Aya Gold & Silver (TSX:AYA): Valuation Check After High-Grade Zgounder and Record Boumadine Drill Results
Aya Gold & Silver (TSX:AYA) just delivered another batch of high grade drill results from Zgounder and a record mineralized intercept at Boumadine, extending mineralization and sharpening the growth story around both Moroccan assets.
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The market seems to be catching on to that story, with Aya Gold & Silver’s roughly 67.9% year to date share price return and 5 year total shareholder return above 500% pointing to building momentum around its Moroccan growth pipeline rather than fading enthusiasm.
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With Aya’s shares already up sharply and analysts still seeing upside, the key question now is whether markets are underestimating the scale of Zgounder and Boumadine, or whether they are already pricing in years of growth and leaving limited upside.
Most Popular Narrative: 18.3% Undervalued
With Aya Gold & Silver closing at CA$18.85 versus a narrative fair value around CA$23.08, the most popular view points to meaningful upside from here.
The upcoming Boumadine PEA (scheduled for Q4 2025) is expected to establish Boumadine as a Tier 1 asset and set the stage for transformational growth, expanding Aya's production profile and potentially attracting a higher valuation relative to peers with less project visibility, ultimately improving future cash flow and profitability.
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Result: Fair Value of $23.08 (UNDERVALUED)
Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.
However, this upbeat narrative could unravel if ore grades disappoint or Moroccan political and permitting risks escalate, which could derail the growth and valuation case.
Find out about the key risks to this Aya Gold & Silver narrative.
Another View: Rich Multiples Signal Caution
Step away from narratives and the numbers look punchy. Aya trades on a 14.2x price to sales ratio versus a fair ratio of 3.6x, well above the Canadian metals and mining average of 6.5x and peer average of 7.4x, raising the risk that expectations outrun delivery.
See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.
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