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$4.35B
Enterprise ValueAU$3.93B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$529.99M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$113.47M
Price to Earnings (P/E)53.1
Beta1.69
Next Earnings
Sep 02, 2026EPS Estimate
0.35Next 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 Upside49.57% 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
Strong Revenue GrowthVault reported a 41.05% revenue increase, reflecting stronger gold sales and operational scale. Sustained top-line growth supports margin recovery, funds reinvestment in mining and exploration, and underpins long-term earnings resiliency if production levels and recovery rates remain steady.
Robust Free Cash Flow GenerationFree cash flow growth of 51.34% shows the business is converting earnings into cash effectively. Durable cash generation enhances ability to fund sustaining capital, exploration, and debt reduction, improving financial flexibility and resilience across commodity cycles over the medium term.
Improving Balance Sheet And ROEImproved leverage metrics and a positive return on equity indicate healthier capital structure and better use of shareholder funds. A stronger equity ratio and lower leverage increase capacity for capital allocation to growth projects and reduce refinancing risk over the next few quarters.
Bears Say
Volatile Margins And Cash FlowsManagement has improved margins recently, but past volatility in profit margins and free cash flow presents a durable risk. Fluctuating margins can complicate capital planning, reduce predictability of shareholder returns, and pressure covenant terms if commodity or operational shocks recur.
Past Equity And Debt FluctuationsHistorical swings in equity and debt levels signal episodic balance sheet stress. Recurrence could limit access to low-cost capital, force dilutive financing or higher-cost debt, and constrain investment in mine life extension or processing upgrades over the medium term.
Operational Exposure To Resource & Cost VariablesVault's earnings structurally hinge on ore grades, recovery rates, production continuity and input cost inflation. These operational variables and royalty/regulatory settings can materially swing production and margins, making long-term cash flow dependent on sustained exploration success and cost control.
Vault Minerals Limited News
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$4.35B.
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 92 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 0.35.
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?
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
Vault Minerals Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$6.93 (49.57% Upside)
AU$6.93 (49.57% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:VAU Sentiment 98%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
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
▲(49.57% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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