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Outperform 72 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:72Outperform
Price Target:
C$3.50
▲(34.62% Upside)
Action:UpgradedDate:12/30/25
The score is driven primarily by the improved financial profile (profitability step-change and low leverage), supported by constructive technical momentum. Positive project and operational catalysts add support, while below-ideal cash conversion and the sustainability of the recent earnings jump keep the score from rating higher.
Positive Factors
Low leverage / strong balance sheet
Near-zero debt gives durable financial flexibility to fund exploration, permitting and project studies without immediate refinancing pressure. A conservative balance sheet lowers solvency risk through commodity cycles, enabling opportunistic partnerships or asset moves without forced disposals.
Positive free cash flow
Sustained positive free cash flow improves the company's ability to self-fund drilling, studies and development work, lowering dependency on equity dilution. Strong FCF growth supports long-term project advancement, M&A optionality and preserves strategic flexibility through commodity cycles.
Revenue and margin improvement
A meaningful step-up in revenue and very high reported margins indicate improving operating leverage and potential commercial viability of assets. If sustained, these margins can drive attractive returns on capital and fund reinvestment or value-realizing transactions.
Negative Factors
Earnings durability risk
Rapid transition from multi-year losses to high reported earnings raises the risk that part of recent profits are transitory or non-recurring. If underlying commodity realizations or one-off items reverse, earnings could re-normalize and undermine recent performance improvements.
Weak cash conversion
Low OCF-to-income ratios suggest reported profits are not fully converting to cash, exposing the company to working-capital swings or accrual adjustments. Persistent weak conversion would constrain self-funding for development and could force external financing or dilution.
Return sustainability risk
Very high recent ROE and margins may reflect temporary factors; if returns revert toward historical norms the company’s capacity to finance growth organically and attract stable partner financing could weaken, slowing project advancement.

Heliostar Metals (HSTR) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)

Heliostar Metals Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionHeliostar Metals Ltd. engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in North America. It explores for gold and silver deposits. The company holds 100% interests in the Unga Gold project that covers an area of 240 square kilometers located in Alaska, the United States; and the Cumaro project in Mexico. It also has an option to acquire 100% interests in the Oso Negro and La Lola projects in Mexico. The company was formerly known as Redstar Gold Corp. and changed its name to Heliostar Metals Ltd. in October 2020. Heliostar Metals Ltd. was incorporated in 1983 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
How the Company Makes MoneyHeliostar Metals makes money primarily through the exploration and potential development of mineral properties with a focus on gold. The company's revenue model is centered around increasing the value of its exploration assets through successful drilling programs, resource delineation, and strategic project advancements. Key revenue streams include raising capital through equity financing to fund exploration activities, and potentially monetizing assets through joint ventures, partnerships, or selling interests in projects to larger mining companies. Significant partnerships with other mining companies or investors can contribute to its earnings by providing the necessary capital or expertise to advance exploration projects.

Heliostar Metals Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Strong turnaround with sharp TTM revenue growth and very high reported profitability, supported by a conservative, near-zero-debt balance sheet. The main offset is quality/durability risk: earnings have shifted quickly from years of losses and cash conversion is weaker than net income (OCF below net income).
Income Statement
74
Positive
TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) results show a sharp step-change in scale and profitability, with revenue up 38.0% and very strong reported margins (gross margin ~51% and net margin ~57%). This is a major improvement versus prior years (2021–2024) that showed no revenue and meaningful losses. The key weakness is volatility/visibility: the business moved from multiple years of losses to very high profitability in a short period, which can be less predictable in the gold space and may include one-off or non-recurring drivers.
Balance Sheet
82
Very Positive
The balance sheet is conservatively financed with essentially no leverage (TTM total debt of 0 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0; annual 2025 debt-to-equity is still minimal at ~0.003). Equity and assets have expanded substantially versus 2024, and returns on equity are strong in the latest periods (TTM ~72% and annual 2025 ~34%), reflecting the jump in earnings. The main watch-out is that these elevated returns may be difficult to sustain if earnings normalize, given the company’s historically loss-making profile.
Cash Flow
61
Positive
Cash generation has improved materially: TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) operating cash flow is positive (~$18.6M) and free cash flow is positive (~$17.0M), with very strong free cash flow growth (+192.7%). Free cash flow is also broadly in line with reported profit (free cash flow is ~0.91x net income). The key weakness is conversion: operating cash flow covers only ~0.60x net income in TTM (and ~0.29x in annual 2025), suggesting earnings are not fully translating into operating cash yet and could be working-capital/quality-of-earnings sensitive.
BreakdownTTMJun 2025Jun 2024Jun 2023Jun 2022Jun 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue97.19M36.57M0.000.000.000.00
Gross Profit49.98M18.58M-186.69K-28.84K-52.80K-9.96K
EBITDA76.18M31.11M-17.77M-3.60M-11.40M-8.91M
Net Income55.56M21.04M-19.93M-4.53M-12.46M-8.26M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets129.88M117.23M28.36M33.69M12.16M13.12M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments34.58M27.18M752.89K4.16M1.31M2.90M
Total Debt0.00212.06K0.000.000.000.00
Total Liabilities62.38M55.68M5.14M3.95M1.88M453.62K
Stockholders Equity67.50M61.54M23.22M29.74M10.28M12.67M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow16.98M5.26M-14.91M-5.73M-10.47M-8.11M
Operating Cash Flow18.61M5.85M-14.80M-5.61M-10.12M-7.83M
Investing Cash Flow-2.31M-1.27M-85.75K-14.17M1.06M2.20M
Financing Cash Flow21.46M22.01M11.51M22.73M9.00M6.81M

Heliostar Metals Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Neutral
Last Price2.60
Price Trends
50DMA
2.83
Negative
100DMA
2.51
Positive
200DMA
1.96
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.02
Positive
RSI
40.53
Neutral
STOCH
15.54
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:HSTR, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 2.6 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2.80, below the 50-day MA of 2.83, and above the 200-day MA of 1.96, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.02 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 40.53 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 15.54 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for TSE:HSTR.

Heliostar Metals Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
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Sector (55)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
72
Outperform
C$667.11M90.93
71
Outperform
C$890.97M98.4529.30%45.36%-14.35%
56
Neutral
C$708.52M6.23-5.98%-5.94%-153.35%
55
Neutral
$6.65B3.83-15.92%6.20%10.91%7.18%
52
Neutral
C$958.81M-28.84-10.64%54.00%
47
Neutral
C$771.39M-3.94-11.85%50.54%
* General Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
TSE:HSTR
Heliostar Metals
2.60
1.69
185.71%
TSE:FF
First Mining Gold
0.57
0.44
356.00%
TSE:MKO
Mako Mining Corp
10.24
6.26
157.29%
TSE:JAG
Jaguar Mining
8.31
5.71
219.62%
TSE:AMRQ
Amaroq Ltd.
2.06
0.36
21.18%

Heliostar Metals Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Heliostar Options Non-Core Mexican Exploration Assets to Zacatecas Silver
Positive
Mar 2, 2026

Heliostar Metals has signed a binding option agreement granting Zacatecas Silver the right to acquire four non-core Mexican exploration projects: Cumaro, La Lola, Oso Negro and Ejutla. The assets have seen limited exploration since Heliostar shifted focus to production and advanced development, but are described as highly prospective.

Under the deal, Heliostar will receive staged payments over three years totaling $450,000 in cash and $750,000 in Zacatecas Silver shares, including an initial $150,000 in cash and $300,000 in shares at closing. The company will retain a 2% net smelter return royalty on the properties, with half of that royalty purchasable before commercial production, allowing Heliostar to monetize non-core assets while preserving upside exposure as it concentrates capital on its core Mexican mines and projects.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:HSTR) stock is a Buy with a C$3.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Heliostar Metals stock, see the TSE:HSTR Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and Strategy
Heliostar Extends High-Grade Gold Mineralization at Ana Paula Expansion Zone
Positive
Feb 24, 2026

Heliostar Metals reported strong new drilling results from the Ana Paula project, including a 25.45 metre interval grading 8.26 grams per tonne gold in its first down-dip test of the Expansion Zone beneath the High Grade Panel. Additional high-grade intercepts near surface and at depth will be incorporated into a forthcoming resource update for the feasibility study, with mineralization remaining open to the north, northwest and at depth.

The company has now completed 72 holes totaling 23,979 metres in the current program, with 34 holes still awaiting assays as drilling continues across the High Grade Panel, its margins and the deeper Expansion Zone. Data from the campaign, including rock strength, hydrogeologic and metallurgical samples, is intended to refine Ana Paula’s mine design and could expand the planned mining inventory if step-out drilling continues to confirm extensions of high-grade gold mineralization.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:HSTR) stock is a Buy with a C$3.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Heliostar Metals stock, see the TSE:HSTR Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Heliostar Marks First Gold Pour in San Agustin Mine Restart, Lifts 2026 Output Outlook
Positive
Feb 5, 2026

Heliostar Metals has achieved the first official gold pour from its fully owned San Agustin mine in Mexico following a successful restart of operations in late January 2026, with mining, crushing and stacking of new ore resumed on schedule and on budget in the fourth quarter of 2025. The operation is ramping up ahead of internal targets for ore mining rates and recoverable ounces, supporting 2026 production guidance of 30,000–32,700 ounces of gold and contributing to a more than 60% increase in the company’s consolidated production guidance while maintaining an all-in sustaining cost of about $2,000 per ounce; management expects cash flow from San Agustin at budgeted gold prices to fund exploration, capital programs such as a pit expansion at La Colorada and decline development at Ana Paula, and is advancing a 10,000–15,000 metre drill program at San Agustin aimed at extending mine life.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:HSTR) stock is a Buy with a C$3.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Heliostar Metals stock, see the TSE:HSTR Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Heliostar Files NI 43-101 Prefeasibility Study for Cerro del Gallo Project in Mexico
Positive
Jan 26, 2026

Heliostar Metals has filed a National Instrument 43-101 compliant Prefeasibility Study Technical Report for its Cerro del Gallo gold project in Guanajuato, Mexico, formalizing an important step in advancing the asset’s development. Prepared by Kappes, Cassiday & Associates and now available on Canadian securities and company websites, the study supports Heliostar’s broader strategy of building a pipeline of Mexican gold projects that can underpin its ambition to become a mid-tier producer, potentially enhancing its project portfolio quality and visibility among investors and industry partners.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:HSTR) stock is a Buy with a C$3.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Heliostar Metals stock, see the TSE:HSTR Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Heliostar Sets 2026 Output Guidance and Funds $27 Million Growth Program From Operations
Positive
Jan 13, 2026

Heliostar Metals has issued its 2026 guidance, forecasting consolidated gold production of 50,000–55,000 ounces and 290,000–320,000 ounces of silver, with by-product cash costs of $1,850–$1,950 per ounce and all-in sustaining costs of $2,025–$2,125 per ounce. The company plans to fund a US$27 million exploration and growth program from operating cash flow, including pre-stripping for the Veta Madre open-pit expansion at La Colorada, continued steady-state output at the recently restarted San Agustin mine, and further advancement of the Ana Paula feasibility study and access decline, positioning the business for higher production and potential reserve growth from 2027 onward despite cost pressures from inflation and contractor expenses.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:HSTR) stock is a Buy with a C$3.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Heliostar Metals stock, see the TSE:HSTR Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Heliostar Meets 2025 Output Targets and Ends Year With US$41M Cash, No Debt
Positive
Jan 7, 2026

Heliostar Metals reported 2025 production of 34,098 gold equivalent ounces, comprising 32,990 ounces of gold and 80,527 ounces of silver, meeting its full-year guidance range. The company ended 2025 with a preliminary cash balance of US$41 million and no debt, underpinning plans to ramp up output in 2026 following the successful restart of the La Colorada and San Agustin mines, while advancing the Ana Paula project through feasibility work as it pursues a long-term scale-up toward significantly higher annual production.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:HSTR) stock is a Buy with a C$3.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Heliostar Metals stock, see the TSE:HSTR Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Heliostar Files NI 43-101 PEA for Ana Paula Gold Project in Mexico
Positive
Dec 22, 2025

Heliostar Metals has filed a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) technical report for its Ana Paula Project in Guerrero, Mexico, prepared under National Instrument 43-101 standards by M3 Engineering & Technology Corp. with JDS Energy & Mining as a subcontractor. The filing of this NI 43-101-compliant PEA marks a key technical and regulatory milestone for Ana Paula, providing an economic framework for the project and reinforcing Heliostar’s broader strategy to build scale in Mexico and progress toward its goal of becoming a mid-tier gold producer.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:HSTR) stock is a Buy with a C$5.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Heliostar Metals stock, see the TSE:HSTR Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Heliostar Restarts San Agustin Mine to Boost Gold Output and Cash Flow
Positive
Dec 18, 2025

Heliostar Metals has restarted mining, crushing, conveying and ore stacking operations at its San Agustin gold mine in Durango, Mexico, following receipt of final government approvals and completion of key site works including surface access rights, power line adjustments and recommissioning of a 30,000-tonne-per-day crushing circuit. The company expects the current reserve at San Agustin to yield 45,000 ounces of gold at an all-in sustaining cost of US$1,990 per ounce, generating an estimated US$40 million in cash flow at prevailing gold prices, while an ongoing 10,000–15,000 metre drilling program targeting oxide extensions could extend mine life; a recent technical report outlines a 1.2-year mine plan with a probable reserve of 68,000 ounces and robust project economics, supporting Heliostar’s strategy to increase production and enhance per-share value heading into 2026.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:HSTR) stock is a Buy with a C$5.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Heliostar Metals stock, see the TSE:HSTR Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Heliostar Metals Advances La Colorada Expansion with Positive Permitting Progress
Positive
Dec 15, 2025

Heliostar Metals Ltd. has acknowledged positive media reports regarding the progress of its La Colorada expansion project in Sonora, Mexico. The company has completed necessary submissions for a permit to expand the Veta Madre open pit and is expecting formal documentation to confirm the permit in Q1 2026, which will allow the restart of open-pit mining. This development is a significant step in Heliostar’s strategy to enhance its production capabilities and strengthen its position in the gold mining industry.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:HSTR) stock is a Buy with a C$5.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Heliostar Metals stock, see the TSE:HSTR Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyProduct-Related Announcements
Heliostar Metals Unveils Promising Prefeasibility Study for Cerro del Gallo Project
Positive
Dec 11, 2025

Heliostar Metals has announced a positive prefeasibility study for its Cerro del Gallo project in Mexico, highlighting strong economic potential with a post-tax NPV of $424 million and an IRR of 33.1% at a base gold price of $2,300 per ounce. The study outlines a 15.3-year mine life with significant expansion potential, positioning the project as a key component in Heliostar’s growth strategy to achieve 300,000 ounces of annual gold equivalent production by the end of the decade.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:HSTR) stock is a Buy with a C$3.75 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Heliostar Metals stock, see the TSE:HSTR Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Dec 30, 2025