STEPPE GOLD LTD (STGO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:STGO - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA85913R2063 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
Taking everything into account, STGO scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. STGO was compared to 801 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While STGO belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. STGO is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! This makes STGO very considerable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
STGO had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year STGO had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years STGO reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years STGO 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
STGO has a better Return On Assets (13.74%) than 95.13% of its industry peers.
STGO's Return On Equity of 43.96% is amongst the best of the industry. STGO outperforms 98.63% of its industry peers.
STGO has a Return On Invested Capital of 21.56%. This is amongst the best in the industry. STGO outperforms 98.63% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for STGO is in line with the industry average of 24.98%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.74% | ||
| ROE | 43.96% | ||
| ROIC | 21.56% |
ROA(3y)20.72%
ROA(5y)8.42%
ROE(3y)66.83%
ROE(5y)-23.79%
ROIC(3y)25.06%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
STGO has a Profit Margin of 26.01%. This is amongst the best in the industry. STGO outperforms 96.25% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 47.12%, STGO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.88% of the companies in the same industry.
The Gross Margin of STGO (53.87%) is better than 96.25% of its industry peers.
STGO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 47.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 26.01% | ||
| GM | 53.87% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y10.44%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so STGO is creating value.
STGO has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
STGO has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
STGO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
STGO has an Altman-Z score of 2.50. This is not the best score and indicates that STGO is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.50, STGO is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.80% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of STGO is 2.77, which is a good value as it means it would take STGO, 2.77 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.77, STGO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.88% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.70 is on the high side and indicates that STGO has dependencies on debt financing.
STGO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.70. This is in the lower half of the industry: STGO underperforms 75.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.77 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.5 |
ROIC/WACC2
WACC10.76%
2.3 Liquidity
STGO has a Current Ratio of 3.33. This indicates that STGO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 3.33, STGO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.54% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.36 indicates that STGO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 2.36, STGO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.36 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
STGO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 59.59%, which is quite impressive.
STGO shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 98.39%.
Measured over the past years, STGO shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 94.93% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)59.59%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-2.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)98.39%
Revenue growth 3Y94.93%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-14.78%
3.2 Future
STGO is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 46.39% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, STGO will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 61.68% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-242.86%
EPS Next 2Y46.39%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year239.21%
Revenue Next 2Y61.68%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 2.05, the valuation of STGO can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of STGO indicates a rather cheap valuation: STGO is cheaper than 98.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
STGO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.82.
The Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for STGO. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, STGO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 99.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
STGO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. STGO is cheaper than 99.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.8 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of STGO may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as STGO's earnings are expected to grow with 46.39% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y46.39%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
STGO does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:STGO (5/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners2.68%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners7.52%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap227.55M
Analysts82.86
Price Target2.19 (143.33%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP125.01%
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)15.59%
PT rev (3m)15.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.01 | ||
| P/B | 1.49 | ||
| P/tB | 1.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.8 |
EPS(TTM)0.44
EY48.89%
EPS(NY)-0.14
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.37
FCFY41.13%
OCF(TTM)0.45
OCFY49.74%
SpS1.02
BVpS0.6
TBVpS0.6
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.74% | ||
| ROE | 43.96% | ||
| ROCE | 30.52% | ||
| ROIC | 21.56% | ||
| ROICexc | 39.83% | ||
| ROICexgc | 39.83% | ||
| OM | 47.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 26.01% | ||
| GM | 53.87% | ||
| FCFM | 36.36% |
ROA(3y)20.72%
ROA(5y)8.42%
ROE(3y)66.83%
ROE(5y)-23.79%
ROIC(3y)25.06%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)32.02%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)32.02%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)42.8%
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 3Y10.44%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.77 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.78 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 80.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.61% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.78% | ||
| Profit Quality | 139.81% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.5 |
F-Score6
WACC10.76%
ROIC/WACC2
Cap/Depr(3y)92.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)87.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.41%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.3%
Profit Quality(3y)100.02%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)59.59%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-2.41%
EPS Next Y-242.86%
EPS Next 2Y46.39%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)98.39%
Revenue growth 3Y94.93%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-14.78%
Revenue Next Year239.21%
Revenue Next 2Y61.68%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y211.18%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-96.4%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y9.61%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y13.6%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A