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B2gold Corp

BTOToronto Stock Exchange

SectorMaterials

IndustryGold

Beta (adjusted)1.30

Intrinsic Value $4.52median of 5 methods · middle span $4-$18based on filings through 31 Dec 2025

Market Price $5.22Price as of 30 Sep 2026

Near fair valueIntrinsic value is 13% below the market price

−50% · IV below pricenear fair value ±15%IV above price · +50%

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Market Cap $6.9B

Enterprise Value $7.1B

Moat Rating Wide

Next Earnings Date9 Nov 2026

Last ex-dividend10 Sep 2026

All prices and values are periodic snapshots, not live quotes. Source dates are shown for reference.

Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

B2Gold Corp is navigating a transitional fiscal year 2026, characterized by elevated capital expenditures and temporarily high All-In Sustaining Costs (AISC) due to deferred stripping at Fekola and the initial ramp-up phase at the Goose Mine. Despite these near-term cost headwinds, the company remains fundamentally robust, supported by record-breaking 2025 revenues, a strong balance sheet with substantial cash reserves, and a highly successful Q1 2026 operational beat. The market currently discounts B2Gold relative to its peers due to geopolitical and regulatory risks in Mali. However, the successful commercial ramp-up of the Goose Project in Nunavut, Canada, serves as a pivotal catalyst to diversify the portfolio, mitigate regulatory exposure, and unlock significant long-term cash flow as steady-state production is achieved in 2027.

This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.

Street view · analyst 12-month targets5 analysts · as of 18 Aug 2026

Low · most bearish analyst$4.00

Mean target$6.15

High · most bullish analyst$7.50

Street targets sit above today's price; our intrinsic value sits below it. Different horizons, different questions.

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 18 Sep 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

The bear case is triggered by prolonged delays in obtaining the Fekola Regional permit in Mali, combined with adverse regulatory changes under the new mining code that significantly reduce B2Gold's economic interest. Additionally, further operational setbacks or equipment failures at the Goose Mine crushing circuit could restrict throughput, causing production to miss the lower bound of guidance and driving AISC above the projected $2,580 per ounce. A sharp correction in global gold prices would squeeze margins during this peak capital expenditure phase, impacting liquidity and potentially threatening dividend sustainability.

Base CaseCentral scenario

The base case assumes B2Gold successfully executes its 2026 operational plan, meeting its consolidated gold production guidance of 820,000 to 970,000 ounces. The Goose Mine successfully resolves its crushing circuit constraints to reach 3,200 tons/day by the end of Q3 2026, keeping its full-year contribution within the 170,000 to 230,000 ounces range. Geopolitical risks in Mali remain stable without severe operational disruptions, and the Fekola Regional permit is secured. Strong gold prices continue to support robust free cash flow generation, offsetting the elevated transitional AISC of $2,400 to $2,580 per ounce, allowing the company to maintain its dividend and share buyback programs.

Scenarios are anchored to street consensus at the research date, with our probabilities and rationale.

Key Investment Merits

Strong balance sheet with $479 million in cash and cash equivalents as of Q1 2026, providing high financial flexibility during a peak capital expenditure year.
Significant portfolio diversification catalyst through the Goose Project in Nunavut, Canada, reducing reliance on West African jurisdictions.
Compelling valuation trading at a steep discount relative to direct peers with similar operational footprints.
Consistent commitment to shareholder returns, supported by a stable dividend yield and an active share buyback program.

Key Investment Risks

Geopolitical and regulatory uncertainty in Mali, particularly surrounding the implementation of the new mining code and regional permitting.
Elevated transitional costs, with 2026 consolidated AISC guidance projected at a high of $2,400 to $2,580 per ounce sold.
Operational execution risks associated with the ramp-up and crushing circuit remediation at the newly commissioned Goose Mine.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

Failure to secure the Fekola Regional permit, leading to a material downward revision of 2026 and 2027 production guidance.
Severe operational or structural failures at the Goose Mine that prevent the crushing circuit from reaching targeted throughput capacity.
Expropriation or severe operational shutdown of the Fekola Mine due to escalating geopolitical conflict or regulatory disputes in Mali.

All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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