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U.S. Global Investors Inc

GROWNASDAQ

SectorFinancials

IndustryAsset Management & Custody Banks

Beta (adjusted)0.77

Intrinsic Value $1.99median of 3 methodsbased on filings through 31 Mar 2026

Market Price $2.88Price as of 30 Sep 2026

OvervaluedIntrinsic value is 31% below the market price

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

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Market Cap $35.4M

Enterprise Value $11.2M

Shares Outstanding 12.7M diluted

Moat Rating None

Next Earnings Date12 Nov 2026

Last ex-dividend17 Aug 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

U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (GROW) is a specialized asset manager with niche expertise in gold mining, natural resources, and the airline industry. The company has returned to profitability in fiscal 2026, driven by a strong rebound in investment income and positive fund flows into its gold and natural resource products. However, its operating revenues remain highly sensitive to commodity cycles and market volatility, and its core asset management fees face competitive pressures. While its monthly dividend program and active share buybacks provide a solid yield floor, the heavy reliance on corporate investment gains rather than recurring fee growth warrants a cautious Hold stance.

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.

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 20 Jun 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

$1.21

A sharp downturn in gold prices and rising oil prices depress interest in specialized ETFs and mutual funds, leading to net outflows. Operating expenses exceed fee revenues, resulting in operating losses, while the corporate investment portfolio suffers unrealized losses, threatening the sustainability of the monthly dividend.

Base CaseCentral scenario

$3.10

AUM stabilizes around $1.4B to $1.6B with moderate fee generation. Operating expenses remain controlled, and corporate investments yield steady, non-volatile returns. The company continues its monthly dividend of $0.0075 per share and steady share repurchases, maintaining a stable valuation.

Bull CaseUpside scenario

$3.94

A sustained bull market in gold and commodities drives massive inflows into USERX and GOAU, while a drop in oil prices below the 50-day moving average triggers a strong rally in JETS ETF. This combination significantly expands AUM and recurring advisory fees, while the company's corporate investment portfolio generates outsized capital gains.

Scenarios reflect our research view at the research date.

Key Investment Merits

Strong balance sheet with zero debt and substantial cash and trading securities.
Consistent capital return program via monthly dividends and active share buybacks.
Highly specialized thematic product lineup (JETS, GOAU) positioned to capture specific macroeconomic cycles.

Key Investment Risks

High sensitivity of earnings to volatile commodity prices and market-sensitive investment income.
Core operating loss risk if advisory fees fail to cover fixed operating expenses.
Intense competition and fee compression in the ETF and mutual fund industries.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

Suspension or reduction of the monthly dividend program.
AUM falling consistently below $1.2 billion.
Significant sustained operating losses excluding corporate investment gains.

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

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