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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
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#4361
Positioning
Market Dominance
Mining
Precious Metals
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Dennis L. Higgs
Austin Gold Corp. focuses on the exploration of mineral property interests in Nevada. Its principal property the Kelly Creek Project comprises options and leases covering 136.8 km2. The company's other projects include the Fourmile Basin Project that comprises 323 unpatented lode mining claims.
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| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$VALE Vale S.A. | 75 | 88 | 93 | 67 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$SU SUNCOR ENERGY INC | 74 | 87 | 90 | 53 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$TRX TRX GOLD Corp | 72 | 83 | 77 | 96 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ORLA Orla Mining Ltd. | 72 | 94 | 83 | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$KGC KINROSS GOLD CORP | 71 | 83 | 89 | 79 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AEM AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD | 71 | 80 | 80 | 71 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$RIO RIO TINTO PLC | 70 | 76 | 84 | 64 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$IAG IAMGOLD CORP | 70 | 71 | 82 | 89 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$NGD New Gold Inc. /FI | 70 | 76 | 67 | 92 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PDS PRECISION DRILLING Corp | 70 | 77 | 90 | 65 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AUST Austin Gold Corp. | 32 | 14 | 6 | 47 | - | - | -132.6% | -129.5% | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0x | $0 | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 13.7x | 5.2x | 4.3% | 3.9% | 45.8% | 7.6% | 5.8% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3x | - | REF |
Austin Gold Corp. (AUST) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 32.2/100. It ranks #4361 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 1-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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In-line with peers — no strong momentum signal
Expensive relative to fundamentals — limited margin of safety
Weak fundamentals — higher risk of value trap
High volatility — wider range of outcomes increases timing risk
Moderate investment profile
Below-average composite — caution warranted
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Relative valuation derived from Mining sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 14 | 2 | +12ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 47 | 47 | 0NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 6 | 2 | +4NEUTRAL |
| INVESTMENT | 56 | 89 | -33DRAG |
| STABILITY | 21 | 10 | +11ALPHA |
| SHORT INT | 49 | 52 | -3NEUTRAL |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROE proxy -132.6% (sector 4.3%)
GM N/A vs sector 46%, OM N/A vs sector 8%
Capital turnover N/A
Rev growth N/A, 3yr history
Interest coverage N/A
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The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate Austin Gold Corp. (AUST) as Avoid with a composite score of 32.2/100 at a current price of $2.03. The stock falls in the bottom quintile, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.
Austin Gold Corp. holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Mining sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 32.2/100 places it at rank #4361 in our full universe.
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Below-average quality raises earnings sustainability concerns.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
Austin Gold Corp. represents a avoid based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our quantitative model flags Austin Gold Corp. with an Avoid rating, assigning a composite score of 32.2/100 and 1 out of 5 stars. Ranked #4361 of 7,333 stocks, AUST falls in the bottom tier across key factors. Historically, stocks with this profile have faced elevated risk of underperformance and capital loss.
Austin Gold Corp. registers a weak quality score of just 14/100, indicating significant profitability challenges. The company reports a return on equity of -132.6% (sector avg: 4.3%). Low quality scores are often associated with businesses in turnaround mode, early-stage growth, or structurally challenged industries.
AUST registers a value score of just 6/100, suggesting the stock trades at a significant premium to its fundamental metrics. Key valuation metrics include a P/B ratio of 2.79x. High-premium valuations like this require strong future execution to avoid multiple compression, and downside risk is elevated if growth disappoints.
With an investment score of 56/100, AUST exhibits moderate growth-oriented spending. Key growth metrics include a return on assets of -129.5% (sector: 3.9%). The company appears to be balancing growth investments with capital returns, though the pace of investment may not be enough to accelerate top-line growth meaningfully.
AUST is currently showing below-average momentum at 47/100, which may indicate weakening institutional interest or negative sentiment shifts. Revenue growth data is not currently available, while a beta of 0.95 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Investors should note that declining momentum can precede further price weakness, though contrarian opportunities sometimes emerge at these levels.
Austin Gold Corp. registers a low stability score of 21/100, indicating high volatility and potentially stressed financial conditions. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.95 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00x (sector avg: 0.3x). Stocks at this level carry elevated capital loss risk and may be unsuitable for conservative portfolios without careful risk management.
The short interest score of 49/100 for AUST suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include micro-cap liquidity risk. With a $0 market cap (micro-cap), Austin Gold Corp. may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
Austin Gold Corp. is a micro-cap company in the Mining sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #4361 of 7,333 overall (41st percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -132.6% trailing the 4.3% sector median. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Mining peers.
While AUST currently exhibits a AVOID profile, superior opportunities exist within the MINING sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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ROE 3185% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Debt/Equity 100% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
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