CTGO (Contango Silver & Gold) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Jun. 2026) — 14% Below Median

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What is Contango Silver & Gold Financial Strength?

Contango Silver & Gold CTGO -0.72% 30 Financial Strength is 6 as of Jun. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates CTGO with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Contango Silver & Gold has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Contango Silver & Gold did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. As of today, Contango Silver & Gold's Altman Z-Score is 0.00.


Contango Silver & Gold  (AMEX:CTGO) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Contango Silver & Gold has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Contango Silver & Gold Financial Strength Related Terms


CTGO vs GROY, IDR, CMCL: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Contango Silver & Gold's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


Contango Silver & Gold Financial Strength vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Contango Silver & Gold's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Contango Silver & Gold's Financial Strength falls into.


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Contango Silver & Gold Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Contango Silver & Gold's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.94 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-17.79 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $19.51 Mil.

Contango Silver & Gold's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Contango Silver & Gold did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Contango Silver & Gold's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(12.6 + 19.514) / 0
=N/A

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Contango Silver & Gold has a Z-score of 0.00, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 6 mean?
Contango Silver & Gold (CTGO) has a Financial Strength of 6 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Contango Silver & Gold and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Contango Silver & Gold's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00.
Is Contango Silver & Gold's Financial Strength too high?
Contango Silver & Gold's current Financial Strength of 6 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Contango Silver & Gold has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contango Silver & Gold's Financial Strength compare to GROY and IDR?
Contango Silver & Gold's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. Historically, Contango Silver & Gold's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Financial Strength should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Contango Silver & Gold and its competitors. Contango Silver & Gold's current Financial Strength is 6, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Contango Silver & Gold stock overvalued right now?
Contango Silver & Gold (CTGO) has a current Financial Strength of 6. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Contango Silver & Gold's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Contango Silver & Gold (CTGO), the current Financial Strength is 6 as of Jun. 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.

Contango Silver & Gold Business Description

Other Exchanges F85:GermanyCTGO:Canada
Address 516 2nd Avenue, Suite 401, Fairbanks, AK, USA, 99701
Contango Silver & Gold Inc, formerly Contango Ore Inc operates in the United States. The company is engaged in the exploration for and development of gold ore and associated minerals in the State of Alaska. The company's focus is the exploration of a mineral lease with the Native Village of Tetlin, whose governmental entity is the Tetlin Tribal Council, for the exploration of minerals near Tok, Alaska. It has formed a joint venture to advance exploration of the Tetlin Property, which is prospective for gold and associated minerals. The Peak Gold JV Property is located in the Tetlin Hills and Mentasta Mountains of eastern interior Alaska. Its exploration projects are Lucky Shot, Johnson Tract, Eagle, Hona, Shamrock, and Triple Z.
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