B
NEUTRAL
$51.08
Live
Barrick Mining Corporation · NYSE
Target $48.38
(-5.3%)
$15.7
52W Range
$51.09
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$87.34B
P/E
23.65
ROE
15.3%
Profit margin
24.5%
Debt/Equity
0.14
Dividend yield
1.42%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
72%
The Advanced Deterministic Scorecard reveals a mixed financial profile: the Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates borderline financial health, while the absence of an Altman Z-Score prevents a full distress risk assessment. Despite strong profitability and growth metrics—evidenced by 23.2% YoY revenue growth and 175.7% earnings growth—the stock trades above its Graham Number of $26.91 at $51.08, reflecting rich valuation. Solid balance sheet metrics like a 0.14 Debt/Equity ratio and 2.94 Current Ratio support resilience, but weak technical trend (10/100) and inconsistent analyst targets temper bullishness. The stock's premium valuation appears justified by strong historical performance and sector outperformance, yet sustainability depends on maintaining high growth and disciplined capital allocation.
Key Strengths
Exceptional earnings growth: 175.7% YoY and 169.6% Q/Q earnings growth demonstrate strong operational leverage and pricing power.
Robust profitability: Operating margin of 49.01% and ROE of 15.35% significantly outperform sector averages (Avg ROE: -2.05%, Avg Profit Margin: -4.99%).
Conservative capital structure: Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14 indicates minimal leverage risk and strong financial flexibility.
High cash conversion: Strong operating margin and consistent positive earnings surprises suggest efficient cost management and reliable cash generation.
Sector-leading growth: Revenue growth of 23.2% outpaces peer average of 15.88%, with AEM (41.9%) being the only notable outperformer.
Key Risks
Low Piotroski F-Score of 4/9: Suggests potential weaknesses in earnings quality, leverage, or operating efficiency despite strong margins.
Rich valuation: P/E of 23.65 exceeds sector average (32.63) and forward P/E of 14.66 still implies high growth expectations; current price is 89% above Graham Number ($26.91).
Missing Altman Z-Score: Prevents definitive assessment of bankruptcy risk; reliance on other metrics increases uncertainty.
Weak technical trend: Technical Trend score of 10/100 signals bearish momentum, potentially indicating near-term downside pressure.
Inconsistent earnings beats: Only 2 out of last 4 quarters beat estimates, with recent negative surprises (-5.0% and -5.2%), suggesting weakening short-term performance.
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$58.5
+14.5% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
64
Strong
52
85
78
60
45
AI Verdict
Moderately positive outlook with valuation and technical concerns offsetting strong fundamentals.
Key drivers: High earnings and revenue growth, Strong profitability margins, Low leverage, Rich valuation multiples, Bearish technical trend
Confidence
75%
Value
52/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Forward P/E of 14.66 suggests de-rating of growth expectations
- P/B of 3.43 is below sector peers like SHW (P/B ~6.5 implied) and ECL (~5.5 implied)
Watchpoints
- Current P/E of 23.65 is high for a materials company
- Price trades 89% above Graham Number ($26.91)
- PEG unavailable, limiting growth-adjusted valuation analysis
Future
85/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- YoY Earnings Growth of 175.7% is exceptional
- Q/Q Earnings Growth of 169.6% shows sustained acceleration
- Revenue Growth of 23.2% YoY is well above sector average
Watchpoints
- Forward P/E implies deceleration in growth
Past
78/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- 5-year price return of +148.8% shows strong long-term appreciation
- Consistent history of positive earnings surprises (20 of last 25 quarters beat estimates)
- Steady improvement in EPS from $0.14 in 2020 to over $0.90 in 2026
Watchpoints
- Recent two quarters missed estimates (-5.0%, -5.2%)
- Technical trend at 10/100 suggests weakening momentum
Health
60/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Current Ratio of 2.94 and Quick Ratio of 1.84 indicate strong liquidity
- Debt/Equity of 0.14 is very low, reducing solvency risk
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates suboptimal financial health
- Altman Z-Score not available, limiting distress risk analysis
Dividend
45/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Payout ratio of 21.63% is sustainable and leaves room for increases
- Dividend Strength score of 25/100 suggests modest but stable yield
Watchpoints
- Dividend yield of 1.42% is below sector average for income-oriented investors
- No 5-year average yield data, limiting trend analysis
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$51.08
Analyst Target
$48.38
Upside/Downside
-5.3%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for B and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
B
Barrick Mining Corporation
Primary
|
+148.8% | +178.8% | +226.4% | +135.0% | +12.4% | +4.8% |
|
FCX
Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
Peer
|
+95.0% | +55.5% | +63.4% | +58.2% | -10.0% | +7.7% |
|
SHW
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Peer
|
+30.6% | +45.3% | +2.1% | +0.5% | +6.6% | -2.3% |
|
CRH
CRH plc
Peer
|
+180.9% | +149.9% | +30.1% | -1.5% | +11.3% | +0.8% |
|
ECL
Ecolab Inc.
Peer
|
+27.5% | +64.7% | +13.2% | -3.7% | +2.5% | -2.8% |
B
Barrick Mining Corporation
Primary
5Y
+148.8%
3Y
+178.8%
1Y
+226.4%
6M
+135.0%
1M
+12.4%
1W
+4.8%
FCX
Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
Peer
5Y
+95.0%
3Y
+55.5%
1Y
+63.4%
6M
+58.2%
1M
-10.0%
1W
+7.7%
SHW
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Peer
5Y
+30.6%
3Y
+45.3%
1Y
+2.1%
6M
+0.5%
1M
+6.6%
1W
-2.3%
CRH
CRH plc
Peer
5Y
+180.9%
3Y
+149.9%
1Y
+30.1%
6M
-1.5%
1M
+11.3%
1W
+0.8%
ECL
Ecolab Inc.
Peer
5Y
+27.5%
3Y
+64.7%
1Y
+13.2%
6M
-3.7%
1M
+2.5%
1W
-2.8%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
23.65
Forward P/E
14.66
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
3.43
P/S Ratio
5.98
EV/Revenue
6.48
EV/EBITDA
11.68
Market Cap
$87.34B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
24.53%
Operating Margin
49.01%
Gross Margin
48.06%
ROE
15.35%
ROA
8.93%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+23.2%
Earnings Growth
+175.7%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+169.6%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.14
Low debt
Current Ratio
2.94
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.84
Excellent
Cash/Share
$2.98
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-02-05
$N/A
2025-11-10
$0.58
-5.0% surprise
2025-08-11
$0.47
+1.3% surprise
2025-05-07
$0.35
+17.6% surprise
Basic Materials Sector Comparison
Comparing B against 143 companies in the Basic Materials sector
(14 bullish, 54 neutral, 75 bearish)
P/E Ratio
23.65
This Stock
vs
38.86
Sector Avg
-39.1%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
15.35%
This Stock
vs
-6.64%
Sector Avg
-331.2%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
24.53%
This Stock
vs
-5.75%
Sector Avg
-526.4%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.14
This Stock
vs
0.89
Sector Avg
-84.4%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
23.2%
This Stock
vs
36.56%
Sector Avg
-36.6%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
2.94
This Stock
vs
5.16
Sector Avg
-43.0%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
B
Barrick Mining Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $87.34B | 23.65 | 15.3% | 24.5% | $51.08 | |
|
FCX
Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
|
BEARISH | $88.34B | 40.44 | 13.9% | 8.5% | $61.47 | Compare |
|
SHW
The Sherwin-Williams Company
|
NEUTRAL | $83.28B | 32.79 | 59.4% | 10.9% | $336.1 | Compare |
|
CRH
CRH plc
|
BULLISH | $78.85B | 21.42 | 15.7% | 10.0% | $118.0 | Compare |
|
ECL
Ecolab Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $75.66B | 36.75 | 22.5% | 12.9% | $267.88 | Compare |
B
Barrick Mining...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$87.3B
P/E
23.6
ROE
15.3%
Price
$51.08
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
12 analysts
UBS
2025-12-01
Buy
Buy
B of A Securities
2025-11-24
Neutral
Buy
RBC Capital
2025-10-27
Outperform
Outperform
Scotiabank
2025-10-23
Sector Perform
Sector Outperform
UBS
2025-10-16
Buy
Buy
B of A Securities
2025-10-16
Neutral
Neutral
CIBC
2025-10-10
Outperformer
Outperformer
Canaccord Genuity
2025-10-09
Buy
Buy
RBC Capital
2025-09-23
Outperform
Outperform
Raymond James
2025-09-22
Outperform
Outperform
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