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Sandstorm Gold Ltd N (SAND)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/12/2025: SAND (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
10 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $11.83
1 Year Target Price $11.83
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 7 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -0.54% | Avg. Invested days 38 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/12/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.46B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 98.25 | 1Y Target Price 11.83 |
Price to earnings Ratio 98.25 | 1Y Target Price 11.83 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 10 | Beta 0.76 | 52 Weeks Range 5.30 - 11.88 | Updated Date 09/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 5.30 - 11.88 | Updated Date 09/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.48% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.12 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
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Profitability
Profit Margin 17.78% | Operating Margin (TTM) 50.6% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.03% | Return on Equity (TTM) 2.55% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 98.25 | Forward PE 42.19 | Enterprise Value 3760178172 | Price to Sales(TTM) 17.87 |
Enterprise Value 3760178172 | Price to Sales(TTM) 17.87 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 19.42 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 25.87 | Shares Outstanding 293158016 | Shares Floating 268289366 |
Shares Outstanding 293158016 | Shares Floating 268289366 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.34 | Percent Institutions 68.24 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Sandstorm Gold Ltd N
Company Overview
History and Background
Sandstorm Gold Ltd N, founded in 2008, is a gold royalty company that provides upfront financing to gold mining companies in exchange for a percentage of their future gold production. It has grown through acquisitions and strategic investments.
Core Business Areas
- Royalty & Streaming: Sandstorm provides financing to mining companies in exchange for a percentage of the gold, silver, or other metals produced from a mine. This is their core business model.
Leadership and Structure
Nolan Watson is the President & CEO. The organizational structure consists of executive management, operations, legal, and finance departments reporting to the board of directors.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Gold Stream/Royalty Agreements: Sandstorm's primary offering is gold stream and royalty agreements. These agreements provide them with a percentage of gold (or gold equivalent) production from various mines. Market share data for royalty companies is complex, but Sandstorm is considered a significant player. Competitors include Franco-Nevada and Wheaton Precious Metals. Revenue is tied directly to production from acquired mines.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The gold royalty and streaming industry provides alternative financing to mining companies. Demand is driven by the need for capital in the mining sector and the attractiveness of precious metals investments.
Positioning
Sandstorm is a mid-tier gold royalty and streaming company, known for its diversified portfolio and entrepreneurial approach. Its competitive advantage lies in its ability to identify and secure attractive royalty and stream agreements.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM is difficult to quantify precisely, but it encompasses the total capital needs of the mining industry. Sandstorm is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its royalty and streaming business model.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified portfolio of royalties and streams
- Experienced management team
- Strong balance sheet
- Scalable business model
Weaknesses
- Reliance on the performance of other mining companies
- Exposure to geopolitical risks
- Dependence on commodity prices
- Limited control over mining operations
Opportunities
- Acquisition of new royalties and streams
- Expansion into new commodities
- Increased demand for precious metals
- Strategic partnerships with mining companies
Threats
- Decline in commodity prices
- Operational issues at mining properties
- Increased competition
- Changes in government regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- FNV
- WPM
- OR
Competitive Landscape
Sandstorm is a mid-tier player, smaller than Franco-Nevada and Wheaton Precious Metals, but larger than Osisko Gold Royalties in market capitalization. Sandstorm is known for its opportunistic approach and focus on growth.
Major Acquisitions
BaseCore Metals LP
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 525
- Strategic Rationale: Adds significant copper exposure and diversification to the portfolio.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Sandstorm's growth has been driven by acquisitions and increased production from its royalty and stream portfolio.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to come from new acquisitions and the development of existing assets. Analyst estimates require specific research.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include the acquisition of new royalties and streams, such as Hod Maden and strategic financing agreements.
Summary
Sandstorm Gold is a mid-sized royalty company with a diversified portfolio. The business model is attractive, but relies on external mine operational successes and commodity prices. The BaseCore acquisition adds more diversity, however, overall financial performance depends on external market factors. Monitoring industry trends, and mining performance are crucial.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company website
- Financial news sources
- Analyst reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market data is not current. Investment decisions should be based on independent research and consultation with a financial professional.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Sandstorm Gold Ltd N
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Vancouver, BC, Canada | ||
IPO Launch date 2009-05-29 | Co-Founder, President, CEO & Non-Independent Director Mr. Nolan Allan Watson BComm, CA, CFA, F.C.A., FCPA | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Gold | Full time employees - | Website https://www.sandstormgold.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.sandstormgold.com | ||
Sandstorm Gold Ltd. operates as a gold royalty company. The company focuses on acquiring royalties and gold and other metals purchase agreements from companies that have advanced stage operating mines. It offers upfront payments for companies to acquire a stream and receives the right to purchase a percentage of a mine's production for the life of the mine. The company has a portfolio of 243 streams and royalties. It primarily has operations in Canada, Mexico, the United States, Mongolia, Burkina Faso, Ecuador, South Africa, Ghana, Botswana, Cote D'Ivoire, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guyana, Paraguay, French Guiana, Turkey, Sweden, Fiji, and Australia. The company was formerly known as Sandstorm Resources Ltd. and changed its name to Sandstorm Gold Ltd. in February 2011. Sandstorm Gold Ltd. was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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