ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited (ASA) Financial Ratios
20 years of historical data (2006–2025) · Financial Services · Asset Management
EV/EBITDA
↓
1.52
↓-89% vs avg
5yr avg: 14.19
30Y Low1.5·High30.1
P/FCF
N/A
—
5yr avg: N/A
30Y Low1.7·High122.8
P/B Ratio
↑
0.92
+6% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.87
30Y Low0.8·High1.0
ROE
↑
86.0%
↓+413% vs avg
5yr avg: 16.8%
30Y Low-59%·High86%
Debt/EBITDA
N/A
—
5yr avg: N/A
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
ASA Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited trades at 1.5x earnings, 89% below its 5-year average of 14.3x, sitting at the 8th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Financial Services sector median P/E of 14.0x, the stock trades at a discount of 89%.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.0B | $991M | $392M | $298M | $275M | $400M | $384M | $235M | $167M | $214M | $208M |
| Enterprise Value | $1.0B | $986M | $387M | $293M | $274M | $400M | $383M | $231M | $164M | $210M | $204M |
| P/E Ratio → | 1.52 | 1.49 | 3.36 | 30.62 | — | 21.79 | 2.15 | 2.57 | — | 122.78 | 2.50 |
| P/S Ratio | 6.83 | 6.69 | 5.81 | 26.22 | 9.32 | 13.74 | 10.47 | 58.02 | — | — | — |
| P/B Ratio | 0.92 | 0.90 | 0.88 | 0.89 | 0.84 | 0.83 | 0.83 | 0.82 | 0.86 | 0.88 | 0.86 |
| P/FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2.57 | — | 122.78 | 2.50 |
| P/OCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2.57 | — | 122.78 | 2.50 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
ASA EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited's enterprise value stands at 1.5x EBITDA, 89% below its 5-year average of 14.2x. The Financial Services sector median is 11.2x, placing the stock at a 86% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 6.66 | 5.74 | 25.80 | 9.29 | 13.73 | 10.44 | 56.89 | — | — | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 1.52 | 1.49 | 3.36 | 30.12 | — | 21.79 | 2.14 | 2.52 | — | 135.95 | 2.37 |
| EV / EBIT | 1.50 | 1.49 | 3.36 | 30.12 | — | 21.79 | 2.14 | 2.52 | — | 120.67 | 2.45 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2.52 | — | 120.67 | 2.45 |
ASA Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited earns an operating margin of 453.2%, significantly above the Financial Services sector average of 20.0%. Operating margins have expanded from 84.0% to 453.2% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. Return on equity of 86.0% is exceptionally high — well above the sector median of 8.9%. ROIC of 65.2% represents excellent returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.3%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 96.6% | 96.6% | 94.9% | 72.6% | 87.8% | 86.3% | 90.8% | 23.0% | 111.6% | 118.2% | 107.9% |
| Operating Margin | 453.2% | 453.2% | 171.0% | 84.0% | -528.0% | 63.8% | 483.7% | 2282.4% | 659.6% | -27.8% | -610.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 448.2% | 448.2% | 170.9% | 85.6% | -528.5% | 63.0% | 486.5% | 2254.2% | 656.8% | -31.4% | -590.4% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 86.0% | 86.0% | 29.6% | 2.9% | -38.6% | 3.9% | 47.6% | 38.0% | -22.2% | 0.7% | 41.2% |
| ROA | 85.8% | 85.8% | 29.5% | 2.9% | -38.6% | 3.9% | 47.5% | 37.9% | -22.1% | 0.7% | 40.9% |
| ROIC | 65.2% | 65.2% | 22.2% | 2.2% | -28.9% | 2.9% | 35.5% | 28.9% | -16.7% | 0.5% | 32.0% |
| ROCE | 86.9% | 86.9% | 29.6% | 2.9% | -38.5% | 3.9% | 47.3% | 38.4% | -22.2% | 0.6% | 42.4% |
ASA Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
The company holds a net cash position — cash of $4M exceeds total debt of $0, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.00 | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.00 | -0.00 | -0.00 | -0.02 | -0.02 | -0.02 | -0.02 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.04 | -0.50 | — | -0.00 | -0.01 | -0.05 | — | -2.38 | -0.05 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | -0.05 | — | -2.11 | -0.05 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Net cash position: cash ($4M) exceeds total debt ($0)
ASA Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited's current ratio of 6.28x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The current ratio has declined from 14.13x to 6.28x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 6.28 | 6.28 | 97.48 | 14.13 | — | 0.91 | 3.73 | 14.60 | 19.42 | 26.67 | 26.84 |
| Quick Ratio | 6.28 | 6.28 | 97.48 | 14.13 | — | 0.91 | 3.73 | 14.60 | 19.42 | 26.67 | 26.84 |
| Cash Ratio | 3.24 | 3.24 | 87.08 | 13.00 | — | 0.17 | 3.02 | 14.24 | 18.86 | 22.32 | 26.38 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.13 | 0.15 | 0.03 | 0.09 | 0.06 | 0.08 | 0.01 | -0.04 | -0.02 | -0.06 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
ASA Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited does not currently pay a dividend and has no material buyback yield, reinvesting earnings back into the business. The earnings yield of 65.6% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 65.6% | 67.1% | 29.7% | 3.3% | — | 4.6% | 46.5% | 38.9% | — | 0.8% | 40.0% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 38.9% | — | 0.8% | 40.0% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $19M | $19M | $19M | $19M | $19M | $19M | $19M | $19M | $19M | $19M |
Peer Comparison
Compare ASA with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ASAYou | $1B | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | 96.6% | 453.2% | 86.0% | 65.2% | — |
 NEM | $104B | 14.7 | 7.4 | 14.3 | 49.8% | 46.9% | 22.1% | 24.9% | 0.0 |
 AEM | $77B | 17.3 | 9.3 | 18.0 | 58.1% | 53.1% | 19.6% | 21.9% | 0.0 |
 WPM | $51B | 34.3 | 25.9 | 89.3 | 72.2% | 68.8% | 18.8% | 17.4% | 0.0 |
 FNV | $40B | 35.8 | 24.9 | 27.2 | 73.9% | 71.4% | 16.3% | 16.6% | 0.0 |
 KGC | $28B | 11.9 | 6.4 | 11.1 | 47.5% | 43.2% | 31.0% | 29.9% | 0.2 |
 HL | $10B | 29.6 | 13.9 | 31.4 | 41.1% | 37.5% | 13.9% | 15.3% | 0.4 |
 RGLD | $14B | 30.2 | 17.5 | 19.9 | 69.3% | 64.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% | 1.1 |
 OR | $6B | 28.3 | 23.7 | 27.7 | 83.4% | 72.9% | 16.0% | 12.2% | 0.0 |
 SVM | $2B | -207.8 | 7.5 | 12.7 | 57.9% | 51.9% | -1.0% | 24.7% | 0.4 |
 BTG | $5B | 13.9 | 3.0 | 78.5 | 50.0% | 45.9% | 12.1% | 30.0% | 0.3 |
| Financial Services Median | — | 14.0 | 11.2 | 11.3 | 64.0% | 20.0% | 8.9% | 5.3% | 4.2 |
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ASA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ASA stock.
What is ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited's P/E ratio?
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited's current P/E ratio is 1.5x. The historical average is 17.1x. This places it at the 8th percentile of its historical range.
What is ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited's EV/EBITDA?
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited's current EV/EBITDA is 1.5x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 7.4x.
What is ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited's ROE?
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited's return on equity (ROE) is 86.0%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 6.5%.
Is ASA stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited is trading at a P/E of 1.5x. This is at the 8th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What are ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited's profit margins?
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited has 96.6% gross margin and 453.2% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.