Challenger Exploration Limited (AU:CEL)
ASX:CEL
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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$0.07 - AU$0.21
Previous CloseN/A
Volume409.50K
Average Volume (3M)4.97M
Market Cap
AU$292.66M
Enterprise ValueAU$236.30M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$36.19M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$21.60M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.51
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
Conservative Balance Sheet / Low LeverageLow leverage and a conservative capital structure reduce refinancing and interest-rate risks for an exploration company. This durable strength supports continued funding of drilling and technical programs, gives partners confidence for farm-outs, and preserves optionality over the next several months.
Asset-creation Business ModelA clear asset-advancement and monetization model aligns incentives with joint-venture partners and potential acquirers. For early-stage explorers this structural approach can de-risk capital needs, enabling value crystallization through farm-outs or sale transactions rather than relying on operating cashflows.
Improving Free Cash Flow TrendA trend toward less negative free cash flow indicates improving capital efficiency or lower cash burn. While still negative, this improvement can lengthen the cash runway, reduce near-term external funding pressure, and strengthen negotiating leverage for JV or farm-out deals over the coming months.
Bears Say
Pre-revenue OperationsBeing pre-revenue means the company's intrinsic value depends on exploration success and asset monetization rather than recurring cashflows. This creates a binary outcome profile and persistent valuation uncertainty, leaving the firm vulnerable if exploration does not yield transactible results over the near term.
Persistent Cash BurnSustained negative operating and free cash flow force reliance on equity raises, JV funding or debt. That ongoing cash burn constrains the pace of exploration, increases dilution or financing risk, and limits ability to scale programs without securing external partners or capital in the medium term.
Weak Earnings Quality / ROE VolatilityReported net income that is disconnected from operating results (zero revenue, operating losses) implies earnings are driven by one-offs or accounting items. Coupled with volatile ROE, this reduces confidence that reported profits reflect sustainable performance or will support long-term financing credibility.
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$0.07 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$292.66M.
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 111 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?
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Challenger Exploration Limited Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:CEL Sentiment 82%
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News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
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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