SILVER MINING LTD (SCZ.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SANTACRUZ SILVER MINING LTD (SCZ.CA) is 7.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.11.