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How is Needle Moving in this NYSE-Listed Precious Metal Mining Stock - FSM

Oct 21, 2024 | Team Kalkine
How is Needle Moving in this NYSE-Listed Precious Metal Mining Stock - FSM

FSM:NYSE
Investment Type
Small-Cap
Risk Level
Action
Rec. Price (US$)

Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM)

Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM) previously known as Fortuna Silver Mines Inc., is a Canada-based precious metals mining company with operations in Latin America and West Africa. It has mines in Argentina, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Mexico, and Peru, producing gold, silver, lead, and zinc. Key mines and projects include the Seguela Mine, Yaramoko Mine, Lindero Mine, San Jose Mine, and Caylloma Mine.

As per our US Inflation Report published on ‘FSM’ on 11th October 2024, Kalkine provided an Buystance on the stock at USD 4.76 based on fundamental analysis and the stock price has now moved by ~13.44% since then and is trading above resistance 1.

Noted below are the details of support and resistance levels provided in our previous report:

Key Recommendation Rationale – Sell at USD 5.40 

  • Declining Silver Production: Silver production decreased to 990,574 ounces in Q2 2024 from 1,074,571 ounces in Q1 2024. This decline is concerning as it reflects diminishing resources at the San Jose mine, which is entering its last year of mineral reserves.
  • Higher General and Administrative Expenses: General and administrative expenses rose to USD 22.4 million, a 54% increase compared to the same quarter in 2023. This was largely due to the transition of Séguéla to operations and increased share-based compensation, which could strain resources further.
  • Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents decreased by 18% to USD 105.6 million compared to the previous quarter. This decline raises concerns about the company's liquidity position and its ability to fund future investments or navigate unforeseen challenges.
  • Higher General and Administrative Expenses: General and administrative expenses rose to USD 22.4 million, a 54% increase compared to the same quarter in 2023. This was largely due to the transition of Séguéla to operations and increased share-based compensation, which could strain resources further. 

Valuation Methodology: Price/ Earnings Approach

FSM’s Daily Chart

Considering the target level attainment, declining profit margins, lower liquidity, and increasing volatility over global equity market an ‘Sell’ rating is assigned to the ‘FSM’ at the current market price of USD 5.40 as of 21 October 2024 at 06:45 AM PDT. 

Note: This report may be updated with details around fundamental and technical analysis, price chart in due course, as appropriate.

Note 1: Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Note 2: The reference date for all price data, currency, technical indicators, support, and resistance level is 21 October 2024 at  06:45  AM PDT. The reference data in this report has been partly sourced from REFINITIV.

Note 3: Investment decisions should be made depending on an individual's appetite for upside potential, risks, holding duration, and any previous holdings. An 'Exit' from the stock can be considered if the Target Price mentioned as per the Valuation and or the technical levels provided has been achieved and is subject to the factors discussed above.

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