29metals Ltd. (AU:29M)
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29metals Ltd.
(Sydney:29M)
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Rating:46Neutral
Price Target:
AU$0.24
â–˛(2.17% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/17/26
The score is held back primarily by weak free-cash-flow generation despite an earnings recovery and only moderate balance-sheet leverage. Technicals also remain unfavorable with the stock trading well below major moving averages, while valuation looks demanding with a high P/E and no dividend support.
Positive Factors
Diversified base-metal operations
Owning two operating mines producing both copper and zinc concentrates provides structural production diversification across commodities and jurisdictions. This reduces single-asset risk, smooths concentrate volumes over the medium term and supports revenue mix resilience versus a single-mine producer.
Negative Factors
Weak free-cash-flow generation
Persistent negative free cash flow across multiple years and a sharp 2025 deterioration point to structural cash conversion issues. This elevates reliance on external funding, constrains self-funded capex or exploration, and increases liquidity and refinancing risk during commodity downturns.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified base-metal operations
Owning two operating mines producing both copper and zinc concentrates provides structural production diversification across commodities and jurisdictions. This reduces single-asset risk, smooths concentrate volumes over the medium term and supports revenue mix resilience versus a single-mine producer.
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29metals Ltd. (29M) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)
Market Cap
AU$646.50M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)5.46M
Price to Earnings (P/E)34.6
Beta (1Y)1.98
Revenue Growth28.45%
EPS Growth79.93%
CountryAU
Employees1,130
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryOther Precious Metals
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.02
Shares Outstanding1,747,291,700
10 Day Avg. Volume5,829,901
30 Day Avg. Volume5,462,630
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.32
Price to Book (P/B)1.88
Price to Sales (P/S)1.48
P/FCF Ratio-11.02
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$0.35Price Target Upside52.17% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$557.31M
29metals Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
29Metals Limited explores, develops, and produces copper focused base and precious metals. The company explores for copper, zinc, gold, and silver deposits. It holds interest in the Golden Grove property located in Western Australia; the Capricorn...
How the Company Makes Money
29Metals makes money primarily by selling base-metal concentrates produced from its operating mines.
Key revenue streams:
- Copper concentrate sales: Ore mined and processed is upgraded into copper concentrate, which is sold to external customers...
29metals Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
54
Neutral
Balance Sheet
61
Positive
Cash Flow
38
Negative
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 566.29M | 551.06M | 449.75M | 714.01M | 600.76M |
| Gross Profit | 59.75M | -11.56M | -99.22M | 186.20M | 134.10M |
| EBITDA | 110.67M | 42.24M | -230.93M | 144.14M | 147.18M |
| Net Income | 24.17M | -177.61M | -440.46M | -47.22M | 121.01M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 1.04B | 1.04B | 981.21M | 1.29B | 1.32B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 102.65M | 266.15M | 174.36M | 184.46M | 210.15M |
| Total Debt | 277.59M | 315.36M | 271.33M | 265.48M | 233.04M |
| Total Liabilities | 595.63M | 618.79M | 558.86M | 577.28M | 545.64M |
| Stockholders Equity | 446.06M | 419.28M | 422.34M | 715.69M | 769.54M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -75.97M | -57.06M | -121.47M | 28.57M | -22.52M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 40.80M | 59.24M | -36.52M | 142.18M | 75.10M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -86.14M | -116.30M | -84.94M | -113.61M | -92.55M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -101.68M | 145.59M | 112.74M | -72.40M | 101.88M |
29metals Ltd. Technical Analysis
Negative
0.23
Price Trends
0.38
Negative
0.42
Negative
0.39
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.02
Positive
25.97
Positive
14.67
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AU:29M, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 0.23 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.35, below the 50-day MA of 0.38, and below the 200-day MA of 0.39, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.02 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 25.97 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 14.67 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for AU:29M.
29metals Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
56 Neutral | AU$424.12M | -19.57 | -6.04% | ― | ― | -76.36% | |
52 Neutral | AU$566.41M | -55.50 | 0.41% | ― | ― | ― | |
49 Neutral | AU$680.17M | -127.78 | -1.01% | ― | ― | 42.55% | |
46 Neutral | AU$646.50M | 34.64 | -8.58% | ― | 28.45% | 79.93% | |
45 Neutral | AU$660.71M | -22.41 | -27.45% | ― | ― | ― | |
42 Neutral | AU$519.47M | -6.45 | -117.09% | ― | ― | -186.15% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
AU:29M
29metals Ltd.
0.23
0.12
116.98%
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0.21
0.11
110.00%
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Mt Monger Resources Ltd.
0.68
0.45
200.00%
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1.29
0.42
48.55%
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0.71
0.13
21.55%
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0.67
0.09
15.65%
29metals Ltd. Corporate Events
29Metals Issues 18.2 Million Unquoted Performance Rights Under Incentive Scheme
Apr 17, 2026
29Metals Limited has notified the market of the issuance of 18,222,692 unquoted performance rights under its employee incentive scheme. The new securities, designated as 29MAA performance rights and issued on 14 April 2026, are not intended to be ...
29Metals Flags Lapse of 381,748 Performance Rights
Apr 9, 2026
29Metals Limited has reported the cessation of 381,748 performance rights, which lapsed after the conditions attached to those rights were not met or became incapable of being satisfied. The lapse of these conditional securities reduces the compan...
29Metals Sets Date for March Quarter 2026 Results and Investor Call
Apr 8, 2026
29Metals has scheduled the release of its March 2026 quarterly report for 29 April 2026, when the company will provide an update on its recent operational and financial performance. The report will be accompanied by a conference call and webcast h...
29Metals Director Nick Cernotta Increases Indirect Shareholding
Apr 2, 2026
29Metals has disclosed a change in the indirect shareholding of non-executive director Nick Cernotta, who holds his interest via MJBJ (WA) Pty Ltd, where he is the sole director. The filing reports that Cernotta’s entity acquired additional ...
29Metals Director Nick Cernotta Lifts Indirect Shareholding via On-Market Purchase
Apr 1, 2026
29Metals director Nick Cernotta has increased his indirect shareholding in the company through an on-market purchase by MJBJ (WA) Pty Ltd, where he is the sole director. He acquired 54,261 fully paid ordinary shares at $0.33 each on 31 March 2026,...
29Metals Seeks ASX Quotation for New Employee Incentive Shares
Mar 25, 2026
29Metals Ltd. has applied for quotation on the ASX of 2,781,745 new ordinary fully paid shares, issued on 23 March 2026 under an employee incentive scheme. The additional securities expand the company’s listed share capital and underscore it...
29Metals Reports Lapse of 1.78 Million Performance Rights
Mar 25, 2026
29Metals Limited has reported the lapse of 1,778,377 performance rights, which have ceased because the conditions attached to these securities were not met or can no longer be satisfied. The cessation, effective 23 March 2026, slightly reduces the...
29Metals Director Ashish Gupta Lifts Indirect Shareholding via On-Market Buys
Mar 23, 2026
29Metals director Ashish Gupta has increased his indirect shareholding in the company through on-market purchases executed via BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd, with DBS Ltd acting as sub-custodian. Following these transactions on 16 and 20 March 2026...
29Metals Releases March 2026 Corporate Presentation for Investors
Mar 16, 2026
29Metals has released a new corporate presentation dated 17 March 2026 as part of its ongoing investor relations efforts. The presentation is intended to support general engagement with the investment community, providing updated information about...
29Metals Director Ashish Gupta Increases Indirect Shareholding via On-Market Purchases
Mar 9, 2026
29Metals has disclosed a change in director Ashish Gupta’s equity holding following a series of on-market share purchases in early March 2026. The filing, lodged under ASX listing rules, details transactions executed through a nominee and su...
29Metals Director Increases Indirect Shareholding via On-Market Purchase
Mar 3, 2026
29Metals has disclosed a change in the interests of director Nick Cernotta, who increased his indirect shareholding in the company. Through MJBJ (WA) Pty Ltd, where he is the sole director, Cernotta purchased 124,862 fully paid ordinary shares on ...
29Metals Sets Date and Format for 2026 Annual General Meeting
Feb 25, 2026
29Metals Limited has scheduled its 2026 Annual General Meeting for 21 May 2026, confirming it will be conducted as a hybrid event to allow shareholders to participate either in person in Melbourne or via online technology. The company will provide...
29Metals swings back to profit as Golden Grove powers 2025 turnaround
Feb 25, 2026
29Metals reported 2025 full-year revenue of $567 million, up 3%, with cost of sales down 14% to $482 million, driving a sharp improvement in group EBITDA to $176 million and a return to a $24 million net profit after a loss in 2024. The turnaround...
29Metals lifts Golden Grove reserves and ramps up exploration spend
Feb 25, 2026
29Metals has reported updated Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves as at 31 December 2025, showing Group Ore Reserves rising to 37.2Mt and Group Mineral Resources to 131.3Mt, despite depletion from production. The increases are driven largely by str...
29Metals Releases 2025 Annual Financial and Sustainability Reports
Feb 25, 2026
29Metals Limited has released its Appendix 4E, Annual Financial Report and Sustainability Report for the year ended 31 December 2025. The publication of these documents provides investors and stakeholders with detailed insight into the companyR...
29Metals Director Increases Shareholding via Retail Entitlement Offer
Feb 24, 2026
29Metals has disclosed a change in the holdings of director Fiona Robertson following her participation in the company’s Retail Entitlement Offer. Robertson acquired 116,957 new ordinary fully paid shares at $0.40 per share, increasing her d...
29Metals Director Increases Indirect Shareholding via Retail Entitlement Offer
Feb 24, 2026
29Metals Limited has disclosed a change in the indirect shareholding of director Martin Alciaturi, whose interest is held via a personal superannuation fund classified as a closely related party. The disclosure forms part of the company’s co...
29Metals Director Increases Indirect Stake via Retail Entitlement Offer
Feb 24, 2026
29Metals has disclosed a change in the indirect shareholding of director Creagh O’Connor, lodged under ASX listing rule requirements. A closely related party, GP Securities Pty Ltd, increased its holding through participation in the company&...
29Metals Director Cernotta Increases Indirect Shareholding During Cleared Closed Period
Feb 10, 2026
29Metals has disclosed a change in the relevant interests of director Nick Cernotta, who increased his indirect holding in the company via MJBJ (WA) Pty Ltd. His stake rose from 300,000 to 400,000 fully paid ordinary shares following an on‑m...
29Metals Director Increases Indirect Shareholding During Closed Period With Board Clearance
Jan 29, 2026
29Metals has disclosed a change in director Nick Cernotta’s interests, with an associated entity, MJBJ (WA) Pty Ltd, acquiring 300,000 fully paid ordinary shares in the company through on-market purchases over 28 and 29 January 2026. The tra...
29Metals Seeks ASX Quotation for Nearly 297 Million New Shares
Jan 27, 2026
29Metals Limited has lodged an application with the ASX for quotation of 296,940,276 new ordinary fully paid shares, with an issue date of 29 January 2026, under an Appendix 2A filing. The move formalises the admission of these securities to tradi...
29Metals Opens Retail Leg of $150m Equity Raising
Jan 27, 2026
29Metals Limited has opened the retail component of its fully underwritten 1-for-3.66 accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer, targeting approximately $31 million at an offer price of $0.40 per new share, the same terms as the recently comp...
29Metals Tightens Governance with Updated Securities Dealings Policy
Jan 27, 2026
29Metals Limited has updated its Securities Dealings Policy, approved by the board, to refine how directors, employees and contractors may trade in the company’s securities. The revised policy allows trading by 29Metals personnel during acti...
29Metals Raises A$119m in Institutional Offer, Launches Retail Entitlement to Fund Growth Push
Jan 20, 2026
29Metals has successfully completed the institutional component of its underwritten 1-for-3.66 accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer, raising approximately A$119 million at A$0.40 per share, a significant discount to recent trading prices...
29Metals Launches Accelerated Non-Renounceable Entitlement Offer
Jan 20, 2026
29Metals Limited has announced a proposed issue of up to 374,955,311 new ordinary fully paid shares under an accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer. Trading in the shares will resume on an ex-entitlement basis on 21 January 2026, with a re...
29Metals Cancels Quarterly Investor Call as It Launches $150m Entitlement Offer
Jan 19, 2026
29Metals has released its December 2025 quarterly report alongside the launch of a fully underwritten 1-for-3.66 accelerated pro rata non-renounceable entitlement offer to raise $150 million before costs, capital earmarked to support the execution...
29Metals launches accelerated entitlement offer as BUMA set to lift stake
Jan 19, 2026
29Metals has launched a pro-rata accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer, allowing eligible shareholders in Australia, New Zealand and certain other jurisdictions to subscribe for 1 new fully paid ordinary share for every 3.66 shares held a...
29Metals Reaffirms Resource Estimates and Clarifies Use of Non‑IFRS Metrics
Jan 19, 2026
29Metals has released a presentation summarising information from its December 2025 Quarterly Report, reiterating that key operational and financial data, including Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates as at 31 December 2024, remain current ...
29Metals lifts Golden Grove output, advances growth projects as liquidity tightens
Jan 19, 2026
29Metals reported a stronger December 2025 quarter at Golden Grove, with copper production rising to 6.9kt and zinc output to 3.4kt, alongside a sharp reduction in C1 cash costs to US$2.49/lb of copper sold, helping the site deliver full-year prod...
29Metals Shares Halted Ahead of Accelerated Entitlement Offer
Jan 19, 2026
29Metals Limited has requested and been granted a trading halt on its ordinary shares on the ASX as it prepares to announce details of a proposed equity capital raising via an accelerated non-renounceable pro rata entitlement offer. The halt will ...
29Metals’ Golden Grove drilling points to extended high-grade copper and zinc mine life
Jan 18, 2026
29Metals has reported further high-grade copper and zinc intersections from its 2025 drilling program at the Golden Grove mine, with resource extension and conversion drilling at the Gossan Hill deposits—particularly Tryall, Oizon, Hougoumon...
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