Perpetua Resources Corp(PPTA)

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1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$19.21
10/16/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PPTA

10/16/2026: PPTA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Perpetua Resources Corp is an exploration-stage mining company focused on developing the Stibnite Gold Project in Idaho. Its primary strength lies in the potential to become a key domestic supplier of both gold and the critical mineral antimony, which is vital for US defense applications. The core investment story centers on the company's dual mandate of mining and site restoration, which differentiates it from traditional producers. However, investors face substantial risks related to federal permitting, development execution, and the need for ongoing capital raises. The stock may best suit growth-oriented investors with high risk tolerance who are looking for strategic exposure to critical mineral supply chains.

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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-growth potential linked to project success but carries significant development risk.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is highly conditional on positive regulatory news and sector-wide gold price movements.
Value investorWeak fitThe lack of current earnings or cash flow makes traditional value metrics inapplicable.
Dividend investorWeak fitPerpetua does not pay dividends and is unlikely to do so in the near term.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe company's status as a pre-production mining entity entails high volatility and speculative risk.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock price is extremely sensitive to speculative project news and commodity price fluctuations.
Valuation riskHighValuation is based on long-term project viability and hypothetical cash flows rather than current performance.
Competition risk (Commodity producers)MediumThe company faces competition from global, low-cost gold and antimony producers.
Business qualityMediumAs a single-asset project holder, the company lacks the diversification of major mining firms.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no current or expected dividend income.
Execution riskHighThe primary risk is the ability to obtain final permitting and execute on complex engineering plans.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -66.31%
Avg. Invested days 23
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
PPTA receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
PPTA has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-593.2%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.0%), slightly negative revenue growth (+0.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
PPTA'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

★★★★★
PPTA's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at +0.0% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-593.2%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-712.9%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 73.1% and approximately 67.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 6.88% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Paulson & Company Inc 25.86%
BlackRock Inc 4.24%
Tidal Investments LLC. 3.91%
JPMorgan Chase & Co 2.35%
Capital World Investors 2.23%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
PPTA 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

★★★★★
PPTA has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Small / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.40B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 36.9
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 36.9
Volume (30-day avg) 992.1K shares
Beta 0.81
52 Weeks Range 16.43 - 37.37
Updated Date 10/18/2026
52 Weeks Range 16.43 - 37.37
Updated Date 10/18/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -2.02

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Stibnite Gold ProjectExploration and future production of gold and antimony.The company will only make money if it secures permits and builds a mine to extract and sell gold and antimony.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 1000
Enterprise Value 2.35B
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value 2.35B
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value to Revenue -
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -21.94
Shares Outstanding 125.10M
Shares Floating 83.87M
Shares Outstanding 125.10M
Shares Floating 83.87M
Percent Insiders 6.88
Percent Institutions 73.11

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)

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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)

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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