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Westgold Resources (AU:WGX)
ASX:WGX
WGX Stock Chart & Stats
AU$5.95
-AU$0.40(-13.65%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$5.95
-AU$0.40(-13.65%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$2.51 - AU$8.16
Previous CloseN/A
Volume8.94M
Average Volume (3M)4.85M
Market Cap
$5.62B
Enterprise ValueAU$5.45B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$520.58M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$225.91M
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.0
Beta1.32
Next Earnings
May 18, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.46%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.33
Shares Outstanding944,831,540
10 Day Avg. Volume6,324,713
30 Day Avg. Volume4,851,945
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.93
Price to Book (P/B)1.33
Price to Sales (P/S)1.92
P/FCF Ratio41.26
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.97
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.76
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.57
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.45
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$9.27Price Target Upside55.83% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.73
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.53B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationExceptional free cash flow growth and a high operating-cash-to-net-income ratio indicate durable internal funding capacity. This strengthens the company's ability to fund sustaining and growth capex, reduce volatility from cyclical revenue swings, and support reinvestment or balance sheet resilience over 2-6 months and beyond.
Low Financial LeverageVery low debt relative to equity provides structural financial flexibility, lowering refinancing and interest-rate risks. With significant equity backing, the firm can weather commodity cycles, pursue selective acquisitions or capital projects, and preserve liquidity for operations and exploration without stressing solvency.
Robust Revenue Growth And Healthy Operating MarginsSustained top-line expansion with improved gross and strong EBITDA margins signals improving operational efficiency and scale. Healthy operating profitability provides a durable cushion to absorb cost pressures and funds ongoing mining operations and exploration, supporting medium-term production stability.
Bears Say
Weak Net ProfitabilityA low net margin constrains retained earnings and limits returns to shareholders despite strong EBITDA. Persistent thin bottom-line profitability exposes the company to lower resilience if costs rise or realized prices fall, reducing capacity to accumulate reserves or raise dividends over time.
Low Return On EquityROE near 2% implies limited effectiveness in converting equity into profits. Over the medium term this can pressure investor returns and signals that capital deployed is not yet delivering strong shareholder value, possibly limiting appetite for new equity-funded investments or share-based returns.
Material Exposure To Gold Price VolatilityRevenue and margins depend materially on realized gold prices, creating structural earnings volatility. Commodity dependence limits predictability for planning, capital allocation, and debt servicing; absent comprehensive hedging, price swings can materially affect cash flow and reinvestment capacity.
Westgold Resources News
WGX FAQ
What was Westgold Resources’s price range in the past 12 months?
Westgold Resources lowest share price was AU$2.51 and its highest was AU$8.16 in the past 12 months.
What is Westgold Resources’s market cap?
Westgold Resources’s market cap is $5.62B.
When is Westgold Resources’s upcoming earnings report date?
Westgold Resources’s upcoming earnings report date is May 18, 2026 which is in 61 days.
How were Westgold Resources’s earnings last quarter?
Westgold Resources released its earnings results on Feb 25, 2026. The company reported AU$0.332 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.28 by AU$0.052.
Is Westgold Resources overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Westgold Resources’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Westgold Resources pay dividends?
Westgold Resources pays a Annually dividend of AU$0.03 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.46%. See more information on Westgold Resources dividends here
What is Westgold Resources’s EPS estimate?
Westgold Resources’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Westgold Resources have?
Westgold Resources has 944,831,540 shares outstanding.
What happened to Westgold Resources’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Westgold Resources reported an EPS of AU$0.332 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.28. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.305%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Westgold Resources?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:WGX
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
Westgold Resources Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$9.27 (55.83% Upside)
$9.27 (55.83% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:WGX Sentiment 92%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 79%
Bearish news 17%
Bearish news 17%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
137.21%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
12.35%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
26.13%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Westgold Resources
Westgold Resources Limited engages in the exploration, operation, development, mining, and treatment of gold assets primarily in Western Australia. The company's assets include Bryah Operations, Murchison Operations, Meekatharra Gold Operations, and Cue Gold Operations that comprise approximately 350 mining titles covering 1,300 square kilometers in the Central Murchison region. It also provides contract mining services. Westgold Resources Limited is based in Perth, Australia.
WGX Company Deck
WGX Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call showcased strong financial performance with record cash build, safety improvements, and a solid liquidity position. However, challenges in the Murchison operations and increased temporary costs were noted. Overall, the company remains optimistic about future growth and cost reduction initiatives.View all AU:WGX earnings summariesWGX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$9.27
▲(55.83% Upside)
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