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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

OceanaGold Corporation, a gold producer, engages in the exploration, development, and operation of mineral properties.It explores for gold, copper, and silver deposits.The company operates the Didipio gold-copper mine located in the Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino provinces on the island of Luzon in the Philippines; the Macraes goldfield mine on the South Island of New Zealand and the Waihi gold mine on the North Island of New Zealand; and the Haile gold mine located in South Carolina, the United States.


OceanaGold Corporation was founded in 2003 and is based in South Brisbane, Australia.

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1.b. Last Insights on OGC

OceanaGold Corporation's recent performance was driven by strong operational and financial results. The company achieved its 2025 guidance and delivered a record free cash flow. Its Q4 2025 earnings call highlighted a record-breaking financial performance, with significant capital returns to shareholders and optimistic guidance for 2026. Additionally, the company reported its mineral reserves and resources for 2025, providing investors with valuable insights into its long-term prospects. These developments have likely contributed to the company's positive momentum.

1.c. Company Highlights

2. OceanaGold's Stellar 2025 Performance Sets Stage for Continued Success

OceanaGold Corporation delivered a record-breaking financial performance in 2025, with EBITDA reaching $1 billion, EBITDA margins expanding, net profit soaring, earnings per share (EPS) surging to $1.98, operating cash flow increasing, and free cash flow hitting $543 million. The strong results were largely driven by a favorable gold price environment, with an average realized gold price of $3,500 per ounce. The company's Q4 2025 performance was equally impressive, with adjusted EBITDA rising 49% year-over-year to $337 million, adjusted net profit and EPS roughly doubling, and operating cash flow per share increasing to $1.21. Free cash flow reached a record $259 million in Q4, exceeding the total free cash flow generated in all of 2024.

Publication Date: Feb -22

📋 Highlights
  • 2025 Record Financials: Achieved $1 billion EBITDA, $543 million net profit, and $543 million free cash flow, driven by $3,500/oz gold price.
  • Q4 2025 Outperformance: Generated $337 million adjusted EBITDA (49% YoY increase), $259 million free cash flow, and $1.21 operating cash flow per share.
  • 2026 Shareholder Returns: Tripling quarterly dividend and doubling buybacks, targeting $432 million capital returns, a 112% YoY jump.
  • 2026 Production & Cost Guidance: 12% higher gold output and 7% lower all-in sustaining costs, with $340 million exploration capex (2.5x 2025 level).

Balance Sheet Strength and Shareholder Returns

OceanaGold's strong balance sheet, with no debt and $477 million in cash, positions the company well for continued investment in growth and returns to shareholders. The company returned a record amount of capital to shareholders in 2025, with a doubled quarterly dividend and an increased share buyback totaling over $200 million. The OceanaGold Board has approved a tripling of the quarterly dividend and a doubling of the share buyback in 2026, resulting in up to $432 million of capital returns to shareholders, a 112% increase year-over-year.

2026 Guidance and Growth Prospects

For 2026, OceanaGold expects higher production, lower all-in sustaining costs, and increased investment in value-accretive capital projects. Guidance projects 12% more gold production than in 2025, at a 7% lower all-in sustaining cost. The company plans to invest in growth and exploration, with a 2.5x increase in exploration capital to $340 million. With a strong free cash flow profile and a net cash position expected to grow, OceanaGold is well-positioned to drive continued value creation for shareholders.

Valuation and Metrics

With a P/E Ratio of 14.29 and an EV/EBITDA of 8.59, OceanaGold's valuation appears reasonable, especially considering its strong financial performance and growth prospects. The company's ROE of 30.82% and ROIC of 18.25% demonstrate its ability to generate returns on equity and invested capital. The Dividend Yield of 0.31% may not be particularly high, but the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders through share buybacks and dividends is evident. Analysts' estimates for next year's revenue growth are -1.5%, but OceanaGold's guidance suggests a strong operational performance in 2026.

3. NewsRoom

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OceanaGold Q4 Earnings Call Highlights

Feb -24

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OceanaGold Corp (OCANF) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Financial Performance and ...

Feb -19

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OceanaGold (TSX:OGC) Valuation Check After Strong Recent Share Price Momentum

Feb -19

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Carolina Rush Announces Option Grant

Feb -18

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OceanaGold Achieves 2025 Guidance & Delivers Record Free Cash Flow

Feb -18

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OceanaGold Reports Mineral Reserves and Resources for the Year Ended 2025

Feb -18

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Carolina Rush Announces Re-Appointment of Laurie Curtis to the Board of Directors

Feb -13

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OceanaGold Provides Notice of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results and Conference Call

Jan -20

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4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (8.28%)

6. Segments

Gold Bullion

Expected Growth: 8.5%

OceanaGold Corporation's 8.5% growth in Gold Bullion is driven by increasing gold prices, strong demand from central banks and ETFs, and the company's successful exploration and development of new mines in the Philippines and New Zealand, coupled with operational efficiencies and cost savings.

Gold Concentrate

Expected Growth: 8.0%

OceanaGold Corporation's 8.0% growth in Gold Concentrate is driven by increased production at the Haile Gold Mine, improved gold grades at the Macraes Operation, and higher mill throughput at the Didipio Mine. Additionally, the company's focus on operational efficiencies, cost savings initiatives, and strategic investments in exploration and development projects contribute to its growth momentum.

Copper Concentrate

Expected Growth: 7.5%

OceanaGold's copper concentrate growth driven by increasing gold and copper prices, strong demand from China and India, and the company's expansion projects in the Philippines and New Zealand, coupled with improved operational efficiencies and cost management.

Concentrate Treatment, Refining and Selling Costs

Expected Growth: 6.0%

OceanaGold Corporation's 6.0% growth in Concentrate Treatment, Refining and Selling Costs is driven by increased production volumes, higher gold prices, and improved operating efficiencies. Additionally, investments in process optimization and cost-saving initiatives have contributed to the growth. Furthermore, the company's focus on reducing waste and improving recoveries has also positively impacted costs.

Silver

Expected Growth: 9.5%

OceanaGold Corporation's 9.5% growth in silver production is driven by increased ore grades and milling rates at its Haile gold mine in the US, combined with higher production from its Didipio gold-copper mine in the Philippines. Additionally, the company's ongoing exploration and development initiatives are expected to contribute to future growth.

7. Detailed Products

Gold

OceanaGold Corporation is a significant producer of gold, with a focus on sustainable and responsible mining practices.

Copper

The company also produces copper as a by-product of its gold mining operations, with a focus on quality and purity.

Silver

OceanaGold Corporation also produces silver as a by-product of its gold mining operations, with a focus on quality and purity.

Exploration Services

The company offers exploration services to identify and develop new mineral deposits, with a focus on innovative and sustainable practices.

Mining Services

OceanaGold Corporation provides mining services to support its own operations, as well as to third-party clients, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

8. OceanaGold Corporation's Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

The threat of substitutes for OceanaGold Corporation is medium due to the availability of alternative metals and mining companies. However, the company's focus on gold mining and its diversified portfolio of assets reduce the threat of substitutes.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

The bargaining power of customers for OceanaGold Corporation is low due to the company's strong market position and the lack of concentration in the gold mining industry.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

The bargaining power of suppliers for OceanaGold Corporation is medium due to the company's dependence on suppliers for equipment and services. However, the company's scale of operations and diversified supply chain reduce the bargaining power of suppliers.

Threat Of New Entrants

The threat of new entrants for OceanaGold Corporation is low due to the high barriers to entry in the gold mining industry, including significant capital requirements and regulatory hurdles.

Intensity Of Rivalry

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

9. SWOT Analysis

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10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 11.80%
Debt Cost 11.95%
Equity Weight 88.20%
Equity Cost 11.95%
WACC 11.95%
Leverage 13.37%

11. Quality Control: OceanaGold 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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Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

Parameters

Short Term Growth

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WACC

Target Price

54.0$

Current Price

54$

Potential

-0.00%

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