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Argent Minerals Limited (AU:ARD)
ASX:ARD
ARD Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.05
<AU$0.01(5.88%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$0.05
<AU$0.01(5.88%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.02 - AU$0.06
Previous CloseN/A
Volume313.50K
Average Volume (3M)10.04M
Market Cap
AU$56.14M
Enterprise ValueAU$44.31M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$1.37M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$250.87K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.03
Next Earnings
Mar 16, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)>-0.01
Shares Outstanding1,701,131,600
10 Day Avg. Volume11,644,045
30 Day Avg. Volume10,042,661
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.60
Price to Book (P/B)18.16
Price to Sales (P/S)506.03
P/FCF Ratio-13.32
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
Low LeverageA low debt-to-equity profile gives Argent structural financial flexibility important for explorers. It reduces bankruptcy and interest coverage risk, makes it easier to secure partner funding or staged financing for projects, and preserves optionality while operations remain cash-negative.
Flexible Monetisation ModelArgent’s business model allows multiple durable monetisation routes — divestments, farm-ins/JVs, or project development — which can attract partner funding, limit capital outlay, and convert exploration upside to cash without relying solely on near-term production.
Early Revenue GrowthReported modest revenue growth, even from a low base, suggests projects or commercial activity are progressing. If sustained over the medium term this trend could validate asset value, support future partner interest and reduce reliance on pure equity raises to fund exploration.
Bears Say
Deep Negative MarginsPersistently negative EBIT and EBITDA margins indicate core operations are loss-making and unlikely to self-fund exploration. This structural weakness forces reliance on external capital or dilution, hindering long-term value creation until margins materially improve or partner funding replaces internal burn.
Negative Cash FlowOngoing negative operating and free cash flows are a durable constraint on Argent’s ability to finance programs or service obligations. For an exploration company, persistent cash outflows increase financing frequency, elevate dilution risk, and can delay project schedules absent stable third-party funding.
Negative Return On EquityA negative ROE reflects poor capital efficiency and that deployed equity is not generating returns. Over months this erodes investor confidence, raises the cost of new capital, and constrains strategic options, especially when repeated equity raises are needed to fund exploration and development.
Argent Minerals Limited News
ARD FAQ
What was Argent Minerals Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Argent Minerals Limited lowest share price was AU$0.02 and its highest was AU$0.06 in the past 12 months.
What is Argent Minerals Limited’s market cap?
Argent Minerals Limited’s market cap is AU$56.14M.
When is Argent Minerals Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Argent Minerals Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 16, 2026 which is in 7 days.
How were Argent Minerals Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Argent Minerals Limited released its earnings results on Sep 25, 2025. The company reported -AU$0.001 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -AU$0.001.
Is Argent Minerals Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Argent Minerals Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Argent Minerals Limited pay dividends?
Argent Minerals Limited does not currently pay dividends.
What is Argent Minerals Limited’s EPS estimate?
Argent Minerals Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Argent Minerals Limited have?
Argent Minerals Limited has 1,701,131,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to Argent Minerals Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Argent Minerals Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.001 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Argent Minerals Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:ARD
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
Argent Minerals Limited Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
4.00%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-100.11%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-46.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Argent Minerals Limited
Argent Minerals Limited engages in the discovery, extraction, and marketing of precious and base metal properties in Australia. The company explores for gold, silver, copper, zinc, and lead deposits. Its flagship project is the Kempfield Polymetallic project located in New South Wales, Australia. The company was formerly known as Kempfield Silver Pty Ltd and changed its name to Argent Minerals Limited in November 2007. Argent Minerals Limited was incorporated in 2007 and is based in West Perth, Australia.
Technical Analysis
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