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Challenger Exploration Limited (AU:CEL)
ASX:CEL
CEL Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.16
AU$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$0.16
AU$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.05 - AU$0.21
Previous CloseN/A
Volume409.50K
Average Volume (3M)4.97M
Market Cap
AU$351.67M
Enterprise ValueAU$324.80M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$26.76M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$22.18M
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.5
Beta2.28
Next Earnings
Mar 18, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)<0.01
Shares Outstanding2,425,286,400
10 Day Avg. Volume3,881,877
30 Day Avg. Volume4,965,960
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.06
Price to Book (P/B)0.32
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-3.31
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Balance Sheet / Low LeverageA large equity cushion and very low debt-to-equity (~0.09) provide durable financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing risk, funds exploration or operating needs from the balance sheet, and gives time to pursue value-creating projects without imminent solvency pressure.
Reported Positive Net Income TrendSustained positive net income, even if partly from non-operating items, strengthens retained earnings and equity over time. This improves long-term capital flexibility, supports strategic optionality for investments or acquisitions, and can aid access to capital markets.
Improving Free Cash Flow TrendA reduction in the magnitude of negative free cash flow signals improving spending discipline or project phasing. If sustained, this trend lowers future external funding needs, narrows cash burn, and moves the business closer to self-funded operations over the medium term.
Bears Say
No Revenue And Persistent Operating LossesAbsence of revenue and continued negative EBIT indicate the company lacks a commercialized, profitable core business. Over months, this undermines sustainability because operating losses must be financed externally and there is no operating cash generation to validate future growth assumptions.
Sustained Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowPersistent negative operating and free cash flow represent ongoing cash burn that will deplete resources without fresh capital. Structurally, this increases dilution or debt risk, constrains strategic investment, and creates recurring funding needs over the next several quarters.
Earnings Quality And Funding RelianceThe gap between reported net income and cash generation implies earnings are driven by non-operating items, raising sustainability concerns. Reliance on the balance sheet or capital raises to fund operations heightens dilution and execution risk if external markets tighten.
Challenger Exploration Limited News
CEL FAQ
What was Challenger Exploration Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Challenger Exploration Limited lowest share price was AU$0.05 and its highest was AU$0.20 in the past 12 months.
What is Challenger Exploration Limited’s market cap?
Challenger Exploration Limited’s market cap is AU$351.67M.
When is Challenger Exploration Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Challenger Exploration Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 18, 2026 which is in 25 days.
How were Challenger Exploration Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Challenger Exploration Limited released its earnings results on Sep 12, 2025. The company reported AU$0.004 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by AU$0.004.
Is Challenger Exploration Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Challenger Exploration Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Challenger Exploration Limited pay dividends?
Challenger Exploration Limited does not currently pay dividends.
What is Challenger Exploration Limited’s EPS estimate?
Challenger Exploration Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Challenger Exploration Limited have?
Challenger Exploration Limited has 2,425,286,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to Challenger Exploration Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Challenger Exploration Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.004 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Challenger Exploration Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:CEL
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
Challenger Exploration Limited Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
139.58%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.77%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
25.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Challenger Exploration Limited
Challenger Exploration Limited engages in the exploration of gold, silver, and copper deposits. Its flagship project is the Hualilan gold project that comprise 15 mining leases and an exploration license application covering an area of 26 square kilometers located in San Juan, Argentina. The company was formerly known as Challenger Energy Limited and changed its name to Challenger Exploration Limited in May 2019. Challenger Exploration Limited was incorporated in 2007 and is based in West Perth, Australia.
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