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ION Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.04
AU$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$0.04
AU$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.02 - AU$0.07
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.95M
Average Volume (3M)3.90M
Market Cap
AU$42.77M
Enterprise ValueAU$25.24M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$8.42M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.41
Next Earnings
Sep 30, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)>-0.01
Shares Outstanding1,296,144,400
10 Day Avg. Volume877,565
30 Day Avg. Volume3,896,962
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.15
Price to Book (P/B)5.31
Price to Sales (P/S)161.27
P/FCF Ratio-9.83
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)-0.55
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$7.30M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Leverage / Clean Balance SheetZero reported debt and a material increase in equity provide a durable funding buffer and reduce solvency risk. Over the next several months this balance sheet flexibility supports continuing exploration programs, enables non-dilutive financing options (JV/farm-out), and limits refinancing pressure.
Revenue Reappeared In FY2025Reporting revenue after a period of none demonstrates the company can generate transactional receipts or partner-funded activity. Sustained small revenue streams can validate project commerciality, improve reporting transparency and create pathways to scale receipts via farm-outs or asset sales over the medium term.
High Gross Margin On Reported RevenueA high gross margin on the limited revenue indicates favorable unit economics for any monetized product or service. If revenue scales through partnerships or asset sales, the high gross margin supports operating leverage and the potential to turn exploratory receipts into meaningful contribution to operating profit over time.
Bears Say
Persistent Cash BurnSustained negative operating and free cash flow depletes equity and forces reliance on external funding or asset sales. Over a multi-month horizon this constrains the pace of exploration, increases dilution or JV dependence risk, and may pressure management to alter programs if financing becomes costly.
Large Operating LossesMaterial operating losses reflect a business still in an investment phase with costs far exceeding receipts. Persisting losses reduce runway and require recurring funding events; they also limit reinvestment capacity from internal cash flows and raise execution risk for advancing projects toward monetization.
Negative Returns On EquityNegative ROE despite higher equity signals the company is not creating shareholder value from its capital base. Over the medium term this undermines investor support, may increase cost of capital, and could force strategic shifts such as asset sales or accelerated farm-outs to restore positive returns.
Southern Gold Limited News
ION FAQ
What was Southern Gold Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Southern Gold Limited lowest share price was AU$0.02 and its highest was AU$0.07 in the past 12 months.
What is Southern Gold Limited’s market cap?
Southern Gold Limited’s market cap is AU$42.77M.
When is Southern Gold Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Southern Gold Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 30, 2026 which is in 79 days.
How were Southern Gold Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Southern Gold Limited released its earnings results on Feb 23, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.003 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -AU$0.003.
Is Southern Gold Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Southern Gold Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Southern Gold Limited pay dividends?
Southern Gold Limited does not currently pay dividends.
What is Southern Gold Limited’s EPS estimate?
Southern Gold Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Southern Gold Limited have?
Southern Gold Limited has 1,296,144,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to Southern Gold Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Southern Gold Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.003 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.448%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Southern Gold Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:ION
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
Southern Gold Limited Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-67.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
52.95%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Southern Gold Limited
Iondrive Limited is primarily engaged in advancing and commercializing battery technology, complemented by its activities in lithium exploration. The company also conducts prospecting for other key minerals such as gold, silver, copper, palladium, and rare earth elements. Originally known as Southern Gold Limited, the firm rebranded as Iondrive Limited in November 2023. Founded in 2004, its operations are based out of Adelaide, Australia.
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