STEPPE GOLD LTD (STGO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:STGO - CA85913R2063 - Common Stock
1.66 CAD
-0.08 (-4.6%)
Overall STGO gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated STGO against 799 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. STGO has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on STGO. This makes STGO very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year STGO was profitable.
STGO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: STGO reported negative net income in multiple years.
STGO had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of STGO (12.91%) is better than 94.24% of its industry peers.
STGO's Return On Equity of 33.65% is amongst the best of the industry. STGO outperforms 97.25% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of STGO (15.98%) is better than 97.25% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for STGO is significantly above the industry average of 12.43%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.98%) for STGO is well below the 3 year average (25.06%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that STGO had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.91% | ||
| ROE | 33.65% | ||
| ROIC | 15.98% |
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 28.51%, STGO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.37% of the companies in the same industry.
STGO has a Operating Margin of 41.80%. This is amongst the best in the industry. STGO outperforms 97.75% of its industry peers.
STGO's Gross Margin of 49.10% is amongst the best of the industry. STGO outperforms 95.87% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of STGO has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 41.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.51% | ||
| GM | 49.1% |
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.
The debt/assets ratio for STGO is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
STGO has an Altman-Z score of 2.79. 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.
STGO has a Altman-Z score of 2.79. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: STGO outperforms 51.69% of its industry peers.
STGO has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.32. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as STGO would need 2.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
STGO has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.32) than 91.99% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.25 is on the high side and indicates that STGO has dependencies on debt financing.
STGO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.25. This is in the lower half of the industry: STGO underperforms 76.10% of its industry peers.
Although STGO does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.79 |
ROIC/WACC1.6
WACC9.96%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.87 indicates that STGO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of STGO (3.87) is better than 65.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.39 indicates that STGO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.39, STGO is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.32% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.39 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for STGO have decreased strongly by -21.99% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, STGO shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -14.09% in the last year.
STGO shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 94.93% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.99%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-87.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.09%
Revenue growth 3Y94.93%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-65.82%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, STGO will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 177.75% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 155.48% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y514.29%
EPS Next 2Y177.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year265.33%
Revenue Next 2Y155.48%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 5.35, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of STGO.
97.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STGO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.07, STGO is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 2.14, the valuation of STGO can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, STGO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.87% of the companies are valued more expensively.
STGO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.08.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 2.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, STGO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 99.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, STGO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 99.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
STGO's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
STGO has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
STGO's earnings are expected to grow with 177.75% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y177.75%
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 (11/20/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1.66
-0.08 (-4.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners3.13%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.64%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap419.70M
Revenue(TTM)148.25M
Net Income(TTM)42.27M
Analysts82.86
Price Target3.97 (139.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0.66
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP143.12%
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)18.96%
PT rev (3m)69.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)530%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)9.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 2.14 | ||
| P/S | 2.01 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.29 | ||
| P/B | 2.38 | ||
| P/tB | 2.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.62 |
EPS(TTM)0.31
EY18.67%
EPS(NY)0.77
Fwd EY46.67%
FCF(TTM)0.38
FCFY22.74%
OCF(TTM)0.5
OCFY30.37%
SpS0.82
BVpS0.7
TBVpS0.7
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number2.21
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.91% | ||
| ROE | 33.65% | ||
| ROCE | 22.28% | ||
| ROIC | 15.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 24.91% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.91% | ||
| OM | 41.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.51% | ||
| GM | 49.1% | ||
| FCFM | 45.77% |
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
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 3Y10.44%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.45
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.32 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.82 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 93.62% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.35% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.71 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 105.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | 160.51% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.79 |
F-Score4
WACC9.96%
ROIC/WACC1.6
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)-21.99%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-87.19%
EPS Next Y514.29%
EPS Next 2Y177.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.09%
Revenue growth 3Y94.93%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-65.82%
Revenue Next Year265.33%
Revenue Next 2Y155.48%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-18.27%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-10.43%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y905.2%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y645.78%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
STEPPE GOLD LTD / STGO.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for STGO stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to STGO.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for STEPPE GOLD LTD?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 10 / 10 to STEPPE GOLD LTD (STGO.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of STGO stock?
STEPPE GOLD LTD (STGO.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of STEPPE GOLD LTD (STGO.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of STEPPE GOLD LTD (STGO.CA) is 6 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of STEPPE GOLD LTD (STGO.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of STEPPE GOLD LTD (STGO.CA) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 143.12%.