Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 12.3x · EV/EBITDA 6.6x · ROE 31.0%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $29.2B | $34.5B | $11.4B | $7.5B | $5.2B | $7.4B | $9.3B | $6.0B | $4.0B | $5.4B | $3.8B |
| Enterprise Value | $28.2B | $33.5B | $12.3B | $9.4B | $7.4B | $8.5B | $10.1B | $7.3B | $5.4B | $6.1B | $4.7B |
| P/E Ratio → | 12.27 | 14.15 | 12.04 | 17.79 | — | 34.18 | 6.61 | 8.17 | — | 12.34 | — |
| P/S Ratio | 4.06 | 4.81 | 2.22 | 1.76 | 1.52 | 2.84 | 2.21 | 1.71 | 1.26 | 1.64 | 1.10 |
| P/B Ratio | 3.45 | 3.97 | 1.64 | 1.22 | 0.89 | 1.11 | 1.40 | 1.12 | 0.89 | 1.18 | 0.91 |
| P/FCF | 11.35 | 13.43 | 8.35 | 14.76 | 18.32 | 23.52 | 8.94 | 36.33 | — | 100.56 | 8.20 |
| P/OCF | 7.71 | 9.11 | 4.68 | 4.66 | 4.99 | 6.50 | 4.75 | 4.88 | 5.13 | 5.71 | 3.47 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 4.67 | 2.38 | 2.21 | 2.16 | 3.28 | 2.39 | 2.08 | 1.69 | 1.85 | 1.36 |
| EV / EBITDA | 6.60 | 7.84 | 4.57 | 5.24 | 8.26 | 11.09 | 3.68 | 4.23 | 5.57 | 5.30 | 5.23 |
| EV / EBIT | 9.10 | 10.05 | 8.01 | 12.05 | 42.59 | 54.61 | 5.34 | 7.00 | 29.26 | 12.12 | 115.17 |
| EV / FCF | — | 13.05 | 8.95 | 18.48 | 26.05 | 27.16 | 9.68 | 44.23 | — | 113.42 | 10.12 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
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 | 47.5% | 47.5% | 36.5% | 27.4% | 14.9% | 20.8% | 54.5% | 38.6% | 18.0% | 21.3% | 14.2% |
| Operating Margin | 43.2% | 43.2% | 29.9% | 18.9% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 45.1% | 28.3% | 6.2% | 10.2% | 1.3% |
| Net Profit Margin | 33.9% | 33.9% | 18.4% | 9.8% | -17.5% | 8.5% | 31.9% | 20.5% | -0.7% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 31.0% | 31.0% | 14.4% | 6.9% | -9.7% | 3.3% | 22.4% | 14.6% | -0.5% | 10.1% | -2.6% |
| ROA | 20.9% | 20.9% | 8.9% | 4.0% | -5.8% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 8.4% | -0.3% | 5.5% | -1.3% |
| ROIC | 29.9% | 29.9% | 14.6% | 7.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 20.2% | 11.9% | 2.7% | 4.9% | 0.7% |
| ROCE | 29.8% | 29.8% | 15.7% | 8.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 21.1% | 12.5% | 2.7% | 4.5% | 0.6% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.21 | 0.37 | 0.45 | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.35 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.41 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.54 | 1.26 | 2.93 | 2.19 | 0.73 | 1.10 | 1.78 | 1.50 | 1.92 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.11 | 0.12 | 0.31 | 0.38 | 0.17 | 0.12 | 0.24 | 0.30 | 0.15 | 0.21 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.23 | -0.23 | 0.31 | 1.06 | 2.45 | 1.49 | 0.28 | 0.76 | 1.41 | 0.60 | 0.99 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -0.38 | 0.61 | 3.72 | 7.73 | 3.64 | 0.74 | 7.91 | — | 12.86 | 1.92 |
| Interest Coverage | 40.06 | 40.06 | 30.33 | 11.27 | 2.56 | 2.18 | 21.07 | 13.53 | 2.57 | 5.84 | 0.41 |
Net cash position: cash ($1.8B) exceeds total debt ($777M)
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.35 | 2.35 | 1.91 | 2.47 | 2.30 | 2.63 | 1.82 | 2.96 | 2.61 | 3.90 | 3.26 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.37 | 1.37 | 0.74 | 0.79 | 0.87 | 1.08 | 1.02 | 1.25 | 0.89 | 2.03 | 1.72 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.25 | 1.25 | 0.59 | 0.53 | 0.57 | 0.73 | 0.91 | 0.96 | 0.60 | 1.80 | 1.34 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.58 | 0.47 | 0.40 | 0.33 | 0.25 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.44 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.76 | 2.76 | 2.63 | 2.69 | 2.74 | 1.79 | 1.79 | 2.04 | 2.50 | 2.37 | 3.02 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 4.28 | 3.22 | 4.12 | 10.50 | 12.58 | 7.33 | 12.49 | 14.88 | 9.35 | 20.11 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
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 | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 0.8% | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 6.4% | 6.4% | 15.5% | 35.4% | — | 68.3% | 5.6% | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 8.1% | 7.1% | 8.3% | 5.6% | — | 2.9% | 15.1% | 12.2% | — | 8.1% | — |
| FCF Yield | 8.8% | 7.4% | 12.0% | 6.8% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 11.2% | 2.8% | — | 1.0% | 12.2% |
| Buyback Yield | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.0% | 8.7% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.3B | $1.3B | $1.3B | $1.3B | $1.2B | $1.3B | $1.2B |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KGC stock.
Kinross Gold Corporation's current P/E ratio is 12.3x. The historical average is 26.1x. This places it at the 25th percentile of its historical range.
Kinross Gold Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 6.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 10.4x.
Kinross Gold Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 31.0%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is -5.8%.
Based on historical data, Kinross Gold Corporation is trading at a P/E of 12.3x. This is at the 25th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Kinross Gold Corporation's current dividend yield is 0.52% with a payout ratio of 6.4%.
Kinross Gold Corporation has 47.5% gross margin and 43.2% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Kinross Gold Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.2x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Cost inflation and gold price volatility
Margin Expansion Driven by Gold Prices
Gross margin surged from 27.5% in Q1 2024 to 55.3% in Q2 2026, while operating margin reached 52.5%, according to recent financial statements, reflecting strong operating leverage from elevated gold prices.
The dramatic margin expansion is primarily a function of the gold price cycle rather than structural cost improvements, as evidenced by the 1,000 basis point improvement in gross margin over ten quarters. Operating margin of 52.5% in Q2 2026 is well above the 24.5% reported in Q2 2024, but this is largely due to revenue growth outpacing cost increases. Investors should monitor whether margins can hold if gold prices retreat, as the high fixed-cost structure at low-grade mines like Paracatu could compress margins rapidly.
ROIC Nearly Quadruples on Gold Rally
ROIC improved from 1.8% in Q1 2024 to 11.0% in Q2 2026, while ROE reached 8.7%, based on reported figures, indicating a significant recovery in capital efficiency driven by higher gold prices.
The improvement in ROIC from 1.8% to 11.0% over ten quarters is remarkable, but it is heavily dependent on the gold price environment. The company's asset-heavy model means that returns on capital are highly sensitive to commodity prices, and the current level may not be sustainable if gold prices normalize. The 31.0% ROE reported in the latest quarter is a peak-cycle figure, and investors should compare it to the 10-year average to gauge the cyclicality of returns.
Working Capital Efficiency Improves but DIO Remains High
Cash conversion cycle improved from 123 days in Q1 2024 to 64 days in Q2 2026, driven by a sharp reduction in DPO from 12 to 68 days, according to recent financial statements, though DIO remains elevated at 126 days.
The improvement in CCC is largely due to a significant increase in days payable outstanding, which rose from 11 days in Q4 2024 to 68 days in Q2 2026, suggesting Kinross is taking longer to pay suppliers, possibly reflecting improved negotiating power or deliberate cash management. However, days inventory outstanding remains high at 126 days, typical for mining operations with large stockpiles of ore in process. The asset turnover ratio of 0.16 is low, consistent with the capital-intensive nature of the business, but it has improved from 0.10 in Q1 2024, indicating better revenue generation per dollar of assets.
Leverage Drops to Minimal Levels
Debt-to-equity fell from 0.36 in Q1 2024 to 0.08 in Q2 2026, while interest coverage soared to 139.8x, according to recent financial statements, indicating a fortress-like balance sheet with minimal debt service risk.
The dramatic deleveraging is a result of strong cash flow generation and debt repayment, with total debt down 66% to $737.9M. Interest coverage of 139.8x in Q2 2026 is exceptionally high, providing ample cushion against any earnings volatility. However, the reported D/E of 0.08 may understate true leverage if reclamation and remediation obligations are considered, as these long-term liabilities are sensitive to discount rate assumptions and could represent a hidden burden.
Liquidity Buffer Strengthens to Multi-Year High
Current ratio improved from 1.08 in Q1 2024 to 2.89 in Q2 2026, with cash and equivalents surging to $2.7B, according to recent balance sheet data, providing a substantial cushion against operational shocks.
The liquidity position is robust, with a current ratio of 2.89 and a quick ratio of 1.95, indicating that Kinross can cover short-term obligations comfortably even if inventory becomes illiquid. The $2.7B cash balance provides flexibility for capital allocation, including potential buybacks or development of the Great Bear project. However, the quick ratio of 1.95 suggests that inventory is a significant component of current assets, and in a severe gold price downturn, inventory values could be impaired, though the current cash buffer mitigates this risk.
P/E Misleads on Cyclical Earnings
The trailing P/E of 11.86 appears cheap, but it is based on peak-cycle earnings; using a normalized gold price, the forward P/E of 8.43 may be more indicative, according to reported figures, highlighting the cyclicality of earnings.
The most commonly misapplied ratio for Kinross is the P/E, as it fails to account for the cyclicality of gold prices. The current P/E of 11.86 is based on trailing earnings that have been inflated by record gold prices, which may not be sustainable. A more appropriate metric is the price-to-NAV or EV/EBITDA adjusted for a normalized gold price, as these better reflect the long-term earning power of the mines. Investors should also consider the P/FCF of 10.97, which is more stable and reflects the company's cash generation capability.