Earnings Strong, But El Domo Project Costs Weigh On Silvercorp Metals (SVM) Stock

Core Viewpoint - Silvercorp Metals Inc. is identified as one of the 10 undervalued growth stocks for the next 5 years, with recent earnings exceeding Wall Street estimates [1]. Financial Performance - The company reported a quarterly EPS of $0.22 per share and revenue of $126.11 million, which is $3.56 million above Wall Street estimates [1]. Project Budget Update - The construction budget for the El Domo project has been revised to $284 million, reflecting a $44 million increase from the previous estimate of $240 million [2]. - The increase in budget is attributed to a rise in the value-added tax (VAT) rate from 10% to 15%, raising the VAT component from $19 million to $35 million, which adds $16 million to the overall cost [2]. - Additional costs related to equipment and material purchases for the process plant have risen by $15 million, further contributing to the budget increase [3]. Tax Recovery - The VAT amount is expected to be recovered as a tax credit during the first year of operations once concentrate exports begin [3]. Analyst Ratings - Canaccord Genuity raised its price target on Silvercorp Metals Inc. from $10.98 to $14.64 while maintaining a Buy rating on January 23 [3]. Company Overview - Silvercorp Metals Inc. operates as an explorer, acquirer, developer, and miner of mineral properties in China, focusing on gold, copper, zinc, silver, and lead [4].