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Metals Australia Ltd (AU:MLS)
ASX:MLS
MLS Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.03
AU$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$0.03
AU$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.02 - AU$0.04
Previous CloseN/A
Volume113.86K
Average Volume (3M)1.17M
Market Cap
AU$17.56M
Enterprise ValueAU$7.61M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$8.61M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.69
Next Earnings
Mar 18, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)>-0.01
Shares Outstanding731,719,540
10 Day Avg. Volume1,262,423
30 Day Avg. Volume1,171,007
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.05
Price to Book (P/B)0.37
Price to Sales (P/S)6.94
P/FCF Ratio-1.40
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetNo debt and meaningful equity reduce financial risk and give Metals Australia flexibility to fund exploration cycles without immediate creditor pressure. This durable strength supports multi‑stage drilling and technical studies over months without forcing distressed financing.
Exposure To Battery & Base MetalsA strategic focus on lithium and other battery/base metals positions the company in sectors with long-term structural demand for battery commodities. Successful discoveries can unlock multi-year development value and attract partnership or offtake interest.
Improving Top-line TrajectorySharp revenue growth off a small base indicates early commercial progress or asset monetisation gains. If sustained, this trend can underpin scale economies, reduce per-project funding needs, and improve the path to profitable operations over several reporting periods.
Bears Say
Large And Worsening Cash BurnConsistently negative operating and free cash flow, and a sharp FY2025 FCF deterioration, imply the company must raise material outside capital to fund exploration and studies. Repeated financing can dilute shareholders and constrain project timelines.
Persistent Net Losses / Negative MarginsOngoing net losses and negative operating margins mean the business is not yet self-sustaining. Over months, this limits reinvestment capacity, increases reliance on capital markets, and raises execution risk for turning exploration gains into profitable operations.
Very Small Operating ScaleA single-employee footprint signals limited internal operational capacity and likely heavy reliance on contractors or partners. This structure can slow project execution, increase per-project overheads, and heighten operational risk across multi‑stage exploration programs.
Metals Australia Ltd News
MLS FAQ
What was Metals Australia Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Metals Australia Ltd lowest share price was AU$0.02 and its highest was AU$0.04 in the past 12 months.
What is Metals Australia Ltd’s market cap?
Metals Australia Ltd’s market cap is AU$17.56M.
When is Metals Australia Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Metals Australia Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 18, 2026 which is in 8 days.
How were Metals Australia Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Metals Australia Ltd released its earnings results on Sep 24, 2025. The company reported -AU$0.002 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -AU$0.002.
Is Metals Australia Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Metals Australia Ltd’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Metals Australia Ltd pay dividends?
Metals Australia Ltd does not currently pay dividends.
What is Metals Australia Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Metals Australia Ltd’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Metals Australia Ltd have?
Metals Australia Ltd has 731,719,540 shares outstanding.
What happened to Metals Australia Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Metals Australia Ltd reported an EPS of -AU$0.002 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.545%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Metals Australia Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:MLS
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
Metals Australia Ltd Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
50.00%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-4.60%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.66%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Metals Australia Ltd
Metals Australia Ltd engages in the exploration and development of mineral deposits in Australia and Canada. The company primarily explores for zinc, gold, silver, copper, lithium, graphite, nickel, and other base metal deposits. Its flagship project is the Lac Rainy graphite project that consists of 92 mineral claims covering an area of approximately 45.5 square kilometers located in Quebec, Canada. The company was incorporated in 1981 and is based in West Perth, Australia.
Technical Analysis
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