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Sandstorm Gold Ltd N (SAND)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: SAND (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
10 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $10.67
1 Year Target Price $10.67
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 7 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -11.59% | Avg. Invested days 36 | 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 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.09B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 87.33 | 1Y Target Price 10.67 |
Price to earnings Ratio 87.33 | 1Y Target Price 10.67 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 10 | Beta 0.67 | 52 Weeks Range 5.30 - 10.76 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 5.30 - 10.76 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.53% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.12 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-07 | When - | Estimate 0.05 | Actual 0.05 |
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 87.33 | Forward PE 55.25 | Enterprise Value 3386586081 | Price to Sales(TTM) 15.94 |
Enterprise Value 3386586081 | Price to Sales(TTM) 15.94 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 17.49 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 23.3 | Shares Outstanding 293158016 | Shares Floating 268608908 |
Shares Outstanding 293158016 | Shares Floating 268608908 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.23 | Percent Institutions 63.01 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Sandstorm Gold Ltd N
Company Overview
History and Background
Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (SAND) is a growth-focused royalty company that provides upfront financing to gold and other metal mining companies. Founded in 2008, Sandstorm acquires metal purchase agreements and royalties in exchange for providing capital, offering miners an alternative funding option.
Core Business Areas
- Royalty and Streaming: Sandstorm acquires precious metal purchase agreements and royalties from mining companies, providing upfront capital in exchange for a percentage of future production. They don't operate the mines themselves.
Leadership and Structure
Nolan Watson is the Chairman and CEO. The company has a standard corporate structure with a Board of Directors and executive management team responsible for strategic direction and operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Gold and Silver Royalties/Streams: Sandstorm's primary offering is providing upfront capital to mining companies in exchange for a portion of their future gold and silver production. Market share data is not readily available in standard definitions. Sandstorm operates in a niche market focusing on royalties and streams, making direct competitor market share comparison less relevant. Competitors include Franco-Nevada (FNV), Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM), and Osisko Gold Royalties (OR).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The royalty and streaming industry is a niche segment of the mining sector. It provides alternative financing options to mining companies, allowing them to fund projects without diluting equity or taking on debt. The industry is influenced by precious metal prices, mining activity, and investor sentiment.
Positioning
Sandstorm is a mid-tier royalty and streaming company. Its competitive advantage lies in its diversified portfolio of royalties and streams across various mining projects and geographies. The company also focuses on building strong relationships with mining operators.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM is large but variable, depending on the overall demand for project financing in the mining industry. Sandstorm is positioned to capture a segment of this market by providing flexible financing solutions to mining companies.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified portfolio of royalties and streams
- Strong relationships with mining operators
- Experienced management team
- No operational risk (doesn't operate mines)
- Exposure to rising precious metal prices
Weaknesses
- Dependence on the success of mining operations
- Vulnerability to commodity price fluctuations
- Potential for disputes with mining operators
- Valuation sensitive to discount rates and future production estimates
Opportunities
- Acquisition of new royalties and streams
- Expansion into other commodities
- Increased demand for alternative financing in the mining sector
- Rising precious metal prices
Threats
- Decline in precious metal prices
- Operational problems at mining projects
- Political instability in mining regions
- Increased competition from other royalty and streaming companies
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- FNV
- WPM
- OR
Competitive Landscape
Sandstorm operates in a competitive landscape with larger and more established players like Franco-Nevada and Wheaton Precious Metals. Sandstorm differentiates itself through its focus on specific types of royalties and streams and its deal-making ability.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical Growth must be obtained from reliable financial data sources. It is expected to change. Please conduct new research.
Future Projections: Future Projections must be obtained from reliable financial data sources. It is expected to change. Please conduct new research.
Recent Initiatives: Highlight recent strategic initiatives undertaken by Sandstorm Gold Ltd N must be obtained from reliable financial data sources. It is expected to change. Please conduct new research.
Summary
Sandstorm Gold provides upfront capital to mining companies in exchange for future gold and silver production, reducing operational risk. Its diversified portfolio offers exposure to rising precious metal prices. However, its dependence on mining operations and vulnerability to price fluctuations are key risks. Potential for growth lies in acquiring new royalties and expanding into other commodities. While not performing as strong as some competitors, it is a vital component of the mining and exploration sector.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- Financial News Outlets
- Industry Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on thorough research and consultation with a financial professional. Market share data are estimates and may not reflect precise figures.
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.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
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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