Aura Minerals Inc. Common Shares(AUGO)

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3-STAR RATING
PASS
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$77.82
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AUGO

11/06/2026: AUGO (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Aura Minerals is a mid-tier mining company focused on gold and copper production in the Americas. The company has a solid foundation of operating mines and is executing a strategy to boost production through the development of projects like Borborema. Its main strength lies in its expertise in efficiently revitalizing brownfield assets to generate cash flow. However, the company faces risks related to commodity price volatility, the high capital requirements of mine development, and jurisdictional exposures in Latin America. It may best suit investors looking for growth in the precious metals space who are willing to tolerate the inherent volatility and execution risks of the mining industry.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company offers growth potential through its pipeline of development projects.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is dependent on gold price breakouts and positive production updates.
Value investorMixed fitValuation depends heavily on commodity price assumptions and production costs.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company prioritizes capital for mine development over consistent dividend payouts.
Low-risk investorWeak fitMining stocks are inherently volatile due to commodity price fluctuations and operational risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighCompany revenue is directly tied to the price of gold and copper.
Valuation riskMediumMarket pricing often reflects future project success, creating downside if execution fails.
Competition riskMediumLarger gold miners can exert pressure on resource acquisition and operating costs.
Business qualityMediumThe reliance on a few operating assets creates concentration risk.
Dividend incomeLowCapital is allocated to growth rather than income returns.
Execution riskHighDeveloping new mines involves complex regulatory and technical hurdles.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 302.7%
Avg. Invested days 44
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
AUGO receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
AUGO has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid cash generation (FCF margin 8.5%) and strong revenue growth (+55.1%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-162.1%), weak profitability (net margin -8.6%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
AUGO's financial health is supported by solid efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 8.8% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is AUGO's strongest growth driver at +88.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+55.1%, strong) is also strong, while earnings growth (-162.1%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 45.3% and approximately 48.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 51.13% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Capital World Investors 7.27%
BlackRock Inc 4.67%
Van Eck Associates Corporation 3.55%
Jennison Associates LLC 1.28%
Bank of America Corp 0.94%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
AUGO generates approximately $580 of gross profit, $492 of operating income, and $85 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and weak cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is weak.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 252.95%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
AUGO has a high-quality, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 6.53B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 21.98
1Y Target Price 100.92
Price to earnings Ratio 21.98
1Y Target Price 100.92
Volume (30-day avg) 859.6K shares
Beta 0.41
52 Weeks Range 32.55 - 108.18
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 32.55 - 108.18
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 0.93%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.54

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Gold MiningExtraction and refining of gold from mines in Brazil, Mexico, and Honduras.Profit is largely determined by the difference between the gold price and the cost to extract it.
Copper MiningCopper production from the Aranzazu mine.Provides secondary revenue and exposure to industrial base metal cycles.

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-05
When After Market
Estimate 1.52
Actual 1.43

Profitability

Profit Margin 30.01%
Operating Margin (TTM) 52.32%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 27.83%
Return on Equity (TTM) 100.89%

Valuation

Trailing PE 21.98
Forward PE 11.56
Enterprise Value 6.73B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.58
Enterprise Value 6.73B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.58
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.23
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.48
Shares Outstanding 83.85M
Shares Floating 40.27M
Shares Outstanding 83.85M
Shares Floating 40.27M
Percent Insiders 51.13
Percent Institutions 45.31

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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