North American Palladium (PALDF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

North American Palladium, trading under the symbol PALDF on the OTC Markets, is a Canadian-based precious metals producer primarily focused on the exploration, development and mining of palladium and associated metals. The company’s flagship operation is the Lac des Iles mine, located approximately 85 kilometres northwest of Thunder Bay, Ontario. This open-pit and underground mine hosts one of the world’s highest-grade palladium resources, with expansion projects aimed at sustaining long-term production and optimizing operational efficiencies.

In addition to palladium, North American Palladium recovers platinum, gold, silver and rhodium as by-products, leveraging an on-site processing facility to produce concentrates for shipment to third-party refiners. The company’s technical team oversees a continuous drilling program and geology studies designed to extend mine life and upgrade resources. Exploration prospects on adjacent land packages further support its growth strategy, with ongoing assessment of nickel and copper potential in the region.

Products from North American Palladium serve global markets, including the automotive industry, where palladium is a critical component in catalytic converters, as well as the electronics, chemical and jewelry sectors. Concentrates are sold under offtake agreements and long-term contracts with refiners and end-users, ensuring steady demand for the company’s output. Environmental stewardship and community engagement are integral to operations, with initiatives in place to support local employment, infrastructure and Indigenous partnerships in Northwestern Ontario.

Founded in 1968 as Lac des Iles Mines Ltd., the company underwent several restructurings before adopting the North American Palladium name upon its 2006 public listing. In 2019, it was acquired by Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd., a leading global platinum group metals producer, and now operates as part of Impala’s North American division. Under this ownership, the mine benefits from access to broader technical expertise and capital resources, positioning it as a key asset in meeting the rising demand for palladium and associated metals worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $14.98 to $15.01
• 50-Day Range: $14.98 to $14.98
• 52-Week Range: $6.69 to $19.91
• Volume: 21,621 shs
• Average Volume: 24,024 shs
• Market Capitalization: $881.42 million
• P/E Ratio: 8.03
• Dividend Yield: 2.00%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

PALDF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have PALDF shares performed this year?

North American Palladium's stock was trading at $14.98 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, PALDF shares have increased by 0.0% and is now trading at $14.98.

How do I buy shares of North American Palladium?

Shares of PALDF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: Metal Mining
• Sub-Industry: Non-Metallic And Industrial Metal Mining
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:PALDF
• CIK: 887701
• Web: www.nap.com
• Phone: 416-360-7590
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 604
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 8.03
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $91.96 million
• Net Margins: 35.18%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: 24.49%
• Return on Assets: 20.79%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 3.83
• Quick Ratio: 3.28

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $306.17 million
• Price / Sales: 2.88
• Cash Flow: $1.83 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.19
• Book Value: $7.21 per share
• Price / Book: 2.08

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 58,840,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $881.42 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 2.08