SSR Mining (TSX:SSRM) On The Reserve Growth Story And Why Valuation Still Stands Out

SSR Mining (TSX:SSRM) has drawn fresh attention after its recent share move, with the stock up about 12% over the past month and roughly 24% in the past 3 months.

At a share price of CA$50.27, SSR Mining has enjoyed a strong run, with a 70% year to date share price return and a 62.42% total shareholder return over the past year. The recent 7 day pullback hints that momentum may be pausing after a strong multi year gain that totals 167.84% on a 5 year total shareholder return basis.

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After a CA$50 run that has outpaced many peers, SSR Mining now trades at a level that sits below both analyst targets and an indicated intrinsic value gap. How wide is that spread in practice?

Most Popular Narrative: 15% Undervalued

SSR Mining's most followed valuation storyline pegs fair value at roughly CA$59.13 per share, versus the recent CA$50.27 close, which implies a sizeable gap that the market has not closed yet.

Ongoing expansion of high-grade reserves, mine life extension initiatives (e.g., at Puna and through organic opportunities at Marigold, Seabee, and CC&V), and the advancement of new projects like Hod Maden could result in higher future production volumes and extended asset lives, positively impacting long-term earnings and total shareholder returns.

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Want to see what is baked into that fair value for SSR Mining? The narrative leans on sturdier margins, steadier top line growth, and a richer earnings multiple. Curious which specific profit and revenue paths need to play out to justify that pricing gap.

Result: Fair Value of CA$59.13 (UNDERVALUED)

Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

Still, SSR Mining’s thesis can be knocked off course if Çöpler related remediation costs rise further, or if permitting setbacks hit other higher cost operations.

Find out about the key risks to this SSR Mining narrative.

Next Steps

That fair value gap around SSR Mining has a clear bullish tilt, so move quickly, test the assumptions, and decide if the optimism holds. To pressure test those positives in detail, start with our breakdown of 4 key rewards.

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