SANTACRUZ SILVER MINING LTD (SCZ.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX Venture Exchange - TSX-V:SCZ - CA80280U2056 - Common Stock
17.43 CAD
+1.08 (+6.61%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to SCZ. SCZ was compared to 817 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. SCZ has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. SCZ has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- SCZ had positive earnings in the past year.
- SCZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years SCZ reported 4 times negative net income.
- 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 19.23%, SCZ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 41.82%, SCZ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.04% of the companies in the same industry.
- SCZ's Return On Invested Capital of 23.28% is amongst the best of the industry. SCZ outperforms 98.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.23% | ||
| ROE | 41.82% | ||
| ROIC | 23.28% |
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
- The Profit Margin of SCZ (25.10%) is better than 95.35% of its industry peers.
- SCZ's Operating Margin of 24.88% is amongst the best of the industry. SCZ outperforms 93.39% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 32.63%, SCZ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SCZ has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.1% | ||
| GM | 32.63% |
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, SCZ has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, SCZ has more shares outstanding
- SCZ has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 14.58 indicates that SCZ is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- SCZ has a Altman-Z score of 14.58. This is in the better half of the industry: SCZ outperforms 67.44% of its industry peers.
- SCZ has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.87. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.87 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- SCZ's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.87 is amongst the best of the industry. SCZ outperforms 94.25% of its industry peers.
- SCZ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- SCZ has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.09. This is in the lower half of the industry: SCZ underperforms 62.91% of its industry peers.
- 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 | 0.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 14.58 |
ROIC/WACC2.43
WACC9.57%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.58 indicates that SCZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- SCZ has a Current ratio of 1.58. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SCZ outperforms 47.74% of its industry peers.
- SCZ has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that SCZ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.16, SCZ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.17% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for SCZ have decreased strongly by -49.99% in the last year.
- The Revenue has grown by 17.89% in the past year. This is quite good.
- 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)-49.99%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%354%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.89%
Revenue growth 3Y74.42%
Revenue growth 5Y57.59%
Sales Q2Q%2.23%
3.2 Future
- SCZ is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -15.66% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, SCZ will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.59% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-52.5%
EPS Next 2Y-25.84%
EPS Next 3Y-15.66%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.25%
Revenue Next 2Y16.13%
Revenue Next 3Y12.59%
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 16.60 indicates a correct valuation of SCZ.
- 94.61% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SCZ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- SCZ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.94.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.91, the valuation of SCZ can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SCZ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SCZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.94), we can say SCZ is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- SCZ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SCZ is cheaper than 89.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SCZ indicates a rather cheap valuation: SCZ is cheaper than 92.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 78.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 49.88 |
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 -15.66% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-25.84%
EPS Next 3Y-15.66%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for SCZ!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
TSX-V:SCZ (1/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
17.43
+1.08 (+6.61%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)11-27 2025-11-27/amc
Earnings (Next)05-26 2026-05-26
Inst Owners9.25%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.82%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.37B
Revenue(TTM)305.27M
Net Income(TTM)76.63M
Analysts86.67
Price Target12.65 (-27.42%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)110.36%
Min EPS beat(2)29.45%
Max EPS beat(2)191.26%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)150.81%
Min EPS beat(4)29.45%
Max EPS beat(4)191.26%
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)-1.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.45%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.3%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.97%
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)300%
PT rev (3m)396%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)300%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)322.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.91 | ||
| P/S | 15.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 78.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 53.3 | ||
| P/B | 25.14 | ||
| P/tB | 27.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 49.88 |
EPS(TTM)1.05
EY6.02%
EPS(NY)1.25
Fwd EY7.19%
FCF(TTM)0.22
FCFY1.27%
OCF(TTM)0.33
OCFY1.88%
SpS1.16
BVpS0.69
TBVpS0.63
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.05
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.23% | ||
| ROE | 41.82% | ||
| ROCE | 27.18% | ||
| ROIC | 23.28% | ||
| ROICexc | 28.78% | ||
| ROICexgc | 30.89% | ||
| OM | 24.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.1% | ||
| GM | 32.63% | ||
| FCFM | 19.17% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.77
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.19 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 173.46% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.14% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 73.38 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 93.9% | ||
| Profit Quality | 76.37% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 14.58 |
F-Score7
WACC9.57%
ROIC/WACC2.43
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)-49.99%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%354%
EPS Next Y-52.5%
EPS Next 2Y-25.84%
EPS Next 3Y-15.66%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.89%
Revenue growth 3Y74.42%
Revenue growth 5Y57.59%
Sales Q2Q%2.23%
Revenue Next Year12.25%
Revenue Next 2Y16.13%
Revenue Next 3Y12.59%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y350.84%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year156.54%
EBIT Next 3Y55.62%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y2516.27%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y134.88%
OCF growth 1Y275.67%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for SANTACRUZ SILVER MINING LTD?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to SANTACRUZ SILVER MINING LTD (SCZ.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 16.6 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 25.14.
What is the earnings growth outlook for SANTACRUZ SILVER MINING LTD?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SANTACRUZ SILVER MINING LTD (SCZ.CA) is expected to decline by -52.5% in the next year.