Tesoro Gold Ltd
Tesoro Gold has a market capitalization of AUD 187.95 million and a price-to-book ratio of 2.24, indicating that the market values the company at a premium to its book value. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 19.06, suggesting strong short-term liquidity, but it has a negative operating cash flow of AUD -2.86 million and a free cash flow of AUD -18.69 million, indicating that it is not generating positive cash from operations. The company's profitability is weak, with a net income of AUD -4.98 million and an operating income of AUD -51.26 million. Its return on equity is -5.94%, and its return on assets is -5.68%, both significantly below the industry norms for a gold exploration company. The company's gross profit of AUD 29.54 million is offset by high operating expenses, leading to a negative operating income. Tesoro Gold's operations are concentrated in the El Zorro Gold Project in Chile, with the Ternera Gold Deposit being the primary asset. The company's geographic exposure is limited to Chile, and its revenue is derived from exploration activities in the Atacama Region. The company has no disclosed revenue from other regions or segments. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no specific revenue growth projections provided. However, the company's capital expenditures of AUD -13.65 million indicate ongoing investment in exploration and development activities. The company's operating cash flow and free cash flow are negative, suggesting that it is not yet generating sufficient cash to fund its operations and capital expenditures. The company faces several risk factors, including a negative operating cash flow and free cash flow, which could impact its ability to fund operations and capital expenditures. The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.0, indicating that it is not currently leveraged. Recent events include analyst estimates that suggest a mean price target of AUD 3.44, with a strong buy recommendation. The company has not disclosed any recent filings or transcripts that would indicate significant changes in its operations or financial position.
Business. Tesoro Gold Limited is an Australia-based gold exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of commercially significant resource projects in Chile, with a focus on the El Zorro Gold Project in the Coastal Cordillera region of Chile.
Classification. Tesoro Gold is classified under the Basic Materials economic sector, Mineral Resources business sector, and Gold industry, with a classification confidence of 0.92.
- Tesoro Gold has a strong current ratio of 19.06, indicating robust short-term liquidity.
- The company's profitability is weak, with a net loss of AUD 4.98 million and a negative return on equity of -5.94%.
- The company's operations are concentrated in the El Zorro Gold Project in Chile, with no disclosed revenue from other regions or segments.
- Analysts have a positive outlook, with a mean price target of AUD 3.44 and a strong buy recommendation.
- The company faces liquidity risks due to negative operating and free cash flows, but its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.0, indicating no current leverage.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.