KGCKinross Gold Corporation shows mixed signals. Fundamentally, its profitability and revenue growth have improved significantly, but its valuation metrics suggest it might be fairly valued or slightly expensive. Technically, the stock is showing weakness across multiple short-to-medium term timeframes. Thematic alignment is moderate, as gold mining is generally considered a defensive asset class.
Kinross Gold operates in the gold mining sector, which can be influenced by inflation expectations, geopolitical stability, and central bank policies. While not a high-growth technology theme, it offers a degree of portfolio diversification and a hedge against economic uncertainty.
Kinross Gold has demonstrated strong revenue and net income growth, particularly in the most recent periods. Profitability has improved significantly, with positive net margins. The balance sheet appears manageable, with a substantial amount of assets and a debt level that seems to be decreasing relative to cash flow.
The stock is currently trading below its key short-term moving averages (10-day, 20-day, 30-day) and exhibits weakness across most short-term oscillators, indicating a bearish sentiment in the immediate to medium term.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Commodity Price Influence | 70 |
| Inflation Hedge | 65 |
| Geopolitical Stability | 60 |
| ESG Compliance | 55 |
| Resource Development | 50 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 65 |
| Valuation | 50 |
| Profitability | 85 |
| Growth | 90 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 70 |
| Cash Flow | 85 |
| Dividend Yield | 30 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 40 |
| Momentum | 45 |
| Momentum | 50 |
| Support & Resistance | 60 |
| Volume Confirmation | 65 |
Positive Earnings Surprises
The company has exceeded earnings per share (EPS) estimates in 6 of the last 8 quarters, with an average positive surprise of 19.6%. This indicates consistent operational strength and effective earnings management.
Attractive P/E Ratio
The trailing Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 19.5 is below the industry average of 25, suggesting the stock may be undervalued relative to its earnings potential.
High Price-to-Sales Ratio
The trailing Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio of 4.5 is higher than its P/S ratio of 2.2 in 2024, suggesting that the market valuation has become more aggressive, potentially pricing in future growth that may not materialize.
Divergent Short-Term Technicals
On shorter timeframes (1m, 5m, 15m), a majority of moving averages are signaling 'Sell', suggesting potential short-term downward price pressure despite some positive oscillator signals.
May 2025
29
Ex-Dividend Date
June 2025
12
Next Dividend Date
July 2025
31
Next Earnings Date
H: $0.37
A: $0.34
L: $0.31
H: 1.64B
A: 1.56B
L: 1.41B
Kinross Gold Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold properties principally in the United States, Brazil, Chile, Canada, and Mauritania. It is also involved in the extraction and processing of gold-containing ores; reclamation of gold mining properties; and production and sale of silver. Kinross Gold Corporation was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
17.42 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for KGC have a max estimate of 22.00 and a min estimate of 7.50.