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    Osisko Metals (TSX:OM) 40x P B Looks Pricey On Gaspé Drill News

    Simply Wall St·10/04/2026 06:18:26
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    Osisko Metals (TSX:OM) is back in focus after fresh drill results from its Gaspé Copper Project, combined with a potential spin-off of New Brunswick copper assets, have reshaped how investors think about its portfolio.

    For context, Osisko Metals’ share price is trading at CA$1.77, with a 30-day share price return of 7.93% and a year-to-date share price return of 124.05%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 289.01% and very large 3-year and 5-year total shareholder returns suggest momentum has been building as the Gaspé Copper drill program advances and plans for a New Brunswick spin-off shift how investors view both growth potential and project risk.

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    Osisko Metals now looks like a very different copper story after Gaspé drill progress and the planned New Brunswick spin out. The central question is whether that transformed asset mix is already fully reflected in the CA$1.77 share price.

    Preferred Price-to-Book Multiple of 40.4x: Is It Justified?

    Valuation on Osisko Metals now hinges on a very rich looking price-to-book ratio of 40.4x at the recent CA$1.77 share price, especially when set against both peers and the wider Canadian metals and mining sector.

    P/B compares the market value of the equity with its book value, which for a developer like Osisko Metals is largely driven by exploration assets and project rights rather than operating mines and cash flow. A high figure signals that buyers are paying a large premium over the accounting value of those assets, which often reflects strong expectations for future project cash generation that is not yet visible in reported earnings.

    The gap here is striking. Management is working with no meaningful revenue today and the business is currently loss making, yet the stock trades at 40.4x book value compared with a peer average of 5.9x and a Canadian metals and mining sector average of 2.6x. That kind of premium suggests the market is heavily front loading expectations for the Gaspé Copper project and the post spin New Brunswick structure, leaving less room for disappointment if development timing, funding or project metrics differ from optimistic scenarios.

    See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

    Result: Price-to-book of 40.4x (OVERVALUED).

    Still, the Osisko Metals story can shift quickly if Gaspé Copper drilling underwhelms or if funding terms for future development end up more restrictive than investors expect.

    Find out about the key risks to this Osisko Metals narrative.

    Next Steps

    If the story around Osisko Metals feels finely balanced between excitement and concern, review the underlying data now and decide where you land on its mix of 2 key rewards and 4 important warning signs.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.