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Metalla Royalty & Streaming (MTA)


Market Price (12/4/2025): $7.5 | Market Cap: $693.9 Mil
Sector: Materials | Industry: Precious Metals & Minerals

Metalla Royalty & Streaming (MTA)


Market Price (12/4/2025): $7.5
Market Cap: $693.9 Mil
Sector: Materials
Industry: Precious Metals & Minerals

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


0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 71%
Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -0.8%, Dist 3Y High is -0.8%
Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -1.9 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -23%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16%
Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -24%
Expensive valuation multiples
P/SPrice/Sales ratio is 43x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 249x
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Global Economic Resilience. Themes include Precious Metals as Store of Value, and Inflation Protection.
  Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 118%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 149%
3   Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -5.6%
0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 71%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Global Economic Resilience. Themes include Precious Metals as Store of Value, and Inflation Protection.
3 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -0.8%, Dist 3Y High is -0.8%
4 Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -24%
5 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -1.9 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -23%
6 Expensive valuation multiples
P/SPrice/Sales ratio is 43x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 249x
7 Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 118%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 149%
8 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -5.6%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

MTA Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Metalla Royalty & Streaming (MTA) experienced a 36.7% stock movement between August 31, 2025, and December 4, 2025, driven by several key factors: **1. Strong Financial Performance and Near-Term Growth Catalysts**

Metalla reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025, with royalty revenue increasing by 208% year-over-year, attributed to 840 gold equivalent ounces at realized prices of approximately $3,289 per ounce. The company also saw a significant increase in adjusted EBITDA. These results were bolstered by the recommissioning of the Endeavor Mine and anticipated ramp-up of Amalgamated Kirkland, contributing to expected near-term revenue growth. **2. Increased Royalty Stake and Strategic Asset Development**

Metalla increased its royalty interest in the Côté & Gosselin project to 1.5% in November 2025. The Gosselin deposit is a significant focus of IAMGOLD's 2025 exploration budget and is expected to substantially enhance Metalla's value by 2026–2027. **3. Positive Outlook on Gold Market and Organic Growth**

In September 2025, Metalla's CEO highlighted a structural shift in the gold market, with strong gold prices (e.g., $3,600 per ounce). The company anticipates a 30-35% compounded annual growth rate in revenue or gold equivalent ounces by the end of the decade, largely driven by its existing portfolio of royalties and streams. **4. Advancement of Key Royalty Assets Towards Production**

Several core royalty assets showed significant progress. The Endeavor Mine recommenced operations, with Metalla expecting its first royalty check from the asset in Q3 2025. Additionally, the Amalgamated Kirkland asset is projected to commence production in Q4 2025, with further ramp-up expected into 2026. Other assets like La Parrilla also show potential for production in early 2026. **5. Positive Analyst Sentiment and Price Target Revisions**

Metalla Royalty & Streaming received a consensus "Buy" rating from analysts, with several firms increasing their price targets for the stock in November 2025. This positive analyst coverage and upward revision in price targets reflect growing market confidence in the company's future prospects.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
MTA Return133%-45%-29%-37%-19%193%37%
Peers Return54%326%-35%8%62%84%1282%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
MTA Win Rate58%33%42%42%50%90% 
Peers Win Rate42%28%40%50%43%66% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
MTA Max Drawdown-35%-50%-51%-47%-22%0% 
Peers Max Drawdown-22%-14%-49%-22%-30%-32% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: PLG, LODE, TFPM, PPTA, SLSR.
[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

Unique KeyEventMTAS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-80.2%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven405.8%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-45.6%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven83.8%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven136 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-23.9%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven31.4%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven69 days120 days

Compare to PLG, LODE, TFPM, PPTA, SLSR


In The Past

Metalla Royalty & Streaming's stock fell -80.2% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 1/14/2021. A -80.2% loss requires a 405.8% gain to breakeven.

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
DD_11212025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11212025DDDuPont de NemoursDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
3.1%3.1%-0.2%
CF_11212025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11212025CFCF IndustriesMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
0.5%0.5%-1.1%
HL_11212025_Quality_Momentum_RoomToRun_10%11212025HLHecla MiningQualityQ | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and Upside
Buying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run
30.9%30.9%0.0%
CDE_11072025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy11072025CDECoeur MiningDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
12.7%12.7%-5.7%
ATR_10312025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy10312025ATRAptarGroupDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
4.8%4.8%-2.5%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
DD_11212025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11212025DDDuPont de NemoursDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
3.1%3.1%-0.2%
CF_11212025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11212025CFCF IndustriesMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
0.5%0.5%-1.1%
HL_11212025_Quality_Momentum_RoomToRun_10%11212025HLHecla MiningQualityQ | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and Upside
Buying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run
30.9%30.9%0.0%
CDE_11072025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy11072025CDECoeur MiningDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
12.7%12.7%-5.7%
ATR_10312025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy10312025ATRAptarGroupDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
4.8%4.8%-2.5%

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Financials

MTAPLGLODETFPMPPTASLSRMedian
NameMetalla .Platinum.Comstock Triple F.Perpetua.Solaris . 
Mkt Price7.482.493.4832.4824.787.777.62
Mkt Cap0.70.30.16.71.91.31.0
Rev LTM803344001
Op Inc LTM-2-4-41193-24-73-14
FCF LTM1-5-3072-3628-2
FCF 3Y Avg-4-6-23107-27-20-13
CFO LTM1-3-23287-3431-1
CFO 3Y Avg-0-3-15209-26-18-9

Growth & Margins

MTAPLGLODETFPMPPTASLSRMedian
NameMetalla .Platinum.Comstock Triple F.Perpetua.Solaris . 
Rev Chg LTM70.7%-49.0%39.5%--49.0%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg45.8%-74.7%33.5%--45.8%
Rev Chg Q208.0%--90.3%26.9%--26.9%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM28.7%--15.3%6.1%--6.1%
Op Mgn LTM-23.4%--1,487.2%56.0%---23.4%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-99.1%--1,686.4%46.4%---99.1%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM30.3%--384.7%4.0%--4.0%
CFO/Rev LTM17.4%--821.0%83.4%--17.4%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-4.5%--937.9%79.2%---4.5%
FCF/Rev LTM16.0%--1,086.8%21.0%--16.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-95.1%--1,627.0%44.5%---95.1%

Valuation

MTAPLGLODETFPMPPTASLSRMedian
NameMetalla .Platinum.Comstock Triple F.Perpetua.Solaris . 
Mkt Cap0.70.30.16.71.91.31.0
P/S43.5-51.317.5--43.5
P/EBIT-134.9-37.0-2.826.2-39.5-12.4-24.7
P/E-75.3-40.2-2.729.5-42.0-11.3-25.7
P/CFO249.3-55.3-6.221.0-27.624.07.4
Total Yield-1.3%-2.5%-36.9%3.4%-2.4%-8.8%-2.4%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-1.7%-4.0%-253.8%3.2%-6.8%-4.2%-4.1%
D/E0.00.00.20.00.00.00.0
Net D/E0.0-0.0-0.0-0.0-0.5-0.1-0.0

Returns

MTAPLGLODETFPMPPTASLSRMedian
NameMetalla .Platinum.Comstock Triple F.Perpetua.Solaris . 
1M Rtn10.8%19.7%18.0%16.2%9.4%20.5%17.1%
3M Rtn34.1%48.2%46.8%19.3%29.1%46.3%40.2%
6M Rtn118.1%56.6%6.1%33.4%45.4%70.4%51.0%
12M Rtn149.3%40.7%-23.0%95.0%134.0%151.9%114.5%
3Y Rtn29.0%34.6%-3.4%149.4%968.1%39.0%36.8%
1M Excs Rtn10.8%19.7%18.0%16.2%9.4%20.5%17.1%
3M Excs Rtn32.7%48.4%32.7%15.3%31.8%43.5%32.7%
6M Excs Rtn103.4%41.9%-8.6%18.7%30.7%55.7%36.3%
12M Excs Rtn130.1%30.4%-18.7%82.5%146.5%130.0%106.3%
3Y Excs Rtn-24.1%-21.9%-69.8%118.8%1,001.6%-9.2%-15.6%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Acquisition and management of gold, silver, and copper royalties, streams, and similar production-based interests5    
Aranzazu 0   
Cap-Oeste Sur East property (COSE) 010 
El Realito 00  
Joaquin 000 
La Encantada 0   
Other fixed royalty payments 000 
Wharf 111 
Revenue from royalty interests    0
Revenue from stream interest    3
Total52313


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity727,416
Short Interest: % Change Since 10312025-15.4%
Average Daily Volume579,335
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1.26
Basic Shares Quantity92,521,443
Short % of Basic Shares0.8%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
630202581420256-K 6/30/2025
331202551520256-K 3/31/2025
12312024327202540-F 12/31/2024
9302024111420246-K 9/30/2024
630202481420246-K 6/30/2024
331202451520246-K 3/31/2024
12312023328202440-F 12/31/2023
9302023111320236-K 9/30/2023
630202381120236-K 6/30/2023
331202351220236-K 3/31/2023
12312022331202340-F 12/31/2022
9302022111020226-K 9/30/2022
630202281220226-K 6/30/2022
331202251320226-K 3/31/2022
12312021325202240-F 12/31/2021
9302021111520216-K 9/30/2021