Centerra Gold: Strong Q2 Execution Reinforces My Strong Buy Rating
- Brigette Mwaura

- 1 day ago
- 7 min read
Summary
I am maintaining my STRONG BUY rating on Centerra Gold because the company is delivering stronger operating results while maintaining a debt-free balance sheet, returning capital to shareholders, and funding growth internally.
I believe that growth will be driven by the Thompson Creek restart, Goldfield development, Kemess advancement, and Mount Milligan expansion, providing multiple catalysts over the next several years rather than reliance on a single project.
Despite improving earnings, higher production guidance, and over $1 Bn of liquidity, Centerra continues to trade at a significant discount to peers on both FWD Non-GAAP P/E and FWD EV/EBITDA metrics.
Key risks include Türkiye related royalty and cost pressures, Thompson Creek execution risk, and commodity price volatility, though these are mitigated by the company's diversified asset base, strong liquidity, and debt-free balance sheet.



