Is MTA a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. (MTA) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 43.9/100. It is ranked #2,504 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 32/100, Value 42/100, Momentum 54/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for MTA?

Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. (MTA) has a "Reduce" rating and 2-star score. The composite score of 43.9 ranks it #2,504 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is MTA in?

Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. operates in the Materials sector (Precious Metals industry) with a market cap of $578 million. It is classified as a small-cap stock.

Does MTA pay a dividend?

MTA does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is MTA's P/E ratio?

P/E ratio data is not currently available for MTA, which may indicate the company is not yet profitable.

How profitable is MTA?

MTA's quality factor score is 32/100. Gross margin: 839.0%. ROE: -8.7% vs sector average 2.6%. High margins suggest pricing power and competitive moats.

How is MTA valued compared to peers?

MTA's value factor score is 42/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: . Valuation is roughly in line with peers.

What is MTA's debt level?

MTA's debt-to-equity ratio is 5%. Sector average: 41%. Low leverage suggests conservative financial management.

MTA has a beta of 0.91, meaning it tracks the market. Stability score: 53/100.

Does MTA have high short interest?

MTA's short interest factor score is 26/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

MTA Stock Analysis: Top Small-Cap Reduce (Score 43.9/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
MTA	-0.29%	+3.66%	-23.62%	-12.72%	+137.41%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLB	-0.10%	+2.69%	-4.89%	+11.16%	-42.06%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	+0.09%	+1.66%	-4.86%	-3.83%	+16.17%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-0.38%	+2.00%	-18.77%	-8.90%	+121.24%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-0.19%	+0.98%	-18.74%	-23.88%	+179.48%	-	-	-

Metric	MTA	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	-29.0x	-209%
EV/EBITDA	—	—
Price / Book	2.5x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
NTR Nutrien Ltd.	57	37	70	65	55.5x	11.5%	29.0%	2.7%	-	52.0x	$36.4B	VS
CF CF Industries Holdings, Inc.	56	50	71	63	12.0x	21.1%	36.2%	24.9%	5.5%	41.0x	$21.0B	VS
UAN CVR PARTNERS, LP	55	50	69	67	11.6x	42.4%	28.5%	17.8%	23.1%	265.0x	$1.4B	VS
NWPX NORTHWEST PIPE CO	55	50	65	69	20.8x	9.3%	19.4%	6.8%	16.7%	47.0x	$733M	VS
KOP Koppers Holdings Inc.	53	50	73	61	16.1x	7.9%	22.9%	2.1%	-13.8%	162.0x	$745M	VS
NGVT Ingevity Corp	53	50	68	67	53.4x	-638.7%	38.1%	-12.1%	-14.7%	5,459.0x	$2.5B	VS
SEE SEALED AIR CORP/DE	52	50	67	61	11.2x	44.7%	30.2%	10.4%	0.5%	318.0x	$6.2B	VS
ACU ACME UNITED CORP	51	50	71	50	16.2x	9.0%	39.4%	5.2%	-11.5%	45.0x	$167M	VS
ECVT Ecovyst Inc.	51	47	49	69	-	-10.4%	22.7%	-7.1%	12.1%	65.0x	$1.4B	VS
BW Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.	51	50	40	80	43.5x	-	25.2%	-7.9%	-36.2%	-	$2.0B	VS
MTA Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd.	44	32	42	54	-	-8.7%	839.1%	-1,362.2%	-	5.0x	$578M

Key Ratio	TTM	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2018
Gross Margin %	8.4%	8.4%	0.5%	-25.1%	-12.7%	5.9%	0.3%
Operating Margin %	-11.6%	-11.6%	-0.0%	259.6%	187.2%	-24.4%	-0.6%
EBITDA Margin %	-8.9%	-8.9%	0.1%	236.1%	153.0%	-19.7%	0.5%
Net Margin %	-13.6%	-13.6%	-1.2%	452.9%	213.5%	-25.9%	-0.9%
FCF Margin %	-1,501.6%	-1,501.6%	-5,294.8%	-4,441.0%	886.6%	-7,497.3%	-
ROE %	-0.1%	-0.0%	-0.0%	-0.1%	-0.1%	-0.1%	-0.2%
ROA %	-0.1%	-0.0%	-0.0%	-0.1%	-0.1%	-0.1%	-0.1%
ROIC %	-1.4%	-1.4%	-0.0%	-4.1%	-6.6%	-4.6%	-7.6%

Line Item	TTM	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2018
	$402K	$402K	$5M	-$2M	-$5M	$171K	$2M
	$3M	$3M	$2M	$606K	$622K	$1M	$575K
Gross Margin	839.0%	839.0%	45.6%	-25.1%	-12.7%	592.0%	26.2%
	—	$0	$0	$2M	$2M	$688K	$3M
	-$5M	-$5M	-$115K	-$6M	-$9M	-$4M	-$1M
EBIT	-$5M	-$5M	-$115K	-$6M	-$9M	-$4M	-$1M
EBITDA	-$4M	-$4M	$632K	-$6M	-$7M	-$3M	$1M
Operating Margin	-1160.5%	-1160.5%	-2.4%	259.6%	187.2%	-2442.6%	-64.7%
EBITDA Margin	-885.6%	-885.6%	13.1%	---	---	-1972.8%	53.2%
	—	$2M	$3M	$941K	$818K	$701K	$275K
	—	$52K	$1M	$42K	-$65K	-$280K	$152K
	-$5M	-$5M	-$6M	-$11M	-$10M	-$4M	-$2M
Net Margin	-1362.2%	-1362.2%	-120.6%	452.9%	213.5%	-2589.0%	-90.0%
	$-0.06	$-0.06	$-0.11	$-0.24	$-0.24	$-0.13	$-0.04
Diluted EPS	$-0.06	$-0.06	$-0.11	$-0.24	$-0.24	$-0.13	$-0.04

Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. (MTA) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. Do?

Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd., a precious metals royalty and streaming company, engages in the acquisition and management of precious metal royalties, streams, and related production-based interests in Canada, Australia, Argentina, Mexico, and the United States. It focuses on gold and silver streams and royalties. The company was formerly known as Excalibur Resources Ltd. and changed its name to Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. in December 2016. Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. (MTA) is classified as a small-cap stock in the Materials sector, specifically within the Precious Metals industry. The company is led by CEO Brett Heath and employs approximately 9 people. With a market capitalization of $578M, MTA is one of the notable companies in the Materials sector.

Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. (MTA) Stock Rating — Reduce (April 2026)

As of April 2026, Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. receives a Reduce rating with a composite score of 43.9/100 and 2 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.MTA ranks #2,504 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Materials sector, Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. ranks #171 of 282 stocks, placing it in the lower half of its Materials peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

MTA Stock Price and 52-Week Range

Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. (MTA) currently trades at $6.79. The 52-week high for MTA is $9.00, which means the stock is currently trading -24.6% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $2.53, putting the stock 168.4% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 0 shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is MTA Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. (MTA) carries a value factor score of 42/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The price-to-book ratio stands at 2.52x, versus the sector average of 2.71x. The price-to-sales ratio is 395.74x, compared to 0.75x for the average Materials stock.

Overall, MTA's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. (MTA) earns a quality factor score of 32/100, signaling below-average profitability metrics relative to the broader market. The return on equity (ROE) is -8.7%, compared to the Materials sector average of 2.6%, which is below typical expectations for high-quality companies. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at -8.2% versus the sector average of 0.6%.

On a margin basis, Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. reports gross margins of 839.0%, compared to 30.1% for the sector. The operating margin is -1160.5% (sector: 6.0%). Net profit margin stands at -1362.2%, versus 3.0% for the average Materials stock. Profitability is below benchmark levels, which may reflect industry headwinds, elevated reinvestment, or structural challenges.

MTA Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.0%, compared to the Materials sector average of 40.5%. The low leverage indicates a conservative balance sheet with significant financial flexibility. Total debt on the balance sheet is $13M. Cash and equivalents stand at $10M.

MTA has a beta of 0.91, meaning it is roughly in line with the broader market in terms of price volatility. The stability factor score for Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. is 53/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. reported revenue of $402,000 and earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.06. Net income for the quarter was $-5M. Gross margin was 839.0%. Operating income came in at $-5M.

In FY 2024, Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. reported revenue of $402,000 and earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.06. Net income for the quarter was $-5M. Gross margin was 839.0%. Revenue grew -91.7% year-over-year compared to FY 2023. Operating income came in at $-5M.

In FY 2023, Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. reported revenue of $5M and earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.11. Net income for the quarter was $-6M. Gross margin was 45.6%. Revenue grew 300.5% year-over-year compared to FY 2022. Operating income came in at $-115,000.

In FY 2022, Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. reported revenue of $-2M and earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.24. Net income for the quarter was $-11M. Revenue grew 50.6% year-over-year compared to FY 2021. Operating income came in at $-6M.

Over the past 7 quarters, Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. has experienced revenue contraction from $2M to $402,000. Investors analyzing MTA stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

MTA Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. (MTA) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among smaller companies in the Precious Metals industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Materials dividend stocks may want to explore other Materials stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

MTA Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. (MTA) has a momentum factor score of 54/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 67/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 26/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

MTA vs Competitors — Materials Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Materials sector, Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. (MTA) ranks #171 out of 282 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places MTA in the lower half of all Materials stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include SEALED AIR CORP/DE (SEE) with a score of 52.0/100, CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) with a score of 55.7/100, Nutrien Ltd. (NTR) with a score of 56.7/100, CVR PARTNERS, LP (UAN) with a score of 55.3/100, and ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) with a score of 51.1/100.

Comparing MTA against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full MTA vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

MTA Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. (MTA) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy MTA? — Investment Thesis Summary

The quantitative profile for Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. suggests caution. The quality score of 32/100 flags below-average profitability.

In summary, Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. (MTA) earns a Reduce rating with a composite score of 43.9/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on MTA stock.

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