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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

Kinross Gold Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold properties principally in the United States, the Russian Federation, Brazil, Chile, Ghana, and Mauritania.It is also involved in the extraction and processing of gold-containing ores; reclamation of gold mining properties; and production and sale of silver.Kinross Gold Corporation was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

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1.b. Last Insights on K

Kinross Gold Corporation's recent performance has been driven by several positive factors. The company's Q4 2024 earnings and revenue beat expectations, with record free cash flow of over $1.3 billion and debt repayment of $800 million. Additionally, Kinross' strong three-year outlook of 2.0 million Au eq. oz. per year has contributed to investor confidence. The company's high institutional ownership, with significant stakes held by prominent investors, has also supported the stock's performance. Furthermore, Kinross' recent announcement to renew its normal course issuer bid (NCIB) program, allowing the company to purchase up to 110.35 million shares, is a positive development for shareholders.

1.c. Company Highlights

2. Kinross Gold's Strong 2025 Performance and Promising Outlook

Kinross Gold reported a robust financial performance in 2025, with adjusted earnings of $1.84 per share for the full year, exceeding analyst estimates of $0.762 at $0.912. The company's revenue growth was driven by a strong operational performance, with production of just over 2 million ounces of gold, in line with guidance. The cost of sales was $1,289 per ounce, and all-in sustaining costs were $1,825 per ounce in the fourth quarter. The company's adjusted operating cash flow was a record $3.6 billion for the full year, and attributable CapEx was $1.18 billion, in line with guidance.

Publication Date: Feb -20

📋 Highlights
  • Record Free Cash Flow: Generated $2.5 billion in 2025, driven by 66% margin growth outpacing a 43% gold price rise.
  • Production Excellence: Exceeded guidance midpoints at Tasiast and Paracatu, with 2.0 million ounces produced in 2025.
  • Strong Balance Sheet: Ended 2025 with $1.7 billion cash, $3.5 billion liquidity, and $700 million in debt repayment.
  • Resource Expansion: Added 1.2M ounces of reserves and 5.0M ounces of resources (M&I + inferred) in 2025.
  • High-Return Projects: Three U.S. projects (Hurley, Redbird 2, Bald Mountain) with $4.3B NPV and <2-year payback.

Operational Highlights

The company's operations delivered strong results, with Tasiast and Paracatu continuing to anchor the portfolio. At Paracatu, full-year production exceeded the midpoint of guidance, while at Tasiast, full-year production also exceeded the midpoint of guidance. The company is progressing three high-quality projects: Hurley, Redbird 2, and a highly efficient extension of mining at Bald Mountain, which have strong margins and a combined NPV of $4.3 billion.

Financial Position and Guidance

Kinross Gold finished the year with a strong financial position, with $1.7 billion in cash and approximately $3.5 billion of total liquidity. The company is forecasting production in the range of 2 million ounces for 2026, with a cost of sales guidance of $1,360 per ounce and all-in sustaining costs of $1,730 per ounce. The company's capital expenditure guidance is $1.5 billion for 2026, reflecting annual inflation and planned higher capital investment.

Valuation and Return on Capital

Kinross Gold's current valuation metrics indicate a P/E Ratio of 16.86, P/B Ratio of 4.72, and EV/EBITDA of 9.36. The company's return on capital is expected to be around 40% in 2026, as mentioned by Carey MacRury. With a strong production profile, excellent balance sheet, and exciting exploration and development opportunities, the company's outlook remains very robust.

Exploration and Development Opportunities

The company is actively progressing brownfield and greenfield exploration across the portfolio, with a total $185 million budget in 2026. The company has seen positive results at West branch, with deep drilling demonstrating that mineralization continues at least 1.8 kilometers down plunge of the existing underground resource. The company's greenfield program has completed approximately 40 kilometers of drilling across targets in Canada, the U.S., and Finland, with exciting new results.

3. NewsRoom

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Mining in America Heats Up: High-Grade US Gold Stocks Ride Historic Gold Rally and Faster Permitting

Mar -02

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Tier-One Territory: 5 Gold Stocks Operating in the Land of Giants

Dec -24

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Mining Stocks Building Momentum in the Walker Lane Trend

Dec -18

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POSCO Partners With Glenfarne to Progress Alaska LNG Project

Dec -05

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Can Kinross Gold Sustain Its Shareholder-Focused Momentum?

Dec -05

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Kinross upgraded to Baa2 Rating by Moody’s

Dec -04

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Kinross upgraded to Baa2 Rating by Moody's

Dec -04

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CE Upsizes $1.4 Billion Notes Offering to Strengthen Liquidity

Dec -04

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4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (2.59%)

6. Segments

Tasiast

Expected Growth: 2.5%

Tasiast's 2.5% growth is driven by increasing gold production, improved operating efficiencies, and higher gold prices. The mine's expansion project, which increased throughput and recovery rates, has also contributed to the growth. Additionally, Kinross Gold's cost reduction initiatives and favorable currency exchange rates have enhanced the segment's profitability.

Paracatu

Expected Growth: 2.8%

Paracatu's 2.8% growth is driven by increased gold production, improved ore grades, and enhanced processing recoveries. Additionally, cost savings initiatives and favorable foreign exchange rates contribute to the growth. The mine's life extension project and exploration success also support the growth momentum.

Fort Knox

Expected Growth: 2.2%

Fort Knox's 2.2% growth is driven by increased gold production, improved ore grades, and enhanced mill recoveries. Additionally, Kinross' focus on cost reduction initiatives, exploration success, and strategic investments in the mine's infrastructure have contributed to the growth. The mine's long-life and low-cost profile, combined with a strong gold price environment, further support its growth prospects.

La Coipa

Expected Growth: 2.9%

La Coipa's 2.9% growth is driven by increasing gold prices, improved operational efficiency, and successful exploration efforts. The mine's high-grade ore and low-cost production also contribute to its growth. Additionally, Kinross Gold's strategic investments in exploration and development have enhanced the mine's potential, further supporting its growth trajectory.

Round Mountain

Expected Growth: 2.6%

Round Mountain's 2.6% growth is driven by increased gold production, improved ore grades, and enhanced processing recoveries. Additionally, cost savings from operational efficiencies and a favorable gold price environment contribute to the growth. The mine's long-life ore reserves and ongoing exploration efforts also support future production growth.

Bald Mountain

Expected Growth: 2.4%

Bald Mountain's 2.4% growth is driven by increasing gold prices, improved ore grades, and enhanced operational efficiency. The mine's low-cost profile, combined with Kinross' focus on cost reduction initiatives, has also contributed to the growth. Additionally, the company's exploration efforts have led to the discovery of new mineral reserves, further supporting the segment's expansion.

Corporate and Other

Expected Growth: 2.1%

Kinross Gold's Corporate and Other segment growth of 2.1% is driven by increased gold prices, reduced general and administrative expenses, and a favorable foreign exchange impact. Additionally, the company's cost savings initiatives and operational efficiencies have contributed to the growth.

7. Detailed Products

Gold

Kinross Gold Corporation is a Canadian-based gold mining company that produces gold, a precious metal used in jewelry, coins, and other decorative items.

Silver

Kinross Gold Corporation also produces silver as a by-product of gold mining, used in various industrial applications, electronics, and medical devices.

8. Kinross Gold Corporation's Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

The threat of substitutes for Kinross Gold Corporation is medium due to the availability of alternative metals and recycling of gold. However, the uniqueness of gold as a store of value and its aesthetic appeal limit the threat of substitutes.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

The bargaining power of customers is low due to the fragmented nature of the gold market and the lack of concentration among buyers. Additionally, gold is a non-essential product, giving customers limited bargaining power.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

The bargaining power of suppliers is medium due to the concentration of gold ore suppliers and the high switching costs associated with changing suppliers. However, the availability of alternative suppliers and the lack of differentiation among suppliers limit their bargaining power.

Threat Of New Entrants

The threat of new entrants is low due to the high barriers to entry in the gold mining industry, including the need for significant capital investment and the complexity of the mining process.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The intensity of rivalry is high due to the competitive nature of the gold mining industry, with many established players competing for market share and limited opportunities for differentiation.

9. SWOT Analysis

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Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 27.09%
Debt Cost 5.21%
Equity Weight 72.91%
Equity Cost 9.91%
WACC 8.63%
Leverage 37.15%

11. Quality Control: Kinross Gold Corporation passed 3 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

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Lundin Gold

A-Score: 6.5/10

Value: 1.9

Growth: 9.1

Quality: 8.2

Yield: 6.0

Momentum: 10.0

Volatility: 4.0

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Kinross Gold

A-Score: 6.0/10

Value: 3.8

Growth: 7.2

Quality: 8.1

Yield: 2.0

Momentum: 10.0

Volatility: 4.7

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B2Gold

A-Score: 5.9/10

Value: 7.7

Growth: 3.9

Quality: 4.3

Yield: 6.0

Momentum: 9.0

Volatility: 4.3

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A-Score: 5.7/10

Value: 5.9

Growth: 6.6

Quality: 6.8

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 10.0

Volatility: 5.0

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Royal Gold

A-Score: 5.7/10

Value: 1.8

Growth: 6.0

Quality: 8.4

Yield: 2.0

Momentum: 9.0

Volatility: 7.0

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Boise Cascade

A-Score: 5.1/10

Value: 6.9

Growth: 5.8

Quality: 5.4

Yield: 6.0

Momentum: 0.5

Volatility: 6.0

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Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

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WACC

Target Price

45.7$

Current Price

45.7$

Potential

-0.00%

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