Jaguar Mining (TSX:JAG): Assessing Valuation After Private Placement and Industry Conference Moves

Jaguar Mining (TSX:JAG) has just unveiled a significant private placement deal to raise over CA$25 million. In addition, the company is preparing to present at a leading metals conference. Both moves are drawing attention from investors seeking signals about the company’s next steps.

See our latest analysis for Jaguar Mining.

Jaguar Mining’s recent bought deal and conference appearance have coincided with a surge in momentum, as shown by a remarkable 17.5% 1-month share price return and a 162.9% gain year-to-date. While the stock’s 1-year total shareholder return is a more modest 22%, strong near-term moves suggest that investor optimism is building, even though the company faces a challenging long-term track record.

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But after such a strong rally, is Jaguar Mining still undervalued based on its fundamentals? Or has the market already factored future growth into the current share price? Is there a buying opportunity, or is everything priced in?

Price-to-Sales of 2.5x: Is it justified?

Jaguar Mining is trading at a price-to-sales ratio of 2.5x, well below both the Canadian Metals and Mining industry average of 5.9x and the peer average of 26.4x. At its last close of CA$6.31, the stock looks attractively valued relative to sector norms.

The price-to-sales ratio compares a company’s market value to its annual sales. This measure is especially relevant for mining firms like Jaguar where earnings can be volatile or negative. The lower ratio suggests the market is currently undervaluing each dollar of Jaguar’s sales compared to industry peers.

Jaguar’s price-to-sales ratio is significantly more attractive than the typical company in its industry, and it also trades below an estimated fair price-to-sales ratio of 7.1x. This signals potential upside if the share price moves higher toward its fair ratio based on fundamentals.

Explore the SWS fair ratio for Jaguar Mining

Result: Price-to-Sales of 2.5x (UNDERVALUED)

However, ongoing net losses and Jaguar's challenging long-term track record could limit near-term upside if recent sales growth does not translate into profitability.

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Another View: What Does the SWS DCF Model Say?

Looking at Jaguar Mining through the lens of our DCF model, the picture shifts. The SWS DCF model estimates a fair value of CA$30.59 per share, which is far above its current trading price. This suggests the stock may be deeply undervalued on a cash flow basis. However, are future expectations too optimistic for an unprofitable miner, or is the market missing something?

Look into how the SWS DCF model arrives at its fair value.

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