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Metals Exploration PLC (GB:MTL)
LSE:MTL
MTL Stock Chart & Stats
14.20p
-0.02p(-0.36%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
14.20p
-0.02p(-0.36%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range4.82p - 19.20p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume82.18K
Average Volume (3M)5.20M
Market Cap
£443.96M
Enterprise Value433.45M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£45.92M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta-0.77
Next Earnings
May 20, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)<0.01
Shares Outstanding2,959,712,000
10 Day Avg. Volume6,323,093
30 Day Avg. Volume5,201,041
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.07
Price to Book (P/B)1.00
Price to Sales (P/S)0.70
P/FCF Ratio1.68
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
Sustained Revenue GrowthConsistent multi-year revenue expansion and a 26.7% growth metric signal scalable production and stronger market penetration. This durable top-line momentum supports continued cash generation and funds reinvestment into exploration and development over the next several quarters.
Improving Profit MarginsSubstantially higher gross margins indicate improving operational efficiency and cost controls across operations. Sustained margin expansion enhances resilience to metal price cycles and underpins longer-term free cash flow and internal funding capacity for project development.
Strong Cash GenerationRobust operating and free cash flow conversion demonstrates the business can fund capex, exploration and debt servicing from operations. Persistent cash generation reduces reliance on external financing and supports project advancement and shareholder optionality over time.
Bears Say
Meaningful Remaining LiabilitiesAlthough equity has recovered, elevated liabilities relative to assets leave the company exposed if revenue growth decelerates. Substantial obligations can constrain investment flexibility and increase refinancing risk during commodity-driven downturns over the medium term.
Volatile Profitability / EPS DeclineDeeply negative EPS growth and reported net income volatility indicate earnings instability. Persistent swings in profitability impair planning, make sustained dividend or buyback policies difficult, and weaken the company's ability to self-fund large development projects.
Commodity Price ExposureDependence on gold and silver prices creates structural revenue and margin sensitivity to global commodity cycles. Long-term project economics and cash flows can shift materially with metal prices, increasing operational planning risk and capital allocation uncertainty.
Metals Exploration News
MTL FAQ
What was Metals Exploration PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Metals Exploration PLC lowest share price was 4.82p and its highest was 19.20p in the past 12 months.
What is Metals Exploration PLC’s market cap?
Metals Exploration PLC’s market cap is £443.96M.
When is Metals Exploration PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Metals Exploration PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 105 days.
How were Metals Exploration PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Metals Exploration PLC released its earnings results on Sep 04, 2025. The company reported 0.004p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.004p.
Is Metals Exploration PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Metals Exploration PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Metals Exploration PLC pay dividends?
Metals Exploration PLC does not currently pay dividends.
What is Metals Exploration PLC’s EPS estimate?
Metals Exploration PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Metals Exploration PLC have?
Metals Exploration PLC has 2,959,712,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Metals Exploration PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Metals Exploration PLC reported an EPS of 0.004p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.775%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Metals Exploration PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:MTL
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 Exploration Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
87.82%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-7.90%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
18.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Metals Exploration PLC
Metals Exploration plc identifies, acquires, explores for, and develop mining properties in the Western Pacific Rim region. The company primarily explores for precious and base metals. It owns 100% interest in the Runruno gold-molybdenum project located north of the Philippines. Metals Exploration plc was incorporated in 2004 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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