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ARU Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.32
AU$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$0.32
AU$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.17 - AU$0.62
Previous CloseN/A
Volume4.33M
Average Volume (3M)34.30M
Market Cap
AU$1.26B
Enterprise ValueAU$88.44M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$571.35M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$96.21K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.07
Next Earnings
Aug 19, 2026EPS Estimate
>-0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)>-0.01
Shares Outstanding5,355,175,000
10 Day Avg. Volume56,207,430
30 Day Avg. Volume34,302,320
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.27
Price to Book (P/B)2.86
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-11.24
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$0.35Price Target Upside9.37% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)<0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetVery low financial leverage and a substantive equity base materially reduce refinancing and interest-rate risk during multi-year project build. This structural cushion improves funding optionality and lender confidence, helping sustain development through construction and early ramp-up phases.
Material Funding Progress (~90% Funded)Securing roughly 90% of total funding requirements markedly lowers execution risk versus fully unfunded peers. Cornerstone commitments and multiple funding pathways increase probability of reaching FID and accessing debt, making the project financing plan structurally more viable over the coming 2–3 years.
Project Execution ReadinessEngaging an experienced engineering partner and recruiting a dedicated project director signal raised delivery capability and governance. Formalised procurement and owners-team build-out reduce execution risk and support realistic schedules, aiding durable delivery of complex processing and downstream scope.
Bears Say
Pre-revenue With Persistent Cash BurnThe company remains a pre-revenue developer with recurring negative operating and free cash flow, making it structurally dependent on external financing. Over the medium term this increases dilution risk and constrains flexibility if markets or funding windows tighten before steady product sales begin.
Remaining Equity Gap & FID Timing UncertaintyA non-trivial residual equity requirement and deliberate negotiation of commercial terms mean FID timing is uncertain. Delays in closing that gap could push schedules, raise construction and financing costs, and force additional equity issuance that dilutes existing holders and stresses project economics.
Geopolitical Concentration & Conditional Offtake SupportHigh supply concentration in China and conditional external commitments create structural exposure to export policy and market access shifts. Dependence on additional offtake volumes to unlock funding increases execution complexity and ties financing to third-party commercial outcomes.
Arafura Resources News
ARU FAQ
What was Arafura Resources Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Arafura Resources Limited lowest share price was AU$0.17 and its highest was AU$0.62 in the past 12 months.
What is Arafura Resources Limited’s market cap?
Arafura Resources Limited’s market cap is AU$1.26B.
When is Arafura Resources Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Arafura Resources Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 19, 2026 which is in 50 days.
How were Arafura Resources Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Arafura Resources Limited released its earnings results on Feb 18, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.004 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -AU$0.008 by AU$0.004.
Is Arafura Resources Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Arafura Resources Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Arafura Resources Limited pay dividends?
Arafura Resources Limited does not currently pay dividends.
What is Arafura Resources Limited’s EPS estimate?
Arafura Resources Limited’s EPS estimate is >-0.01.
How many shares outstanding does Arafura Resources Limited have?
Arafura Resources Limited has 5,355,175,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Arafura Resources Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Arafura Resources Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.004 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -AU$0.008. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.128%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Arafura Resources Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:ARU
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Arafura Resources Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$0.35 (9.37% Upside)
AU$0.35 (9.37% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:ARU Sentiment 97%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
141.42%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-3.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
338.28%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Arafura Resources Limited
Headquartered in Perth, Australia, Arafura Rare Earths Limited is engaged in the exploration and development of mineral properties across the Australian continent. The company's core business centers on the output of rare earth products, particularly neodymium-praseodymium and mixed middle-heavy rare earth oxides. Its principal asset is the Nolans project, a significant rare earths-phosphate-uranium-thorium deposit located in Australia's Northern Territory, which provides its key neodymium and praseodymium offerings. In addition to its primary operations, the firm also handles mining activities, associated infrastructure development, and comprehensive social and environmental feasibility studies. Founded in 1997, the company changed its name from Arafura Resources Limited to Arafura Rare Earths Limited in October 2022.
ARU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$0.35
▲(9.37% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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