STEPPE GOLD LTD (STGO.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:STGO - CA85913R2063 - Common Stock
1.58 CAD
+0.06 (+3.95%)
STGO gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 791 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. 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.
In multiple years STGO reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
STGO had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
STGO's Return On Assets of 12.91% is amongst the best of the industry. STGO outperforms 94.56% of its industry peers.
STGO has a Return On Equity of 33.65%. This is amongst the best in the industry. STGO outperforms 97.47% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 15.98%, STGO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.47% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for STGO is significantly above the industry average of 11.97%.
The 3 year average ROIC (25.06%) for STGO is well above the current ROIC(15.98%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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 96.08% 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 97.35% of its industry peers.
The Gross Margin of STGO (49.10%) is better than 95.32% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), STGO is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, STGO has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for STGO has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
STGO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
STGO has an Altman-Z score of 2.73. 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 2.73, STGO is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.13% of the companies in the same industry.
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 92.79% of its industry peers.
STGO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.25. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of STGO (1.25) is worse than 76.11% 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 | 2.73 |
ROIC/WACC1.52
WACC10.49%
2.3 Liquidity
STGO has a Current Ratio of 3.87. This indicates that STGO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
STGO's Current ratio of 3.87 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STGO outperforms 69.66% of its industry peers.
STGO has a Quick Ratio of 2.39. This indicates that STGO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
STGO has a Quick ratio of 2.39. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: STGO outperforms 59.54% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The Revenue for STGO has decreased by -14.09% in the past year. This is quite bad
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.
STGO is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 144.20% yearly.
EPS Next Y514.29%
EPS Next 2Y177.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year234.93%
Revenue Next 2Y144.2%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.10, 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 97.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of STGO to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.08), we can say STGO is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 2.09, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of STGO.
98.99% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STGO, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
STGO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.72.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 2.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, STGO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, STGO is valued cheaper than 99.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.4 |
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.
The excellent 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 177.75% in the coming years.
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 (8/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1.58
+0.06 (+3.95%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners2.88%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.64%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap399.47M
Analysts82.86
Price Target3.34 (111.39%)
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)42.17%
PT rev (3m)52.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)530%
EPS NY rev (3m)530%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 2.09 | ||
| P/S | 1.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.2 | ||
| P/B | 2.31 | ||
| P/tB | 2.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.4 |
EPS(TTM)0.31
EY19.62%
EPS(NY)0.76
Fwd EY47.96%
FCF(TTM)0.37
FCFY23.37%
OCF(TTM)0.49
OCFY31.2%
SpS0.81
BVpS0.68
TBVpS0.68
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
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
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-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 | 2.73 |
F-Score4
WACC10.49%
ROIC/WACC1.52
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 Year234.93%
Revenue Next 2Y144.2%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-18.27%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-96.4%
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