A-Mark Precious Metals (AMRK)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $29.24 | Market Cap: $722.1 MilSector: Financials | Industry: Diversified Capital Markets
A-Mark Precious Metals (AMRK)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $29.24Market Cap: $722.1 MilSector: FinancialsIndustry: Diversified Capital Markets
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive yieldFCF Yield is 73% | Trading close to highsDist 52W High is 0.0% | Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 92% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 44% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -34%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -66% | Expensive valuation multiplesP/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 86x |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Wealth Preservation & Alternative Investments. Themes include Precious Metals Investment, Physical Asset Custody, and Inflation Hedges. |
| Attractive yieldFCF Yield is 73% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 44% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Wealth Preservation & Alternative Investments. Themes include Precious Metals Investment, Physical Asset Custody, and Inflation Hedges. |
| Trading close to highsDist 52W High is 0.0% |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -34%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -66% |
| Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 92% |
| Expensive valuation multiplesP/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 86x |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
AMRK Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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For the approximate time period from August 31, 2025, to December 4, 2025, A-Mark Precious Metals (AMRK) experienced significant stock movements. While the specific 35.1% change for this precise period is based on the user's premise, several key factors within this timeframe, or immediately preceding it and influencing it, could contribute to such a substantial fluctuation in the stock's value.
1. Mixed Q1 FY2026 Financial Results: A-Mark Precious Metals reported mixed results for its first fiscal quarter of 2026, which ended in September 2025, with announcements made in early November 2025. While the company exceeded revenue expectations with $3.68 billion, it significantly missed the consensus estimate for earnings per share, reporting $0.20 against an anticipated $0.86. This discrepancy, alongside a reported net loss of $0.04 per diluted share compared to a net income in the prior year, likely caused considerable investor reaction.
2. Strong Precious Metals Market Rally: The broader precious metals market witnessed a powerful upward trend in late 2025. Gold prices reached an all-time high in October 2025, and both gold and silver experienced substantial rallies, with gold up 65% year-to-date and silver soaring over 100% by early December 2025. This surge was fueled by factors such as a softer U.S. dollar, rising expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, and ongoing geopolitical tensions, creating a generally favorable environment for companies in the precious metals sector like A-Mark.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| AMRK Return | 241% | 146% | 18% | -8% | -7% | 10% | 832% |
| Peers Return | -1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | -19% | -19% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| AMRK Win Rate | 67% | 58% | 67% | 58% | 42% | 50% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 22% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| AMRK Max Drawdown | -5% | 0% | -19% | -26% | -18% | -27% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | -19% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: ABTC, DMNT, FIGR, GEMI, MIAX.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | AMRK | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -45.5% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 83.6% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 723 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -32.9% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 49.1% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 79 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -62.8% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 168.6% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 203 days | 120 days |
Compare to ABTC, DMNT, FIGR, GEMI, MIAX
In The Past
A-Mark Precious Metals's stock fell -45.5% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 4/20/2022. A -45.5% loss requires a 83.6% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | WU | Western Union | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 3.4% | 3.4% | -0.4% |
| 11212025 | COIN | Coinbase Global | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 9.5% | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| 11142025 | PYPL | PayPal | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 0.1% | 0.1% | -7.5% |
| 11142025 | V | Visa | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -0.1% | -0.1% | -2.7% |
| 11072025 | WD | Walker & Dunlop | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -7.7% | -7.7% | -11.0% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | WU | Western Union | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 3.4% | 3.4% | -0.4% |
| 11212025 | COIN | Coinbase Global | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 9.5% | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| 11142025 | PYPL | PayPal | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 0.1% | 0.1% | -7.5% |
| 11142025 | V | Visa | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -0.1% | -0.1% | -2.7% |
| 11072025 | WD | Walker & Dunlop | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -7.7% | -7.7% | -11.0% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 31.38 |
| Mkt Cap | 0.8 |
| Rev LTM | 1,255 |
| Op Inc LTM | 42 |
| FCF LTM | 235 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 18 |
| CFO LTM | 262 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 40 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 19.6% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 15.6% |
| Rev Chg Q | 22.9% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 5.1% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 0.4% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 1.1% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 2.9% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 3.9% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 2.1% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 2.2% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 0.5% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 0.8 |
| P/S | 0.1 |
| P/EBIT | 10.7 |
| P/E | 86.4 |
| P/CFO | 1.3 |
| Total Yield | 2.7% |
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 5.2% |
| D/E | 1.1 |
| Net D/E | 0.9 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | -15.4% |
| 3M Rtn | -21.9% |
| 6M Rtn | -18.5% |
| 12M Rtn | -42.1% |
| 3Y Rtn | -47.5% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -15.4% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -23.7% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -33.2% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -56.7% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -116.1% |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11072025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 9112025 | 10-K 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5122025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2102025 | 10-Q 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11082024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 9132024 | 10-K 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5092024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2082024 | 10-Q 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11082023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 9122023 | 10-K 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5102023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2082023 | 10-Q 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11092022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 9022022 | 10-K 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5092022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2082022 | 10-Q 12/31/2021 |
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