NEWMONT Corp /DE/ (NEM) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2025-10-23. Data as of Q1 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 20.3%. FCF margin 37.0%. D/E 0.1x. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-23.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	20.3%	Above industry average
FCF Margin	37.0%	Strong cash generation
Debt/Equity	0.1x	Conservative leverage

ROIC 20.3% — Top 25% of sector peers. FCF margin 37.0% — Top 5%.

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Profitability: NEWMONT Corp /DE/ earns 20.3% ROIC, Top 25% in Materials

ROIC TTM 20.3%, sector median 4.9%, Top 25%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 31.8% × asset turnover 0.4x. Gross margin 68.3%. Operating margin 52.8%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-23.

Metric	NEM	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	20.3%	Excellent	Above sector median of 4.9%
Return on Equity (ROE)	25.6%	Excellent	Efficient use of shareholder equity
Gross Margin	68.3%	Excellent	Strong pricing power
Operating Margin	52.8%	Excellent	Efficient operations

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Cash Flow: NEWMONT Corp /DE/ generates $9.2B FCF at 37.0% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $9.2B. FCF margin 37.0%, Top 5%. OCF/Net income 1.4x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-23.

Metric	NEM	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	37.0%	Excellent	Excellent cash conversion
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$9.2B	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	1.4x	Excellent	High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: NEWMONT Corp /DE/ at 0.1x leverage

Debt/Equity 0.1x. Net cash $3.7B. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-23.

Metric	NEM	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	0.1x	Excellent	Conservative capital structure
Net Cash Position	$3.7B	Excellent	Net cash positive

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Valuation: NEWMONT Corp /DE/ trades at 13.4x earnings

P/E 13.4x. EV/Sales 4.5x. FCF yield 8.2%. Dividend yield 1.0%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-23.

Metric	NEM	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	13.4x	Adequate	Reasonable valuation
EV/Sales	4.5x	Good	Growth premium priced in
FCF Yield	8.2%	Excellent	Attractive cash return
Dividend Yield	1.0%	Adequate	Growth focus over income

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Capital Allocation: NEWMONT Corp /DE/ returns 4.4% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 4.4% (div 1.0% + buyback 3.4%). Capital returned $5.0B TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-23.

Metric	NEM	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	4.4%	Good	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Buyback Yield	3.4%	Good	Active share repurchases
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$5.0B	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	20.3%	Top 25%	4.1x above
Free Cash Flow Margin	37.0%	Top 5%	28.0x above
Gross Margin	68.3%	Top 5%	2.5x above
Operating Margin	52.8%	Top 5%	6.3x above
Return on Equity (ROE)	25.6%	Top 25%	3.5x above
P/E Ratio	13.4x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	NEM	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	20.3%	Excellent	Top 25% of sector (median: 4.9%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	37.0%	Excellent	Top 5% of sector (median: 1.3%)
Gross Margin	68.3%	Excellent	Top 5% of sector (median: 27.4%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	14.5%	Excellent	Conservative capital structure
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	13.4x	Adequate	Attractively valued
Free Cash Flow Yield	8.2%	Excellent	High cash return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is NEWMONT Corp /DE/'s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

NEWMONT Corp /DE/ (NEM) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 20.3%. Sector median 4.9%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-23.

Q: What is NEWMONT Corp /DE/'s Free Cash Flow Margin?

NEWMONT Corp /DE/ (NEM) has a free cash flow margin of 37.0%, generating $9.2 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-23.

Q: What is NEWMONT Corp /DE/'s P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

NEWMONT Corp /DE/ (NEM) trades at a P/E ratio of 13.4x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 4.5x. FCF yield 8.2%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-23.

Q: Does NEWMONT Corp /DE/ pay a dividend?

NEWMONT Corp /DE/ (NEM) currently pays a dividend yield of 1.0%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 4.4%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-23.

Q: What is NEWMONT Corp /DE/'s revenue and earnings growth?

NEWMONT Corp /DE/ (NEM) grew revenue by 26.9% year-over-year. EPS +73.5% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-23.

Q: Is NEWMONT Corp /DE/ buying back stock?

NEWMONT Corp /DE/ (NEM) repurchased $3.9 billion of stock over the trailing twelve months. This represents a buyback yield of 3.4%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-23.

Q: How does NEWMONT Corp /DE/ compare to competitors in Materials?

Compared to other companies in Materials, NEWMONT Corp /DE/ (NEM) shows: ROIC 20.3%, sector median 4.9% (Top 25%). FCF margin 37.0%, sector median 1.3% (Top 5%). Gross margin 68.3%, 40.9pp above sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Materials companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with NEWMONT Corp /DE/?

No quantitative warning flags fired for NEWMONT Corp /DE/ (NEM) on margin trend, FCF trend, ROIC trend, or leverage thresholds. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-23.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2025-10-23. TTM metrics as of Q1 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.