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Galiano Gold Inc

GAUToronto Stock Exchange

SectorMaterials

IndustryGold

Beta (adjusted)1.45

Intrinsic Value $2.18median of 3 methodsbased on filings through 31 Dec 2025

Market Price $1.95Price as of 1 Oct 2026

Near fair valueIntrinsic value is 12% above the market price

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

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Market Cap $510.1M

Enterprise Value $401.8M

Shares Outstanding 258.4M diluted

Moat Rating None

Next Earnings Date5 Nov 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

Galiano Gold Inc. presents a compelling investment opportunity as a newly consolidated 90% owner of the Asanko Gold Mine (AGM) in Ghana. Following the acquisition of Gold Fields' 45% stake in early 2024, Galiano has streamlined decision-making and captured 100% of the asset's cash flow (net of government interest). Despite near-term cost headwinds from Ghana's new sliding-scale royalty regime, Galiano's debt-free balance sheet, robust cash position of $114.9 million, and significant exploration upside—highlighted by a maiden underground resource at Nkran and Abore—provide a strong margin of safety and a clear path to becoming a mid-tier producer.

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 targets1 analysts · as of 18 Aug 2026

Low · most bearish analyst$4.25

Mean target$4.25

High · most bullish analyst$4.25

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 19 Jun 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

$1.50

The bear case involves operational delays in the Nkran Cut 3 stripping campaign, further community disruptions at Esaase, or persistent inflationary pressures on fuel and consumables. A sharp decline in gold prices combined with high fixed operating costs would compress margins and delay the transition to steady-state ore delivery at Nkran.

Base CaseCentral scenario

$4.08

The base case assumes Galiano successfully delivers on its FY 2026 production guidance of 140,000 to 160,000 ounces, driven by higher-grade ore from the Abore deposit in the second half of the year. AISC is expected to remain within the revised $2,300 to $2,600/oz range, reflecting the higher royalty environment. Capitalized stripping at Nkran Cut 3 continues on schedule, securing long-term production growth post-2028.

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

Key Investment Merits

Debt-free balance sheet with $114.9 million in cash as of March 31, 2026, providing excellent financial flexibility.
90% consolidated ownership of the Asanko Gold Mine, allowing Galiano to capture full operational cash flows.
Significant organic growth potential with the Nkran Cut 3 pushback and a maiden underground resource of 3.4 Mt Indicated and 6.5 Mt Inferred.
Strong technical optimization following the installation of the secondary crushing circuit, boosting mill throughput.

Key Investment Risks

Single-asset risk, as Galiano's entire valuation and production profile depend on the Asanko Gold Mine in Ghana.
Elevated cost structure, with AISC guidance raised to $2,300–$2,600/oz due to Ghana's sliding-scale royalty regime.
Geopolitical and regulatory risks associated with operating in West Africa, including potential changes to mining laws and local community relations.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

A prolonged operational shutdown at the Asanko Gold Mine due to community conflicts or technical failures.
A material downward revision of mineral reserves or failure to convert underground resources into mineable reserves.
A sustained drop in gold prices below $2,000/oz, rendering the high-AISC operations unprofitable.

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

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