Headwater Gold (FRA:997) Profitability Rank: 2 (As of Feb. 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:997 Headwater Gold Inc FRA:997
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What is Headwater Gold Profitability Rank?

Headwater Gold FRA:997 +0.56% 22 Profitability Rank is 2 as of Feb. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:997 with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Headwater Gold has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Headwater Gold's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was %. As of today, Headwater Gold's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


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FRA:997 vs NEM, AU: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Headwater Gold's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Headwater Gold Profitability Rank vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Headwater Gold's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Headwater Gold's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Headwater Gold Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Headwater Gold has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Headwater Gold's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-0.925 / 0
= %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Headwater Gold has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 2 mean?
Headwater Gold (FRA:997) has a Profitability Rank of 2 as of Feb. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Headwater Gold and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Headwater Gold's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00.
Is Headwater Gold's Profitability Rank too high?
Headwater Gold's current Profitability Rank of 2 is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 3.00. Overall, Headwater Gold has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Headwater Gold's Profitability Rank compare to NEM and AU?
Headwater Gold's Profitability Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. Historically, Headwater Gold's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Headwater Gold and its competitors. Headwater Gold's current Profitability Rank is 2, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Headwater Gold stock overvalued right now?
Headwater Gold (FRA:997) has a current Profitability Rank of 2. The current Profitability Rank is 2, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. Headwater Gold's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Headwater Gold (FRA:997), the current Profitability Rank is 2 as of Feb. 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.

Headwater Gold Business Description

Other Exchanges HWAUF:USAHWG:Canada
Address 1130 West Pender Street, Suite 1210, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6E 4A4
Headwater Gold Inc is a mineral exploration company focused on exploring high-grade precious metal deposits in the Western USA. It has acquired interests in a portfolio of mineral projects in Idaho and Nevada, and also holds other mineral projects through third-party agreements and property options, and certain projects are subject to NSRs. The company's project portfolio includes the Mahogany, Agate Point, Midas North, and Spring Peak projects.
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