FNV
NEUTRAL
$242.33
Live
Franco-Nevada Corporation · NYSE
Target $306.36
(+26.4%)
$152.89
52W Range
$285.67
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 27, 2026
Market cap
$46.72B
P/E
42.0
ROE
16.3%
Profit margin
61.6%
Debt/Equity
N/A
Dividend yield
0.73%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
75%
Franco-Nevada exhibits exceptional financial health with a Piotroski F-Score of 8/9 and a massive current ratio of 8.30, indicating a fortress balance sheet. While the stock trades at a significant premium to its Graham Number ($71.7) and Intrinsic Value ($170.21), this is supported by explosive YoY revenue growth of 85.8% and earnings growth of 108.8%. The company's royalty-based model is reflected in its extraordinary profit margins (61.64%), though current technical trends are bearish. Long-term value is driven by consistent earnings beats and a strong analyst target of $306.36. Price trades at a 28.6% premium to fair value estimate ($188.50), limiting near-term upside from a valuation perspective.
Key Strengths
Exceptional financial health (Piotroski 8/9)
Elite profitability with 61.64% profit margins and 90.89% gross margins
Explosive growth trajectory (Earnings growth > 100% YoY)
Extreme liquidity with a current ratio of 8.30
Consistent track record of beating earnings estimates over 25 quarters
Key Risks
Significant valuation premium over intrinsic and defensive fair values
Bearish short-term technical trend (0/100 score)
Low dividend yield (0.73%) providing little downside protection
High P/E ratio (42.00) makes the stock sensitive to growth decelerations
Lack of recent insider buying activity
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$188.5
-22.2% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
70
Strong
25
95
90
98
40
AI Verdict
Strong Fundamental Powerhouse
Key drivers: Triple-digit earnings growth, Fortress balance sheet, High-margin royalty business model
Confidence
80%
Value
25/100
Stock trades at a high premium due to its unique royalty position and explosive growth.
Positives
- Forward P/E (24.36) is significantly lower than trailing P/E
Watchpoints
- Price ($242.33) is far above Graham Number ($71.7)
- Price is ~42% above growth-based intrinsic value ($170.21)
- Price trades at a 28.6% premium to fair value estimate ($188.50), limiting near-term upside from a valuation perspective.
Future
95/100
Growth metrics are currently outperforming the Basic Materials sector average.
Positives
- 85.8% YoY Revenue growth
- 108.8% YoY Earnings growth
- Strong analyst price target of $306.36
Watchpoints
- Sustainability of triple-digit growth rates
Past
90/100
Long-term historical performance is robust and reliable.
Positives
- Consistent earnings beats (3/4 last 4 quarters)
- Strong 5-year price appreciation (+78.6%)
Watchpoints
- Recent 1-week price dip
Health
98/100
Financial stability is among the highest in its peer group.
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 8/9
- Current Ratio of 8.30
- Quick Ratio of 7.54
Watchpoints
- Altman Z-Score data unavailable
Dividend
40/100
Dividend is a secondary feature; the company prioritizes growth and capital preservation.
Positives
- Low payout ratio (26.39%) allows for significant future increases
Watchpoints
- Very low yield (0.73%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$242.33
Analyst Target
$306.36
Upside/Downside
+26.4%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for FNV and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-24
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FNV
Franco-Nevada Corporation
Primary
|
+78.6% | +62.9% | +42.0% | +27.7% | +3.7% | -7.7% |
|
CTVA
Corteva, Inc.
Peer
|
+85.9% | +2.0% | +16.1% | -3.3% | +6.6% | +2.9% |
|
AU
AngloGold Ashanti plc
Peer
|
+407.8% | +425.9% | +298.8% | +117.2% | +18.2% | +7.3% |
|
AMRZ
Amrize Ltd
Peer
|
+4.3% | +4.3% | +4.3% | +5.7% | -2.9% | -0.5% |
|
APD
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Peer
|
+13.7% | +6.8% | +0.0% | +7.8% | +4.1% | -0.8% |
FNV
Franco-Nevada Corporation
Primary
5Y
+78.6%
3Y
+62.9%
1Y
+42.0%
6M
+27.7%
1M
+3.7%
1W
-7.7%
CTV
Corteva, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+85.9%
3Y
+2.0%
1Y
+16.1%
6M
-3.3%
1M
+6.6%
1W
+2.9%
AU
AngloGold Ashanti plc
Peer
5Y
+407.8%
3Y
+425.9%
1Y
+298.8%
6M
+117.2%
1M
+18.2%
1W
+7.3%
AMR
Amrize Ltd
Peer
5Y
+4.3%
3Y
+4.3%
1Y
+4.3%
6M
+5.7%
1M
-2.9%
1W
-0.5%
APD
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+13.7%
3Y
+6.8%
1Y
+0.0%
6M
+7.8%
1M
+4.1%
1W
-0.8%
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
42.0
Forward P/E
24.36
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
6.12
P/S Ratio
25.9
EV/Revenue
25.52
EV/EBITDA
27.95
Market Cap
$46.72B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
61.64%
Operating Margin
76.09%
Gross Margin
90.89%
ROE
16.32%
ROA
11.54%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+85.8%
Earnings Growth
+108.8%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+86.07%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+109.6%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
N/A
Current Ratio
8.3
Strong
Quick Ratio
7.54
Excellent
Cash/Share
$3.48
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.6B
Gross Margin
77.1%
Op. Margin
76.6%
Net Margin
61.6%
Total Assets
$8.2B
Liabilities
$0.6B
Equity
$7.6B
Debt/Equity
0.08x
Operating CF
$0.4B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.4B
FCF Yield
92%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-12
$N/A
2026-03-10
$1.9
+13.6% surprise
2025-11-03
$1.43
+3.8% surprise
2025-08-11
$1.24
+10.7% surprise
Basic Materials Sector Comparison
Comparing FNV against 128 companies in the Basic Materials sector
(10 bullish, 49 neutral, 69 bearish)
P/E Ratio
42.0
This Stock
vs
40.02
Sector Avg
+4.9%
(Premium)
Return on Equity (ROE)
16.32%
This Stock
vs
-7.91%
Sector Avg
-306.3%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
61.64%
This Stock
vs
-5.89%
Sector Avg
-1146.6%
(Weaker)
Revenue Growth
85.8%
This Stock
vs
37.88%
Sector Avg
+126.5%
(Fast Growth)
Current Ratio
8.3
This Stock
vs
5.43
Sector Avg
+53.0%
(Stronger)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FNV
Franco-Nevada Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $46.72B | 42.0 | 16.3% | 61.6% | $242.33 | |
|
CTVA
Corteva, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $44.73B | 26.72 | 6.7% | 9.2% | $66.0 | Compare |
|
AU
AngloGold Ashanti plc
|
NEUTRAL | $53.65B | 22.56 | 38.7% | 26.3% | $106.26 | Compare |
|
AMRZ
Amrize Ltd
|
NEUTRAL | $30.0B | 22.98 | 10.3% | 10.0% | $54.24 | Compare |
|
APD
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $64.05B | - | -1.7% | -2.7% | $287.68 | Compare |
FNV
Franco-Nevada Corporation
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$46.7B
P/E
42.0
ROE
16.3%
Price
$242.33
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | Hong (Lloyd Hyunsoo) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Stock Award | 68 | - |
| 2026-03-25 | Hong (Lloyd Hyunsoo) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Stock Award | 2,598 | - |
| 2026-03-25 | Hong (Lloyd Hyunsoo) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Stock Award | 2,881 | - |
| 2026-03-25 | Hong (Lloyd Hyunsoo) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Disposition in the public market at price 233.17 p | 4,232 | $986,771 |
| 2026-03-25 | Rana (Sandip) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Stock Award | 2,927 | - |
| 2026-03-25 | Rana (Sandip) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Stock Award | 3,164 | - |
| 2026-03-25 | Rana (Sandip) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Disposition in the public market at price 233.90 p | 3,300 | $771,879 |
| 2026-03-25 | Blanchette (John) | Director or Senior Officer of Insider or Subsidiary of Issuer (other than in 4,5,6) | Stock Award | 298 | - |
| 2026-03-25 | Blanchette (John) | Director or Senior Officer of Insider or Subsidiary of Issuer (other than in 4,5,6) | Stock Award | 398 | - |
| 2026-03-25 | Brink (Paul) | Director of Issuer | Stock Award | 7,490 | - |
| 2026-03-25 | Brink (Paul) | Director of Issuer | Stock Award | 4,845 | - |
| 2026-03-25 | Brink (Paul) | Director of Issuer | Disposition in the public market at price 233.97 p | 6,603 | $1,544,897 |
| 2026-03-25 | Gray (Eaun Harrison) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Stock Award | 70 | - |
| 2026-03-25 | Gray (Eaun Harrison) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Stock Award | 1,636 | - |
| 2026-03-25 | Gray (Eaun Harrison) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Stock Award | 1,536 | - |
Hong (Lloyd Hyunsoo)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2026-03-25
68 shares
Hong (Lloyd Hyunsoo)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2026-03-25
2,598 shares
Hong (Lloyd Hyunsoo)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2026-03-25
2,881 shares
Hong (Lloyd Hyunsoo)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2026-03-25
4,232 shares
·
$986,771
Rana (Sandip)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2026-03-25
2,927 shares
Rana (Sandip)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2026-03-25
3,164 shares
Rana (Sandip)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2026-03-25
3,300 shares
·
$771,879
Blanchette (John)
Director or Senior Officer of Insider or Subsidiary of Issuer (other than in 4,5,6)
2026-03-25
298 shares
Blanchette (John)
Director or Senior Officer of Insider or Subsidiary of Issuer (other than in 4,5,6)
2026-03-25
398 shares
Brink (Paul)
Director of Issuer
2026-03-25
7,490 shares
Brink (Paul)
Director of Issuer
2026-03-25
4,845 shares
Brink (Paul)
Director of Issuer
2026-03-25
6,603 shares
·
$1,544,897
Gray (Eaun Harrison)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2026-03-25
70 shares
Gray (Eaun Harrison)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2026-03-25
1,636 shares
Gray (Eaun Harrison)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2026-03-25
1,536 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
9 analysts
Scotiabank
2026-03-16
Sector Perform
Sector Perform
HC Wainwright & Co.
2026-03-12
Buy
Buy
HC Wainwright & Co.
2026-02-13
Buy
Buy
Scotiabank
2026-01-26
Sector Perform
Sector Perform
RBC Capital
2025-12-10
Sector Perform
Outperform
UBS
2025-12-01
Buy
Buy
TD Securities
2025-11-05
Hold
Hold
HC Wainwright & Co.
2025-11-04
Buy
Buy
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