FM:CA:TSX-First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (CAD)

EQUITY | Copper | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 18.58

Change

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Market Cap

CAD 10.85B

Volume

4.70M

Analyst Target

CAD 12.36
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About

First Quantum Minerals Ltd is a mining company. Its activities include mineral exploration, mine engineering and construction, development and mining. It is engaged in the production of copper cathode, copper in concentrate, gold, nickel and zinc.

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Largest Industry Peers for Copper

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap
LUN:CA Lundin Mining Corporation

N/A

CAD 12.46B
CS:CA Capstone Mining Corp

N/A

CAD 8.44B
HBM:CA HudBay Minerals Inc

N/A

CAD 4.22B
ERO:CA Ero Copper Corp

N/A

CAD 3.35B
IE:CA Ivanhoe Energy Inc

N/A

CAD 2.04B
TKO:CA Taseko Mines Ltd

N/A

CAD 1.01B
III:CA Imperial Metals Corporation

N/A

CAD 0.42B
MARI:CA Marimaca Copper Corp

N/A

CAD 0.36B
ARG:CA Amerigo Resources Ltd.

N/A

CAD 0.32B
ASCU:CA Arizona Sonoran Copper Company..

N/A

CAD 0.18B

ETFs Containing FM:CA

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Copper) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 71.24% 86% B+ 99% N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 71.24% 86% B+ 99% N/A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -48.10% 15% F 4% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -48.10% 15% F 4% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 52.80% 55% F 73% C
Dividend Return 2.63% 50% F 12% F
Total Return 55.43% 55% F 71% C-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 38.22% 77% C+ 92% A
Dividend Return 38.52% 77% C+ 92% A
Total Return 0.30% 25% F 23% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 82.03% 31% F 9% A-
Risk Adjusted Return 46.96% 62% D 73% C
Market Capitalization 10.85B 100% F 91% A-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Copper) Ratio vs. Market (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 154.80 69% 67%
Price/Book Ratio 0.91 80% 69%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 8.38 33% 36%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 16.86 20% 15%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -12.97% 33% 19%
Return on Invested Capital 6.36% 60% 54%
Return on Assets 2.35% 73% 49%
Debt to Equity Ratio 64.51% 25% 45%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector