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Arafura Resources Limited (AU:ARU)
ASX:ARU
ARU Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.23
AU$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$0.23
AU$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.14 - AU$0.62
Previous CloseN/A
Volume4.33M
Average Volume (3M)34.30M
Market Cap
$1.12B
Enterprise Value-AU$2.98M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$571.35M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$96.21K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.98
Next Earnings
Aug 26, 2026EPS Estimate
>-0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)>-0.01
Shares Outstanding4,656,674,000
10 Day Avg. Volume56,207,430
30 Day Avg. Volume34,302,320
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.00
Price to Book (P/B)2.86
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-11.24
Enterprise Value/Market Cap>-0.01
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.37
Enterprise Value/Ebitda0.19
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$0.35Price Target Upside53.70% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Material Funding ProgressBeing ~90% funded materially reduces execution and financing risk versus earlier stages. This level of committed equity from cornerstone parties increases the probability of reaching FID and moving from development to construction, improving the likelihood of eventual revenue generation once operational.
Large Cash BufferA$570m cash provides a durable runway to progress engineering, procurement and owners team recruitment without immediate reliance on dilutive raises. The sizable buffer supports near-term execution readiness, reduces refinancing urgency and strengthens negotiating leverage for final project agreements.
Conservative Balance Sheet (very Low Debt)Extremely low financial leverage lowers refinancing and interest-rate risk during long construction and ramp phases. This balance-sheet conservatism preserves capacity to structure project finance packages and reduces downside risk from interest shocks while the company transitions from pre-revenue to production.
Bears Say
Pre-revenue And Persistent LossesZero operating revenue and recurring losses mean the business generates no internal cash and remains dependent on external funding. This structural pre-revenue profile implies ongoing dilution risk, limits financial flexibility, and keeps earnings quality weak until sustained production and sales commence.
Remaining Funding Gap & Timing RiskWhile under 10% of total funding, the remaining USD134m and deliberate negotiations for better offtake/pricing create timing risk. Funding or agreement delays could postpone FID, raise execution uncertainty, and trigger additional capital needs or dilution if market conditions change.
Geopolitical Supply Concentration RiskHeavy global supply concentration and export controls create structural price and supply volatility for rare earths. Nolans' economics and offtake security remain sensitive to policy shifts and market access dynamics, increasing long-term project and revenue delivery risk despite local financing support.
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ARU FAQ
What was Arafura Resources Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Arafura Resources Limited lowest share price was AU$0.14 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 $1.12B.
When is Arafura Resources Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Arafura Resources Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 26, 2026 which is in 185 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 4,656,674,000 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:
$0.35 (53.70% Upside)
$0.35 (53.70% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:ARU Sentiment 96%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $21.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
141.42%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-13.10%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-10.09%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Arafura Resources Limited
Arafura Rare Earths Limited explores for and develops mineral properties in Australia. It focuses on the production of rare earth products, such as neodymium-praseodymium and mixed middle-heavy rare earths oxides. The company's principal property is the Nolans project, a rare earths-phosphate-uranium-thorium deposit that supplies neodymium and praseodymium products located in Northern Territory, Australia. It also engages in mining and associated infrastructure, and social and environmental feasibility evaluations. The company was formerly known as Arafura Resources Limited and changed its name to Arafura Rare Earths Limited in October 2022. Arafura Rare Earths Limited was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Perth, Australia.
ARU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$0.35
▲(53.70% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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