Is Aya Gold & Silver (TSX:AYA) A Bargain Following High Grade Zgounder Drill Results?

Aya Gold & Silver (TSX:AYA) is back in focus after fresh drill results from the Zgounder Silver Mine in Morocco reported very high silver grades across both open pit and central zones.

The fresh Zgounder results land after a strong run in Aya Gold & Silver’s shares, with a 1-day share price return of 7.75% taking the stock to CA$40.31 and building on a 30-day share price return of 16.13%, a 90-day share price return of 43.45% and a year-to-date share price return of 107.46%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 161.92% and 3-year total shareholder return of about 4.2x suggest momentum has been firmly positive over both shorter and longer horizons.

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Aya Gold & Silver has sprinted ahead on drill excitement, yet the share price still sits below the average analyst target. Is that gap a margin of safety or a signal that expectations already run hot?

Most Popular Narrative: 2% Undervalued

Aya Gold & Silver’s most followed valuation narrative pegs fair value at about CA$41.29, only slightly above the last close at CA$40.31. This puts the spotlight on whether Zgounder’s momentum can support that small gap.

Aya's exploration success at both Zgounder and Boumadine, combined with ongoing property acquisition and aggressive regional drilling programs, is poised to drive significant long-term growth in reserves and production volumes, supporting multi-year revenue and earnings expansion. 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.

See why 41 investors see Aya Gold & Silver as 2% undervalued.

Result: Fair Value of CA$41.29 (UNDERVALUED)

Still, Aya Gold & Silver’s story can change quickly if Moroccan regulatory conditions tighten or if persistent ore grade issues keep production costs higher than analysts model.

Find out about the key risks to this Aya Gold & Silver narrative.

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