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Neutral 67 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Neutral 67 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Neutral 67 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Neutral 67 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Neutral 67 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Neutral 67 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Neutral 67 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:67Neutral
Price Target:
C$52.00
▲(15.25% Upside)
Action:DowngradedDate:03/20/26
The score is supported primarily by strong 2025 financial performance (high profitability, improved cash generation, and near-zero leverage), but is held back by weak technicals (below key moving averages with negative MACD) and only middling valuation (high P/E and low yield).
Positive Factors
Balance sheet strength
Very low leverage and a near-zero debt-to-equity ratio materially increase financial flexibility. Over the next several months this supports deal-making, cushions cash flows in commodity downturns, and reduces refinancing risk versus peers dependent on external debt.
Robust cash generation
Strong 2025 operating and free cash flows indicate the business can internally fund growth initiatives, acquisitions, or shareholder returns without immediate reliance on equity or debt markets. Sustained cash conversion enhances resilience and strategic optionality.
High profitability and revenue growth
Exceptionally high margins reflect the royalty/streaming model's low operating capital intensity and strong pricing power when production is healthy. Combined with sharp revenue growth, this strengthens sustainable free-cash-flow potential and return on invested capital.
Negative Factors
Earnings and cash flow volatility
Prior multi-year losses and episodes of negative free cash flow reduce confidence that 2025 performance is durable. This cyclicality means management may need to conserve cash or issue equity in downturns, constraining long-term capital allocation and dividend reliability.
Counterparty & production dependence
As a non-operator, revenue timing and volumes depend on third-party miners. Operational setbacks, permitting delays, or operator underperformance directly reduce royalty receipts, limiting predictability of cash flows and increasing exposure to counterparties' execution risk.
Concentration to gold / industry cyclicality
Concentration in gold ties earnings to a cyclical commodity and price swings. Even with diversified contracts, sector-wide downturns can depress production economics and royalties simultaneously, making cash flows and margins sensitive to prolonged commodity cycles.

OR Royalties (OR) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)

OR Royalties Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionOR Royalties, Inc. engages in the acquisition, mining, and exploration of precious metals, streams, and other royalties. It holds interests in the Canadian Malartic mine. The company was founded on April 29, 2014 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
How the Company Makes MoneyOR Royalties makes money primarily through royalty and streaming contracts tied to mineral production. Under royalty agreements, it receives a contractual percentage of revenue or production (often calculated on gross or net smelter return terms, depending on the contract) from a mine or project, based on the volume of metal produced and prevailing commodity prices. Under streaming agreements, it provides upfront capital to a mine operator and, in return, gains the right to purchase a defined portion of future metal production at a predetermined price (usually below spot); OR Royalties then sells the acquired metal at market prices, capturing the spread between the fixed purchase price and the realized sale price. Additional earnings can come from upfront option or structuring payments, buyback payments if an operator repurchases a portion of a royalty/stream (where permitted), and income from a diversified portfolio of interests that can include both producing and non-producing assets (with producing assets generating current cash flow and development assets providing potential future revenue as projects advance to production). Its results are influenced by production volumes at partner-operated mines, commodity prices, contract-specific terms (including caps, step-downs, and buybacks where applicable), counterparty performance, and the timing of new deal deployment.

OR Royalties Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Nov 05, 2025
(Q3-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 13, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call presented a strong financial performance with record revenues, high cash margins, and a debt-free status. However, challenges such as lost GEOs, potential delays in future production, and difficulties in securing new transactions were noted. The sentiment is balanced with a slight positive tilt due to significant achievements.
Q3-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Record Revenue and Cash Flows
OR Royalties achieved record revenues of $71.6 million in Q3 2025, up 71% compared to the same period last year, largely due to increased commodity prices and deliveries.
Debt-Free Status Achieved
For the first time in over 10 years, OR Royalties is in a debt-free position, having paid down the outstanding balance of its revolving credit facility.
High Cash Margins
The company reported cash margins of just under 97%, in line with its annual budget.
Strong GEOs and Precious Metals Revenue
OR Royalties earned 20,326 gold equivalent ounces in Q3, a 3% improvement over Q2, with 95% of GEOs derived from precious metals. 65% of revenues were directly from gold.
Significant Non-Cash Gain
A non-cash gain of $54 million was generated in Q3 due to the revaluation of Osisko Development equity investment.
Negative Updates
Lost Gold Equivalent Ounces
Due to higher-than-budgeted gold prices versus silver and copper, OR Royalties is tracking approximately 2,000 to 2,100 GEOs lower than its original budget.
Potential Delays in Future Production
The Eagle Mine's future production plans are uncertain, with decisions on inclusion in the 5-year outlook pending until 2026.
Commodity Price Volatility
The company noted significant commodity price volatility, which could affect the number of 'lost' GEOs by year-end.
Challenges in Securing New Transactions
Despite a busy corporate development team, OR Royalties has not concluded new transactions due to valuation and structural concerns, impacting potential growth.
Company Guidance
During the Q3 2025 results conference call, OR Royalties provided detailed guidance on several key metrics and their performance outlook. The company reported earning 20,326 gold equivalent ounces (GEOs) in the third quarter, reflecting a 3% increase from the second quarter. OR Royalties is on track to achieve the midpoint of its 2025 GEO delivery guidance range of 80,000 to 88,000 GEOs. The company noted the impact of higher-than-budgeted commodity prices, which has resulted in a shortfall of approximately 2,000 to 2,100 GEOs, though overall revenues and cash flows have reached record levels due to these elevated prices. The average realized gold price for the first nine months was $3,188 per ounce, significantly higher than the prior year. OR Royalties maintained a cash margin of just under 97% and ended the quarter with $57 million in cash, achieving a debt-free status. The company reiterated its disciplined approach to capital allocation and commitment to shareholder returns, highlighted by its 44th consecutive quarterly dividend of $0.055 per share. The call also emphasized the anticipated stronger performance in Q4 2025, bolstered by improved silver grades at Mantos Blancos and ongoing production ramp-ups at key assets like Namdini.

OR Royalties Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Strong 2025 fundamentals: very high margins, sharp net income rebound, and robust operating/free cash flow with minimal leverage. Main offset is historical volatility (multiple loss years and uneven/negative free cash flow in 2022–2023), which raises durability risk.
Income Statement
83
Very Positive
Profitability is a clear strength: 2025 shows very strong margins (gross margin ~83%, operating margin ~73%, net margin ~74%) and net income rebounded sharply to ~288M after losses in 2021–2023 and a low-profit year in 2024. Growth also accelerated materially in 2025 (revenue up ~54% year over year) after a relatively flat 2024. Key watch-out: earnings have been volatile over the cycle, with multiple loss years prior to 2025, which lowers confidence in the durability of the current run-rate.
Balance Sheet
88
Very Positive
Balance sheet strength is high, driven by very low leverage and a sizable equity base. Debt is down dramatically in 2025 (to ~12M) and debt-to-equity is near-zero (~0.006), improving from already moderate levels in prior years. Returns improved meaningfully in 2025 (return on equity ~14.7%) after weak/negative returns in 2021–2024, but the historical volatility in returns is the main constraint on an even higher score.
Cash Flow
81
Very Positive
Cash generation improved significantly in 2025 with operating cash flow of ~343M and free cash flow of ~292M, alongside strong free-cash-flow growth (~157%). Free cash flow covers a large portion of net income in 2025 (~0.85), suggesting earnings are largely cash-backed. However, free cash flow was negative in 2022–2023 and uneven in 2020–2024, indicating variability that investors should factor into expectations.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue387.57M190.98M182.79M162.33M176.35M
Gross Profit323.14M184.24M170.48M150.35M146.83M
EBITDA334.30M161.30M142.54M132.06M129.02M
Net Income287.96M16.25M-37.34M-88.50M-18.47M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets2.16B1.39B1.51B1.52B1.89B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments194.83M59.06M57.16M67.48M90.73M
Total Debt12.06M98.62M150.49M115.94M336.27M
Total Liabilities195.73M202.43M268.75M228.49M497.72M
Stockholders Equity1.96B1.19B1.24B1.29B1.28B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow291.64M82.32M-78.37M-10.63M11.85M
Operating Cash Flow343.17M152.25M140.82M81.94M83.20M
Investing Cash Flow1.89M-72.01M-165.52M-284.59M-213.34M
Financing Cash Flow-228.24M-71.27M10.77M163.39M-15.37M

OR Royalties Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price45.12
Price Trends
50DMA
57.97
Negative
100DMA
52.75
Negative
200DMA
48.01
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-2.46
Positive
RSI
23.71
Positive
STOCH
5.10
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:OR, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 45.12 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 58.00, below the 50-day MA of 57.97, and below the 200-day MA of 48.01, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -2.46 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 23.71 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 5.10 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for TSE:OR.

OR Royalties Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
69
Neutral
C$165.02M50.828.39%39.37%
68
Neutral
C$1.52B80.562.92%131.18%150.47%
67
Neutral
C$8.46B31.7014.47%0.55%37.22%
61
Neutral
$10.43B7.12-0.05%2.87%2.86%-36.73%
61
Neutral
C$259.27M23.763.47%2.07%5.24%-17.24%
* Basic Materials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
TSE:OR
OR Royalties
45.12
15.85
54.16%
TSE:TRX
Tanzanian Royalty Exploration
1.78
1.33
295.56%
TSE:ELE
Elemental Royalties
23.66
10.36
77.89%
TSE:OGN
Orogen Royalties
2.78
1.83
192.63%
TSE:FISH
Sailfish Royalty
3.40
1.76
107.32%

OR Royalties Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesStock BuybackDividendsFinancial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and Financing
OR Royalties Posts Record 2025 Results and Expands Global Royalty Portfolio
Positive
Feb 18, 2026

OR Royalties reported record 2025 results, including revenues of $277.4 million, operating cash flow of $245.6 million, and net earnings of $206.1 million, while remaining debt-free with $142.1 million in cash and expanding its credit facility to $650 million plus an accordion. The company executed several strategic royalty and stream acquisitions in North America, Japan, Ghana, and Peru, initiated first payments from key assets such as Namdini and Bralorne, adjusted its board composition, maintained a steady dividend, and issued 2026 guidance of 80,000–90,000 GEOs at a ~97% cash margin, underpinned by ramp-ups at Dalgaranga and San Gabriel that strengthen its long‑term growth outlook.

OR Royalties’ aggressive portfolio expansion, including a 100% silver stream on Orla’s South Railroad project and additional NSR exposure to Namdini and San Gabriel, positions the company for increased cash generation and greater geographic diversification. The acquisition of eight royalties from Gold Fields, continued share buybacks, and rising dividend levels underscore a capital allocation strategy aimed at enhancing shareholder returns while consolidating its role as a leading precious metals royalty player amid favorable gold market dynamics.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:OR) stock is a Buy with a C$70.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on OR Royalties stock, see the TSE:OR Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
OR Royalties Buys $115 Million Precious Metals Royalty Portfolio Anchored by San Gabriel Mine
Positive
Feb 18, 2026

OR Royalties has agreed to buy a portfolio of eight precious metals royalties from Gold Fields affiliates for $115 million, led by a 1.5% net smelter return royalty on Buenaventura’s newly producing San Gabriel gold and silver mine in Peru. The deal immediately boosts expected gold-equivalent deliveries in 2026 and supports a projected 50% increase in GEO output by 2030, with no contingent capital required.

The acquired package also includes a 1.0% NSR on Galiano’s Nkran pushback in Ghana and a 2.0% NSR on Torque Metals’ Paris project in Western Australia, plus a 2.5% net profits interest over Freeport and Amarc’s JOY exploration district in British Columbia. By adding producing, development and exploration assets in Tier-1 jurisdictions while maintaining a strong gold and silver focus, OR Royalties enhances its long-term growth profile and diversifies its cash‑flow pipeline for investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:OR) stock is a Buy with a C$70.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on OR Royalties stock, see the TSE:OR Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyDividends
OR Royalties Declares Q1 2026 Dividend and Highlights DRIP Requirements
Positive
Feb 18, 2026

OR Royalties Inc. has declared a first-quarter 2026 dividend of US$0.055 per common share, payable on April 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 31, with the Canadian-dollar equivalent to be set using the Bank of Canada’s exchange rate on the record date. The company also reminded non-registered beneficial shareholders that, following its 2025 name change and new CUSIP, they may need to re-enroll to keep participating in its dividend reinvestment plan, which offers a 3% discount and may have tax implications depending on individual circumstances.

The dividend decision underlines OR Royalties’ ongoing capital-return strategy as it continues to leverage a large portfolio of royalties and streams anchored by its cornerstone interest in the Canadian Malartic Complex. By highlighting the mechanics and potential tax considerations of its dividend reinvestment plan, the company is seeking to maintain and potentially deepen shareholder engagement while ensuring investors understand the administrative steps required to benefit from discounted share reinvestment.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:OR) stock is a Buy with a C$70.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on OR Royalties stock, see the TSE:OR 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: Mar 20, 2026