What is Sterling Metals Corp.'s (SAG.V) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Sterling Metals Corp. (SAG.V) is 1/100, with a Strong Sell signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (27), Value (28), and Momentum (13) factor ranks across MoatMap's 19,000+ stock universe.

Does Sterling Metals Corp. have an economic moat?

Sterling Metals Corp. (SAG.V) has a Quality factor score of 27/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Sterling Metals Corp. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Sterling Metals Corp. (SAG.V) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 1/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Sterling Metals Corp. in?

Sterling Metals Corp. (SAG.V) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry (Canada).

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SAG.V

STRONG SELLREMOVE

Sterling Metals Corp. · Basic Materials · Canada · $40M · Avg Vol: $40K/d

StockRank

P/E (TTM)

—

ROE

-29.6%

D/E

—

Dividend %

—

Director Trades · 180d

None in 180d →

Buybacks · 180d

None in 180d →

AI CONVICTION THESIS

Sterling Metals is a junior exploration company with no production, cash flow, or proven reserves. While the copper supercycle is a high-conviction theme, we express this via low-cost, high-ROIC producers rather than speculative junior explorers that dilute shareholders.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Sterling Metals Corp. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the discovery of high-grade polymetallic deposits in Atlantic Canada. The company's key assets include the Sail Pond silver-copper-lead-zinc project and the Adeline copper-silver project in Newfoundland and Labrador. It operates as a systematic explorer, utilizing advanced geophysics and drilling to define district-scale mineral systems in emerging mining jurisdictions.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR
Revenue	0	0	0	0	—
EPS	-0.14	-0.12	-0.41	-0.14	—
Shares	7M	11M	25M	46M	+560.5%
Debt	247,741	459,443	310,766	1M	68.0%
Equity	9M	13M	10M	18M	26.9%
Op CF	-634,401	-918,101	-482,986	-1M	—
Inv CF	-2M	-3M	-2M	-4M	—
Fin CF	3M	4M	687,089	13M	—

PRICE (1M)-1.6%

SMA 50SMA 200

$0.88

RSI (14)

54.4

52W High

$2.22

From 52W High

0.4%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

-27.3%11.6

ROE

-29.6%13.1

GP/Assets

—N/A

Op. Margin

0.0%26.7

FCF/Assets

-24.1%12.9

Piotroski

—27.0

Int. Cover

-50.0x5.2

D/E Ratio

—N/A

Current Ratio

7.83x85.8

Value

P/E (TTM)

—N/A

EV/EBITDA

—N/A

P/FCF

—N/A

P/B

2.2x45.9

P/S

—N/A

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

40%3.9

RS 6M

-48%11.2

SMA 50/200

0.83x5.5

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

—N/A

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$40M

P/E (Forward)

—

Gross Margin

0.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of SAG.V are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
SAG.V	Sterling Metals Corp.(you)	$40M	1	STRONG SELL
AZEM.V	Arizona Eagle Mining Corp.	$38M	1	STRONG SELL
MMET.V	Miata Metals Corp.	$41M	2	STRONG SELL
TOC.CN	Tocvan Ventures Corp.	$34M	1	STRONG SELL
NBM.V	NEO Battery Materials Ltd.	$43M	3	STRONG SELL
KNG.V	Kingsmen Resources Ltd.	$29M	1	STRONG SELL
CGM.V	CANADIAN GOLDFIELDS DISCOVERY C	$32M	4	STRONG SELL
LBNK.V	LithiumBank Resources Corp.	$28M	1	STRONG SELL
LFLR.CN	LaFleur Minerals Inc.	$31M	4	STRONG SELL
LCE.V	Century Lithium Corp.	$41M	9	STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE -12.3% · P/E 15.3x · Gross margin 0.0%

Sterling Metals Corp. (SAG.V) — Stock Score Summary

Sterling Metals Corp. (SAG.V) has a MoatMap StockRank of 1/100 based on Quality (27/100), Value (28/100), and Momentum (13/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Sterling Metals is a junior exploration company with no production, cash flow, or proven reserves. While the copper supercycle is a high-conviction theme, we express this via low-cost, high-ROIC producers rather than speculative junior explorers that dilute shareholders.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$0.88
Market Cap	$40M
Price/Book	2.25
Return on Equity	-29.6%
Return on Invested Capital	-27.3%
Gross Margin	0.0%
Operating Margin	0.0%
Free Cash Flow	$-3M

Sterling Metals Corp. operates in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (Canada).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sterling Metals Corp.’s (SAG.V) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Sterling Metals Corp. (SAG.V) is 1/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (27), Value (28), and Momentum (13) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Sterling Metals Corp. have an economic moat?: Sterling Metals Corp. (SAG.V) has a Quality factor score of 27/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Sterling Metals Corp. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Sterling Metals Corp. (SAG.V) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 1/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Sterling Metals Corp. in?: Sterling Metals Corp. (SAG.V) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry (Canada).