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CNLCollective Mining Ltd.Sell4.4·$13.61+3.42%
SellModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

CNL's investment case is structurally impaired by a quality score well below the minimum threshold — negative free cash flow, a Piotroski F-Score of just 2 out of 9, and three consecutive earnings misses averaging a -27.7% negative surprise render the fundamental business case indefensible despite a technically favorable risk/reward geometry and meaningful analyst upside.

Thesis pillars

  • Persistent Earnings MissesStable
  • Quality Below Minimum ThresholdStable
  • Negative Fcf Capital ConsumptionStable
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Collective Mining Ltd. (CNL) Stock Analysis

Range Bound setup

SellModerate Confidence

Basic Materials · Gold

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $13.61: Quality below floor (1.5 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 4.4/10 and A.R:R 3.9:1 is above the 1.5:1 BUY gate. Specifically: Below-average business quality; Below long-term trend.

Collective Mining Ltd. engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties located in Colombia. The company explores gold, silver, copper, and tungsten deposits. It holds 100% interest in its flagship project The Guayabales project consisting of... Read more

$13.61+56.1% A.UpsideScore 4.4/10#37 of 41 Gold
QualityF-score2 / 9FCF yield-2.23%
Stop $12.66Target $21.25(analyst − 15%)A.R:R 3.9:1
Analyst target$25.00+83.7%1 analysts
Range unavailable (1 analysts)

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $13.61: Quality below floor (1.5 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 4.4/10 and A.R:R 3.9:1 is above the 1.5:1 BUY gate. Specifically: Below-average business quality; Below long-term trend. Chart setup: RSI 46 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Score 4.4/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 8/8 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 38d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-07-07
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Aug 12, 202638d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
No bull case signals
Risks
Quality below floor (1.5 < 4.0)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)
P/E (Fwd)-29.2
Mkt Cap$1.2B
EV/EBITDA-23.1
Profit Mgn0.0%
ROE-42.5%
Rev Growth
Beta0.99
DividendNone
Rating analysts10

Quality Signals

Piotroski F2/9

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Rating Breakdown

4 floor-breakers

Quality below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Roe
0.0
Roa
0.0
Gross Margin
0.0
Operating Margin
0.0
Net Margin
0.0
Fcf Quality
0.0
Piotroski F
2.2
Moat
3.2
Current Ratio
8.2
Cash-burning (FCF negative)No competitive moatWeak Piotroski F-Score: 2/9Quality concerns

Volatile — 7.2% daily ATR makes tight stops impractical. Position-size conservatively.static

Days To Cover
0.0
Volatility
0.0
Debt Equity
2.9
Beta
7.0

No near-term catalyst priced in. Thesis progression will come from fundamentals grinding, not event reaction.static

Earnings History
0.0
Surprise Avg
0.0
Erm
5.0
Earnings Timing
5.0
Earnings concerns: 0B/4M

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Quality Rank
0.5
Value Rank
5.0
Growth Rank
5.0
GatesMomentum 6.8>=5.5A.R:R 3.9 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 38d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRange BoundSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
46 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $12.00Resistance $16.21

Price Targets

$13
$21
A.Upside+56.1%
A.R:R3.9:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Quality below floor (1.5 < 4.0)

Earnings

M
M
M
M
0/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-12 (38d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is CNL stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $13.61: Quality below floor (1.5 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 4.4/10 and A.R:R 3.9:1 is above the 1.5:1 BUY gate. Specifically: Below-average business quality; Below long-term trend. Chart setup: RSI 46 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Prior stop was $12.66. Score 4.4/10, moderate confidence.

What is the CNL stock price target?

Take-profit target: $21.25 (+56.1% upside). Prior stop was $12.66. Stop-loss: $12.66.

What are the risks of investing in CNL?

Quality below floor (1.5 < 4.0).

Is CNL overvalued or undervalued?

Collective Mining Ltd. trades at a P/E of N/A (forward -29.2). TrendMatrix value score: 5.0/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about CNL?

10 analysts cover CNL with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $25.

What does Collective Mining Ltd. do?Collective Mining Ltd. engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties located in...

Collective Mining Ltd. engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties located in Colombia. The company explores gold, silver, copper, and tungsten deposits. It holds 100% interest in its flagship project The Guayabales project consisting of exploration titles, exploration applications, and mining concession option agreements and a number of surface rights option agreements. The Guayabales Project is located in the Middle Cauca belt in the Department of Caldas, Colombia. The company is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

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