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Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation(HYMC)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
3-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$17.44
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for HYMC

10/28/2026: HYMC (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation is a U.S.-based precious metals development company centered on the Hycroft Mine in Nevada. As a development-stage player, the company is not currently a large-scale commercial producer, focusing instead on exploration, resource expansion, and metallurgical testing. Its primary investment story rests on the potential to unlock a large resource base in a premier mining region, supported by various strategic investments. Key risks include heavy dependence on external capital, potential share dilution, and the technical complexities of its ore body. The stock primarily suits speculative or momentum-focused investors willing to tolerate high volatility, with ongoing technical study outcomes being the most critical developments to monitor.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers high-risk, high-reward exposure to gold exploration, though it lacks consistent revenue growth.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock can exhibit high beta and rapid price movements based on gold price sentiment or speculative mining news.
Value investorWeak fitThe lack of earnings and reliance on external financing makes traditional valuation metrics difficult to apply.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and is not expected to in the near future.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and operational uncertainty make this unsuitable for risk-averse portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is highly sensitive to shifts in gold and silver spot prices.
Valuation riskHighSpeculative valuation makes the stock prone to significant price swings based on sentiment.
Competition risk (Precious metals mining)Medium / highThe company competes against well-capitalized global majors.
Business qualityMediumThe long-term asset quality is promising but requires substantial capital to unlock.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo income is currently distributed to shareholders.
Execution riskHighSuccess depends on technical metallurgical breakthroughs and future financing.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 312.7%
Avg. Invested days 29
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 3.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 10/28/2026

Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
HYMC receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
HYMC has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+33.2%) is partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.0%), slightly negative revenue growth (+0.0%), soft profitability (net margin 0.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
HYMC's financial health is supported by strong efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 0.0% of revenue). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is HYMC's strongest growth driver at +33.2% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (+0.0%, slightly negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-124.6%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 42.5% and approximately 59.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 40.63% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Tidal Investments LLC. 6.80%
State Street Corp 6.76%
BlackRock Inc 5.68%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.61%
MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. 1.93%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
HYMC generates approximately $-0 of gross profit, $-0 of operating income, and $-0 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Weak margins explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
HYMC has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.57B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 24.5
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 24.5
Volume (30-day avg) 2.1M shares
Beta 2.79
52 Weeks Range 7.07 - 58.73
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 7.07 - 58.73
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.94

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Mineral DevelopmentProcessing and extraction activities at the Hycroft Mine.The company is currently an exploration and development play, not a consistent producer.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 1.36B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.99
Enterprise Value 1.36B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.99
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7.73
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.81
Shares Outstanding 93.18M
Shares Floating 55.04M
Shares Outstanding 93.18M
Shares Floating 55.04M
Percent Insiders 40.63
Percent Institutions 42.46

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

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)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

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)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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