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9/9 Score

Kinross Gold Corporation

Analysis Date: February 16, 2026

Kinross Gold Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold properties principally in the United States, the Russian Federation, Brazil, Chile, Ghana, and Mauritania. It is also involved in the extraction and processing of gold-containing ores; reclamation of gold mining properties; and production and sale of silver. Kinross Gold Corporation was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Buffettology Criteria

All 9 of 9 criteria passed

  • High ROE

    Return on Equity > 12%

    Value: 23.7%

  • High ROIC

    Return on Invested Capital > 9%

    Value: 17.0%

  • Cash Machine

    FCF / Assets > 5%

    Value: 12.6%

  • Fair Valuation

    Earnings Yield > 3.5%

    Value: 4.2%

  • Share Buybacks

    Share Count is Dropping

    Value: 0.2%

  • Defensible Moat

    Gross Profit Margin > 40%

    Value: 46.0%

  • Simple Business

    Not in a speculative sector (e.g., Biotech)

    Value: Basic Materials

  • Conservative Debt

    Debt to Equity < 1.5

    Value: 0.16x

  • Consistent Growth

    5-Year Growth is Positive

    Value: 34.6%

Analysis Summary

This looks like a rather promising outfit. The high ROE and ROIC suggest they're making good use of the capital entrusted to them, and a healthy ability to grow earnings consistently is always a good sign. With a strong moat and conservative debt, Kingold seems to be building a business with staying power.

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