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$0.06 - AU$0.21
Previous CloseN/A
Volume409.50K
Average Volume (3M)4.97M
Market Cap
AU$353.63M
Enterprise ValueAU$296.52M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$36.19M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$21.60M
Price to Earnings (P/E)52.9
Beta2.48
Next Earnings
Sep 11, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)>-0.01
Shares Outstanding2,438,835,700
10 Day Avg. Volume3,881,877
30 Day Avg. Volume4,965,960
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.56
Price to Book (P/B)1.27
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-16.40
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)0.15
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$143.87M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthThe company’s conservative capitalization — low debt-to-equity and meaningful equity growth — provides durable financial flexibility to fund ongoing exploration and meet obligations. A stronger balance sheet reduces refinancing risk and supports multi‑month project funding needs.
Positive ROE PotentialPositive ROE in recent periods indicates the business can generate returns on its capital when assets perform or one‑off gains occur. While volatile, recurring positive ROE potential supports the prospect of long‑term value creation if operational progress or asset monetisation continues.
Improving Cash Flow TrendAlthough still negative, the improvement in free cash flow in 2025 versus 2024 shows management traction in reducing burn. If this trend persists, it lengthens the company’s runway and reduces medium‑term reliance on external financing or dilutive equity raises.
Bears Say
Pre-revenue OperationsThe company is essentially pre‑revenue with recurring operating losses, reflecting an exploration/asset‑development model. Without operating revenues, the business cannot self‑sustain activities; long‑term viability depends on successful asset development or continuous external funding.
Persistent Negative Cash GenerationSustained negative operating and free cash flow indicates ongoing cash burn and structural funding needs. Continued negative cash generation forces reliance on equity raises or debt, raising dilution and financing risk that can constrain investment and delay development milestones over months.
Weak Earnings QualityHeadline net income appears supported by non‑operating items rather than recurring business revenue. Reliance on one‑off gains weakens earnings quality and predictability, making sustainable profitability and reliable forecasting less certain over the medium term.
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$0.06 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$353.63M.
When is Challenger Exploration Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Challenger Exploration Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 11, 2026 which is in 154 days.
How were Challenger Exploration Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Challenger Exploration Limited released its earnings results on Mar 31, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.001 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -AU$0.001.
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 2,438,835,700 shares outstanding.
What happened to Challenger Exploration Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Challenger Exploration Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.001 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.407%.
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
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:CEL Sentiment 94%
Sector Average ―
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News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
139.58%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.48%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
21.11%
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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