Red 5 Limited (AU:VAU)
ASX:VAU
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VAU Stock Chart & Stats
AU$4.63
<AU$0.01(1.49%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$4.63
<AU$0.01(1.49%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$2.35 - AU$6.30
Previous CloseN/A
Volume14.13M
Average Volume (3M)62.47M
Market Cap
AU$4.66B
Enterprise ValueAU$4.07B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$529.99M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$113.47M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.75
Next Earnings
Sep 02, 2026EPS Estimate
0.33Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.08
Shares Outstanding1,034,565,900
10 Day Avg. Volume48,361,439
30 Day Avg. Volume62,474,116
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.44
Price to Sales (P/S)2.01
P/FCF Ratio12.02
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$6.93Price Target Upside49.70% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.42
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$1.97B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue Growth & ProfitabilitySustained double-digit revenue expansion alongside margin recovery indicates the business is improving unit economics and scaling production efficiently. Over 2-6 months this supports reinvestment capacity, stronger operating leverage and a more resilient earnings base if production and cost trends persist.
Robust Free Cash Flow GenerationVery strong FCF growth reflects efficient conversion of production into liquidity, enabling capex funding, debt reduction or strategic investments without reliance on external capital. This improves financial flexibility and supports sustainability of operations across commodity cycles.
Improved Balance Sheet LeverageLower leverage and a healthier equity ratio strengthen the company's ability to withstand gold price volatility and fund development. Reduced financial risk improves borrowing capacity and lowers refinancing pressure, supporting longer-term project timelines and growth initiatives.
Bears Say
Volatility In Margins And Cash FlowPast swings in margins and cash generation indicate earnings and liquidity can shift materially with operational variation or price moves. For 2-6 months this complicates planning, increases financing risk during downturns, and demands conservative cash management to preserve resilience.
Commodity And Production SensitivityRevenue and profitability remain tightly linked to gold prices, ore grade, recovery rates and production continuity. These structural exposures mean even durable operational gains can be offset by market cycles or mine-specific setbacks, limiting predictability of free cash flow.
Historical Equity And Debt FluctuationsAlthough leverage has recently improved, historical swings in capital structure show governance or capital allocation may lead to variability in financial stability. Persistent variability could raise funding costs or constrain growth during adverse periods if not steadily managed.
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VAU FAQ
What was Red 5 Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Red 5 Limited lowest share price was AU$2.35 and its highest was AU$6.30 in the past 12 months.
What is Red 5 Limited’s market cap?
Red 5 Limited’s market cap is AU$4.66B.
When is Red 5 Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Red 5 Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 02, 2026 which is in 118 days.
How were Red 5 Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Red 5 Limited released its earnings results on Feb 25, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.034 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.041 by -AU$0.075.
Is Red 5 Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Red 5 Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Red 5 Limited pay dividends?
Red 5 Limited does not currently pay dividends.
What is Red 5 Limited’s EPS estimate?
Red 5 Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.33.
How many shares outstanding does Red 5 Limited have?
Red 5 Limited has 1,034,565,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to Red 5 Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Red 5 Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.034 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.041. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.882%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Red 5 Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:VAU
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Vault Minerals Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$6.93 (49.70% Upside)
AU$6.93 (49.70% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:VAU Sentiment 98%
Sector Average 75%
Sector Average 75%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
109.33%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.18%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Red 5 Limited
Vault Minerals Limited engages in the exploration, production, and mining of gold and gold/copper concentrates in Canada and Australia. The company was formerly known as Red 5 Limited and changed its name to Vault Minerals Limited in September 2024. Vault Minerals Limited was incorporated in 1995 and is based in South Perth, Australia.
VAU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$6.93
▲(49.70% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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