Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Fortitude GoldFTCO +0.02%54 PS Ratio is 7.80 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 271% above its 10-year median of 2.10. GuruFocus rates FTCO with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 753 Metals & Mining companies, Fortitude Gold ranks worse than 76.76% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Fortitude Gold's share price is $4.7527.
Fortitude Gold's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.61. Hence, Fortitude Gold's PS Ratio for today is 7.80.
Warning Sign:
Fortitude Gold Corp stock PS Ratio (=7.82) is close to 10-year high of 8.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fortitude Gold's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FTCO'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.45 Med: 2.1 Max: 8.51
Current: 7.83
During the past 7 years, Fortitude Gold's highest PS Ratio was 8.51. The lowest was 1.45. And the median was 2.10.
FTCO's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 76.76% of 753
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.28
vs FTCO: 7.83
Fortitude Gold Corp revenue per share has been in decline for the last 5 years.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Fortitude Gold was -58.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -37.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -20.20% per year.
During the past 7 years, Fortitude Gold's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 69.60% per year. The lowest was -37.50% per year. And the median was -6.50% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Fortitude Gold (OTCPK:FTCO) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Fortitude Gold PS Ratio Related Terms
Fortitude Gold PS Ratio Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Fortitude Gold's PS Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Gold subindustry, Fortitude Gold's PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Fortitude Gold PS Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Fortitude Gold's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fortitude Gold's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Fortitude Gold's Share Price of today is $4.7527. Fortitude Gold's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.61.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
Fortitude Gold (FTCO) has a PS Ratio of 7.80 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Fortitude Gold and its competitors. This is 271% above median its historical median of 2.10. Over the past decade, Fortitude Gold's PS Ratio has ranged from 1.45 to 8.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Fortitude Gold ranks #578 out of 753 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 76.8%.
Is Fortitude Gold's PS Ratio too high?
Fortitude Gold's current PS Ratio of 7.80 is 271% above median its 10-year median of 2.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.45 to a high of 8.51. The Metals & Mining industry median PS Ratio is 2.28. Fortitude Gold's value of 7.80 is 242.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fortitude Gold ranks #578 out of 753 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fortitude Gold has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fortitude Gold's PS Ratio compare to BSAI and PZG?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Fortitude Gold ranks #578 out of 753 companies for PS Ratio. This places Fortitude Gold in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 2.28. Fortitude Gold's value of 7.80 is 242.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Fortitude Gold's own PS Ratio has ranged from 1.45 to 8.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.10 vs. the industry median of 2.28, Fortitude Gold has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PS Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median PS Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.28, based on 753 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fortitude Gold's current PS Ratio of 7.80 is 242.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Fortitude Gold and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PS Ratio is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fortitude Gold's current PS Ratio is 7.80, which is 271% above median its own 10-year median of 2.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fortitude Gold stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortitude Gold (FTCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.28, compared to a current price of $4.75 — trading 271.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 7.80, which is 271% above median its 10-year median of 2.10 and 242.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.28. Fortitude Gold's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fortitude Gold (FTCO), the current PS Ratio is 7.80 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Fortitude Gold (FTCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortitude Gold stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.75 is trading 271.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.28.
GuruFocus considers Fortitude Gold to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FTCO:
PS Ratio: 7.80 (271% above median its 10-year median of 2.10)
GF Value™: $1.28 vs. price of $4.75 (271.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 242.1% above the Metals & Mining median (#578 of 753)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FTCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fortitude Gold Corp is a mineral exploration and evaluation company. It mainly explores gold and silver. The company has one reportable operating segment, mining operations, which produces gold for sale to its customers. It is focused on developing the Isabella Pearl project, Golden Mile property, East Camp Douglas property, Mina Gold property, and County Line property.
54GF Score
Get the complete analysis for FTCO
PS Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
FTCO has been successfully added to your 
