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CGAU vs FRO: which is the better buy in 2026?

Centerra Gold Inc.

NYSE:CGAU

90/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$3.2B

A debt-free gold miner trading at 3.5x EBITDA while gold prints record highs, the market is treating it like the cycle already ended.

Full CGAU analysis

Frontline plc

NYSE:FRO

90/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$8.5B

The tanker cycle isn't dying, it's bifurcating, and Frontline owns the modern fleet the shadow fleet can't replace.

Full FRO analysis

Factor by factor

FactorCGAUFRO
Revenue Growth9891
Profitability7661
Valuation8480
Momentum6475
Theme Purity4557
Moat4850
Catalysts5066
Market Position4850

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Frequently asked questions

Is CGAU or FRO the better buy in 2026?

CGAU and FRO are neck and neck at 90/100 on the Compass right now. The better fit depends on which factors matter most to you.

How does Alexandria compare CGAU and FRO?

Each company is scored 1-100 on eight factors: revenue growth, profitability, valuation, momentum, theme purity, moat, catalysts, and market position. The Compass Score is the composite, and the comparison below shows where each name wins factor by factor.

Compass Scores are proprietary editorial research from publicly available data, not investment advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Rankings update weekly.