SCZM

Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. Common Shares

Fundamental data last updated:September 21, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Basic Materials

industry

Other Precious Metals

Exchange

NASDAQ

County of HQ

CA

Next Earnings Date

Pending Announcement

Business Summary

Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties. It operates through the following segments: Bolivar, Porco, Caballo Blanco Group, San Lucas Group, Zimapan, and Corporate and Other. The Bolivar segment focuses on mine and processing plants. The Porco segment is invovled in mine and processing plants. The Caballo Blanco Group segment includes the Tres Amigos, Colquechaquita mines and the Don Diego processing plant. The San Lucas Group segment refers to Reserva mine and San Lucas feed sourcing business. The Zimapan segment consists of mine and processing plant. The company was founded on January 24, 2011 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

 


VALUATION

P/E

12.22

Market Cap ($M USD)

$751.02M

Forward P/E

5.82

PEG

0.05

PRICE TO SALES

1.95

PRICE TO BOOK

3.56

EV / EBITDA

6.04

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

7.49%

DCF Value

$2.97

Graham Number

$5.83

Price to FCF

13.36

EV to FCF

12.75

Earnings Yield

8.22%

FCF Yield

7.49%

DIVIDEND

Yield

0.00%

Annual Payout

$0.00

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$0.66

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$1.40

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$527.05M

Return on Equity (ROE)

33.35%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

24.71%

Debt-to-Equity

0.01

Piotroski F-Score

6

Altman Z-Score

3.99

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

30.89%

Current Ratio

1.54

Quick Ratio

1.15

Net Debt to EBITDA

-0.29

Interest Coverage

29.18

Gross Profit margin

32.43%

FCF PER SHARE

$0.61

REVENUE PER SHARE

$4.16

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

The market seems to be mispricing SCZM Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. significantly. With a DCF value far below its snapshot price, the stock appears overvalued. However, the Forward P/E of 6.54 and a robust Altman Z-score of 3.63 suggest a strong growth trajectory and financial stability. The earnings yield of 5.21% indicates a reasonable return potential, but the high Price/Book ratio of 4.52 raises concerns about its current valuation. Overall, while the company exhibits solid growth prospects, its valuation metrics suggest caution.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Operating in the Other Precious Metals industry, SCZM is somewhat insulated from rapid AI and tech disruptions. The sector's reliance on physical commodities provides a buffer against digital obsolescence. However, integrating AI in mining operations could enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

The Bull Case

For the value-driven investor, SCZM offers compelling reasons to buy. A stellar ROIC of 28.73% and a Piotroski F-Score of 8 highlight its operational efficiency and financial health. The company's FCF Yield of 6.73% and strong operating margin of 25.40% indicate robust cash generation and pricing power. These metrics suggest a well-managed company capable of delivering consistent returns.

The Bear Case

Despite its strengths, SCZM faces significant structural risks. The Price/Sales ratio of 2.55 and Price/Book of 4.52 suggest it is trading at a premium. Additionally, the stock's proximity to its 52-week high, with a mere 95.40% distance, indicates potential overextension. The lack of dividend yield further detracts from its appeal to income-focused investors.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

N/A

Average Analyst Price Target

$12.00

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

2.75

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

117.30%

Distance to 52-Week Low

75.57%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

1.64%

50-DAY SMA

$8.35

200-DAY SMA

$8.28

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