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ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited · ASA · NYSE
Tenet 78 · Strong
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$55.58−0.17 (−0.30%)
At close: Oct 1, 2026, 4:00 PM ET

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited · Tenets

How ASA measures up against value, income, timing, and long-hold tenets. Every criterion shows the live number and the pass rule. Always free.

The tenets below and the 0-100 Tenet Score on this report are two separate computations: each tenet runs its own criteria and its own pass rule, while the score is a percentile composite reported as one of four verdict words (Strong, Solid, Mixed or Weak).

6 / 17 qualify todayas of 2026-10-02 · computed nightly from our fundamentals DB; point-in-time auditable.
QUALIFIES
6
meet every gate today
BORDERLINE
4
within one input of the gate
FAILS
7
miss at least one gate
UNKNOWN
0
insufficient data to judge
Buffett Qualitydurable moat
✓ Qualifies
PassesROE ≥ 15%(fiscal 2025: files no quarterly statements)60.4% · ≥ 15.0%
PassesGross margin ≥ 40%(fiscal 2025: files no quarterly statements)96.6% · ≥ 40.0%
Unknown — no dataNet margin ≥ 15%— · ≥ 15.0%
PassesDebt/equity ≤ 0.5(fiscal 2025: files no quarterly statements)0.00 · ≤ 0.50
Unknown — no dataGrowing FCF (multi-yr)— · > 0
Decided by the pass rule for Buffett Quality.
The pass rule for Buffett Quality is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here. 2 of 5 carry no data.Buffett Quality under The screens ›
FailsF-Score ≥ 8(fiscal 2025)4 · ≥ 8
Decided by the pass rule for Piotroski F-Score.
The pass rule for Piotroski F-Score is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here. These checks score 4 of 9.Piotroski F-Score under The screens ›
PassesROIC ≥ 15%(fiscal 2025: files no quarterly statements)61.0% · ≥ 15.0%
PassesNet debt/EBITDA ≤ 3×(fiscal 2025: files no quarterly statements)−0.0× · ≤ 3.0×
PassesAltman Z ≥ 3 (safe zone)(fiscal 2025: files no quarterly statements)295.07 · ≥ 3.00
Decided by the pass rule for Munger Compounders.
The pass rule for Munger Compounders is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Munger Compounders under The screens ›
PassesEBIT > 0(fiscal 2025: files no quarterly statements)$664.1M · > 0
PassesEarnings yield EBIT/EV ≥ 6%(fiscal 2025: files no quarterly statements)65.1% · ≥ 6.0%
PassesReturn on capital ≥ 25%(fiscal 2025: files no quarterly statements)9850.7% · ≥ 25.0%
Decided by the pass rule for Magic Formula.
The pass rule for Magic Formula is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.About this screen ›
FailsSize: market cap ≥ $2B$1.0B · ≥ $2.0B
PassesCurrent ratio ≥ 2(fiscal 2025: files no quarterly statements)6.28 · ≥ 2.00
FailsPositive EPS 10y8y
PassesPays a dividend$0.06 · > 0
PassesEPS growth ≥ 3%/yr(fiscal 2020 to 2025)30.8% per year · ≥ 3.0%
PassesP/E ≤ 15(fiscal 2025: files no quarterly statements)1.57 · ≤ 15.00
PassesP/E × P/B ≤ 22.5(fiscal 2025)1.46 · ≤ 22.50
Decided by the pass rule for Graham Defensive.
The pass rule for Graham Defensive is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Graham Defensive under The screens ›
PassesPEG < 1 (hist. growth)(through fiscal 2025)0.05 · < 1.00
FailsEPS growth 10–30%(fiscal 2020 to 2025)30.8% per year · 10.0%–30.0%
Decided by the pass rule for Lynch GARP.
The pass rule for Lynch GARP is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Lynch GARP under The screens ›
PassesPays a dividend$0.06 · > 0
FailsYield in a healthy band (not a yield trap)0.1% · 1.0%–8.0%
Unknown — no dataCovered by free cash flow— · ≥ 1.20
PassesEarnings payout not stretched (FFO approx)0.0% · ≤ 85.0%
PassesBalance sheet can sustain the payout−0.0× · ≤ 4.0×
FailsAnnual dividend raised 10+ years running (Aristocrat ≥25, King ≥50)2.00 · ≥ 10.00
PassesNo dividend cut in the last 5 yearsLast cut 2019
Passes5-year dividend growth ≥ 5%/yr24.6% · ≥ 5.0%
Decided by the pass rule for Income & Dividend Safety.
The pass rule for Income & Dividend Safety is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page. 1 of 8 carry no data.
PassesPays a dividend$0.06 · > 0
FailsAnnual dividend raised 10+ years running (Aristocrat ≥25, King ≥50)2.00 · ≥ 10.00
PassesNo dividend cut in the last 5 yearsLast cut 2019
Passes5-year dividend growth ≥ 5%/yr24.6% · ≥ 5.0%
Unknown — no dataCovered by free cash flow— · ≥ 1.20
PassesPayout not stretched (FFO approx)0.0% · ≤ 85.0%
Decided by the pass rule for Dividend Growth.
The pass rule for Dividend Growth is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here. 1 of 6 carry no data.Dividend Growth under The screens ›
FailsReturn on invested capital ≥ 15% in 4+ of the last 5 years2 of 5
PassesRevenue compounding ≥ 8%/yr over 5 years32.2% per year · ≥ 8.0%
PassesNot diluting: diluted share count flat-to-down (≤ +1%/yr)−0.4% · ≤ 1.0%
FailsFree cash flow margin ≥ 12%0.0% · ≥ 12.0%
FailsEarnings backed by cash (operating cash flow ≥ net income)0.00 · ≥ 1.00
Reading: does not hold. Not a gate checkDisciplined buybacks: actively reducing the share count (bonus)reading, not a gate check−0.4%
Decided by the pass rule for Quality Compounder.
The pass rule for Quality Compounder is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here. Lines marked as readings are published beside the checks and are not gate checks.Quality Compounder under The screens ›
PassesOff its 52-week high by 8–35% (a dip, not a collapse)33.2% · 8.0%–35.0%
FailsDip within its own normal pullback band0.18
PassesNot past where its dips have historically recovered from0.57
FailsA dip in an uptrend (above a rising 200-day)61.96
FailsHigher-low structure still intactstructure intact · no higher low
Unknown — no dataClear of the earnings blackout (more than 5 days out)— · > 5.00
Decided by the pass rule for Drawdown Context.
The pass rule for Drawdown Context is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page. 1 of 6 carry no data.
FailsA bullish MACD cross within 10 sessions19.00 · ≤ 10.00
FailsReclaimed a rising 50-day EMA58.21
FailsPrinted a higher lowno
FailsA volume thrust on the turn (≥ 1.2× normal)1.01 · ≥ 1.20
FailsReversal signals fired: 3 of 4 (MACD·MA·HL·Vol)0.00 · ≥ 3.00
Decided by the pass rule for Reversal Evidence.
The pass rule for Reversal Evidence is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
PassesIn the cheap half of its own 5-year valuation range(through fiscal 2025)0.5×
Not scored: see the reason belowEarnings estimates not being cutNo analyst estimate revisions are on file for this company yet, so there is nothing to read a trend from.—
PassesReturns on capital not deteriorating0.61
Decided by the pass rule for Not-a-Value-Trap Gate.
The pass rule for Not-a-Value-Trap Gate is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page. 1 of 3 carry no data.
PassesOperating profit is positive(fiscal 2025: files no quarterly statements)$664.1M · > 0
PassesReturn on invested capital ≥ 10%(fiscal 2025: files no quarterly statements)61.0% · ≥ 10.0%
PassesA solvent balance sheet (Altman Z ≥ 1.8, net debt/EBITDA ≤ 4)(fiscal 2025: files no quarterly statements)295.1×
PassesQuality score ≥ 5069.80 · ≥ 50.00
PassesRevenue growing over 5 years(fiscal 2020 to 2025)32.2% per year · > 0
Decided by the pass rule for Quality Floor.
The pass rule for Quality Floor is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
A research signal from published criteria, not a recommendation.
FailsDrawdown context33.2% off its 52-week high
FailsReversal evidence0 of 4 signals fired
PassesTrap gate2 of 3 held · 1 no data
PassesQuality floor5 of 5 held
Invalidation level (structure break): below this the dip's structure has broken$48.09
Decided by the pass rule for Qualified Dip.
The pass rule for Qualified Dip is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Qualified Dip under The screens ›
FailsTrading above its 50-day average58.02
FailsTrading above its 200-day average61.96
Fails50-day average above the 200-day (uptrend stack)58.02
Passes50-day average sloping up0.05 · > 0
Decided by the pass rule for Trend Alignment.
The pass rule for Trend Alignment is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Passes3-month return in the top half of the universe0.69 · ≥ 0.50
Passes12-minus-1 momentum in the top half of the universe0.72 · ≥ 0.50
PassesRelative strength vs the S&P 500 improving0.00 · > 0
Not scored: see the reason belowEarnings estimates being revised upNo analyst estimate revisions are on file for this company yet, so there is nothing to read a trend from.—
Decided by the pass rule for Relative Strength.
The pass rule for Relative Strength is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page. 1 of 4 carry no data.
FailsMACD above its signal line−1.15
FailsBack above the 50-day on a fresh cross (≤10 sessions)19.00
FailsHigher high and higher low (stair-stepping up)higher high · no higher low
FailsA volume thrust on the move (≥ 1.2× normal)1.01 · ≥ 1.20
Decided by the pass rule for Momentum Trigger.
The pass rule for Momentum Trigger is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Average daily swing: elevated0.04
Volatility band width: mid-range0.30
Distance from its 52-week high: a deep pullback0.33
Every verdict is auditableEach criterion shows the live number and the pass rule side by side — a receipt, not a rating. Several of these screens publish their rule in full under The screens; each row links to its own section where there is one.
Unknown ≠ failAn “— Unknown” verdict means the inputs were insufficient: context, not a signal, and never counted as a fail.

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