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AusQuest Limited
(Sydney:AQD)
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Rating:44Neutral
Price Target:
AU$0.04
▼(-22.00% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/01/26
The score is driven primarily by ongoing operating losses and sustained cash burn (negative operating cash flow and deeply negative free cash flow), which outweigh a relatively strong, low-debt balance sheet. Technically, the stock is trading below major moving averages, and valuation signals are weak because the negative P/E reflects unprofitable operations.
Positive Factors
Low leverage / strong balance sheet
Zero reported debt and a materially larger equity base provide durable financial optionality for an exploration company. This reduces refinancing risk, improves capacity to fund programs or absorb dilutive capital raises, and strengthens bargaining position in JV/farm‑in talks over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Persistent operating losses
Continued negative EBIT/EBITDA indicates the company is not generating operating profits from its activities. Over 2–6 months this limits internal funding for exploration, increases reliance on external capital, and raises execution risk if market access to financings tightens or partner interest lags.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Low leverage / strong balance sheet
Zero reported debt and a materially larger equity base provide durable financial optionality for an exploration company. This reduces refinancing risk, improves capacity to fund programs or absorb dilutive capital raises, and strengthens bargaining position in JV/farm‑in talks over the next several quarters.
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AusQuest Limited (AQD) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)
Market Cap
AU$65.69M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)2.25M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)2.33
Revenue GrowthN/A
EPS Growth-350.00%
CountryAU
Employees3
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryIndustrial Materials
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)>-0.01
Shares Outstanding1,642,204,000
10 Day Avg. Volume2,246,962
30 Day Avg. Volume2,249,340
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.07
Price to Book (P/B)3.83
Price to Sales (P/S)128.09
P/FCF Ratio-7.79
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
AusQuest Limited Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
AusQuest Limited engages in the exploration and evaluation of mineral properties in Australia and Peru. The company explores for copper, lead, gold, zinc, nickel, iron, magnetite, lithium, base metals, platinum group elements, and rare earth eleme...
How the Company Makes Money
AusQuest does not typically generate revenue from selling finished mineral products because it is primarily an exploration-stage company. Where monetization occurs, it is generally through (1) raising capital (e.g., equity placements/rights issues...
AusQuest Limited Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
34
Negative
Balance Sheet
71
Positive
Cash Flow
27
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Jun 2025 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 349.26K | 494.59K | 201.94K | 1.09M | 648.66K | 1.02M |
| Gross Profit | -105.66K | 494.59K | 201.94K | 995.81K | 529.64K | 966.15K |
| EBITDA | -3.03M | -1.31M | -1.59M | -480.00K | -2.28M | -2.09M |
| Net Income | -2.55M | -1.61M | 256.73K | 361.98K | -1.46M | -1.28M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 26.71M | 18.61M | 8.48M | 9.65M | 8.49M | 9.39M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 9.89M | 7.20M | 1.07M | 3.73M | 3.88M | 5.41M |
| Total Debt | 204.94K | 0.00 | 89.59K | 0.00 | 87.68K | 23.20K |
| Total Liabilities | 3.04M | 2.05M | 686.40K | 1.34M | 1.05M | 1.48M |
| Stockholders Equity | 23.67M | 16.56M | 7.80M | 8.31M | 7.43M | 7.92M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -1.26M | -8.13M | -4.52M | -8.00M | -7.24M | -6.15M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -1.23M | -833.91K | -964.09K | 103.48K | -339.70K | 53.23K |
| Investing Cash Flow | -6.93M | -2.85M | -1.61M | -184.90K | -1.18M | -95.11K |
| Financing Cash Flow | 15.94M | 9.82M | -93.00K | -90.00K | -90.57K | 2.77M |
AusQuest Limited 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% | |
47 Neutral | AU$158.03M | -75.00 | -18.09% | ― | ― | 27.27% | |
46 Neutral | AU$72.05M | -31.11 | -10.02% | ― | ― | 68.91% | |
44 Neutral | AU$65.69M | -20.50 | -12.68% | ― | ― | -350.00% | |
44 Neutral | AU$67.00M | -6.74 | -30.57% | ― | ― | 40.51% | |
43 Neutral | AU$68.25M | -3.59 | -16.67% | ― | ― | 42.00% | |
43 Neutral | AU$65.52M | -6.24 | -253.72% | ― | ― | -114.86% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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AusQuest Limited Corporate Events
AusQuest Adjusts Coober Pedy Drilling Plan After Technical Setback
Jun 25, 2026
AusQuest has partially completed its maiden reverse circulation drilling program at the Coober Pedy IOCG Project in South Australia, where only three of seven holes successfully reached the targeted basement rocks due to a problematic unconsolidat...
AusQuest Seeks ASX Quotation for 10 Million New Shares
Jun 19, 2026
AusQuest Limited has applied to the ASX for quotation of 10,000,000 new ordinary fully paid shares under the code AQD, with an issue date of June 19, 2026. The new securities arise from the exercise of options or conversion of other securities, ex...
AusQuest Seeks ASX Quotation for 500,000 New Ordinary Shares
Jun 5, 2026
AusQuest Limited has applied for the quotation of 500,000 additional ordinary fully paid shares on the Australian Securities Exchange, with an issue date of 5 June 2026. The new shares arise from the exercise or conversion of existing options or o...
AusQuest Seeks Quotation for Additional Ordinary Shares on ASX
May 29, 2026
AusQuest Limited has applied for quotation of 368,296 new ordinary fully paid shares on the Australian Securities Exchange, with an issue date of 29 May 2026. The new securities, arising from the exercise or conversion of existing instruments, wil...
AusQuest Steps Up Drilling After Major Copper Hits at Cangallo
May 28, 2026
AusQuest reported final assay results from its Stage 3 reverse circulation drilling at the Cangallo copper-gold project in Peru, confirming extensive near-surface copper-gold mineralisation and broad intercepts that extend mineralisation to depths...
AusQuest Seeks Quotation for 3 Million New Shares on ASX
May 8, 2026
AusQuest Limited has applied for the quotation of 3,000,000 new ordinary fully paid shares on the Australian Securities Exchange, with the securities issued on 7 May 2026. The move modestly increases the company’s listed share capital, poten...
AusQuest Drilling Expands Scale and Grade Potential at Cangallo Copper-Gold Project
May 5, 2026
AusQuest has completed Stage 3 reverse circulation drilling at its 100%-owned Cangallo copper-gold project in Peru, reporting broad mineralised intercepts over a corridor exceeding 1.5km in length. The latest results, including multiple long inter...
AusQuest launches maiden drilling at Peru’s Playa Kali copper-gold project
Apr 30, 2026
AusQuest Limited has begun a maiden reverse circulation drilling campaign of more than 4,000 metres at its 100%-owned Playa Kali Copper-Gold Project in Peru, targeting iron-oxide copper-gold and manto-style mineralisation in a geological setting a...
AusQuest Seeks ASX Quotation for Additional Ordinary Shares
Apr 17, 2026
AusQuest Limited has applied to the ASX for quotation of 34,655 new ordinary fully paid shares, to be issued on 17 April 2026 under its Appendix 2A filing. The modest increase in quoted securities slightly expands the company’s share base, p...
AusQuest set to launch maiden drilling at key Peruvian copper-gold targets
Apr 14, 2026
AusQuest has secured drill permits for its Playa Kali and Lantana copper-gold projects in Peru, both located within 15–30km of its Cangallo Porphyry Copper discovery. The projects target IOCG-style manto mineralisation at Playa Kali and a la...
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