Northern Star Resources Ltd

The Alpha360 growth score reads the multi-year trajectory of revenue, earnings and cash flow, rewarding durable compounding over one-off jumps. Revenue, earnings and cash flow have been expanding quickly, which is what you want from a business that is scaling. Growth off a small base can be lumpy, so the real question is how durable it proves. That trajectory is anchored by three-year revenue growth of 19.0%.

The Alpha360 capital-market score measures the shares' price strength and momentum against the market. Price performance has been middle of the road, tracking roughly in line with the market. Over the past year the shares are up 29.0%.

The Alpha360 financial-strength score stress-tests the balance sheet, its leverage, liquidity and capacity to fund itself. The balance sheet is in good shape: modest debt, healthy liquidity and enough of a buffer to fund operations or ride out a downturn without leaning on capital markets. It runs a current ratio of 1.82.

The Alpha360 analyst-sentiment score reads the direction of professional ratings, targets and forecasts. Analysts have been cooling on the name, trimming ratings, targets or forecasts.

The Alpha360 earnings score grades the quality, consistency and margin of profit, not just its headline size. Earnings are high quality and consistent, with healthy margins, so the profits are dependable rather than one-off. Net profit margin runs at 20.9%.

The Alpha360 efficiency score measures how much profit the business earns on each dollar of capital and revenue. The business turns capital and revenue into profit efficiently, earning strong returns on the money invested in it. Return on equity comes in at 11.9%.

The Alpha360 cash-flow score gauges the strength and durability of the cash the business actually generates. The business throws off strong, durable cash flow, enough to fund growth, dividends or buybacks without relying on outside capital. Cash flow returns come in at 14.5%.