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Is Newmont (NEM) Fairly Valued After Its 251% Three Year Run?

Simply Wall St · 3d ago

Newmont has delivered a very strong 3 year share price run, so the key question now is whether the current US$123.55 price is properly supported by the cash the business can generate. With the stock still reacting to fresh headlines, the link between recent returns and underlying cash flows deserves a closer look.

  • The share price has gained about 251.1% over the past 3 years, which puts a lot of weight on the idea that Newmont's future cash flows can justify that kind of move.
  • UBS lifting its price target after the Fourmile ownership issue with Barrick was resolved suggests investors now have a clearer view on potential capital commitments and the timing of cash returns from that asset.
  • If you'd rather focus on earnings, this one's for you. See why Newmont's 15.0x P/E tells a different valuation story.

The stock's next move may depend on whether Newmont's current market value lines up with what its cash flows imply using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) view.

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Is Newmont Fairly Priced on Cash Flow?

The Discounted Cash Flow model here projects the cash Newmont might return to shareholders over time and compares that to the current $123.55 share price. On the latest figures, the miner generated trailing twelve month free cash flow of about $8.7b in $ terms, and the forecast path in this model assumes those cash flows ease back toward 2030 rather than climb aggressively.

Analyst inputs used in the DCF point to a business that is projected to keep generating multi billion dollar free cash flow, with a gradual drift lower in the outer years instead of rapid expansion. Because UBS recently lifted its price target after the Fourmile ownership issue with Barrick was resolved, the DCF alignment with the current market price suggests that clearer project visibility is already largely reflected in expectations. Find out what Newmont could be worth using our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) estimate.

The Newmont Narrative: What Would Justify Today's Price?

Narratives for Newmont pick up where the DCF puzzle leaves off and spell out which specific paths for growth, margins and earnings would need to hold for the stock to end up valued meaningfully higher or lower than today. Each narrative ties its number to a clear view on how Newmont's operating profile and risks might evolve, giving you a reference point you can revisit as fresh information comes through.

Newmont supporters and sceptics are looking at the same cash engine and coming away with very different conclusions about how much is already priced in.

Bull case: 7% undervalued

"The realization of synergies and increased production scale following the Newcrest Mining acquisition, together with ongoing asset optimization and the ramp-up of expansion projects (such as Ahafo North and Tanami), should support long-term revenue growth and cash flow stability…"

Discover why this Narrative puts Newmont at 7% undervalued.

Bear case: 32% overvalued

"Compounded by ongoing depletion of economically viable reserves, Newmont will be forced to develop more lower-grade, higher-cost deposits, leading to a structural rise in all-in sustaining costs, which compresses operating and net margins even in periods of stable or rising metal prices…"

Explore why this Narrative puts Newmont at 32% overvalued.

One more Newmont check that belongs beside the price math

Valuation only tells part of the Newmont story, since internal checks have also highlighted specific risks that deserve a closer look before you lean on any cash flow model too heavily. Take a closer look at 1 warning sign before settling on a valuation.

This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.