Ardea Resources Ltd. (AU:ARL)

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Ardea Resources (ARL) Price & Analysis

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ARL Stock Chart & Stats

AU$0.70

-AU$0.01(-3.03%)

At close: Jan 09 4:00 PM EST

AU$0.70

-AU$0.01(-3.03%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week RangeAU$0.37 - AU$0.77

Previous CloseN/A

Volume77.46K

Average Volume (3M)98.28K

Market Cap

AU$148.31M

Enterprise ValueAU$160.37M

Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$11.64M

Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$23.70M

Price to Earnings (P/E)―

Beta1.14

Next Earnings

Sep 30, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend YieldN/A

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)-0.01

Shares Outstanding219,714,110

10 Day Avg. Volume91,661

30 Day Avg. Volume98,276

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio0.42

Price to Book (P/B)1.21

Price to Sales (P/S)22.29

P/FCF Ratio-1.54

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

Resource & Battery Metals FocusArdea’s core Kalgoorlie Nickel Project hosts large-scale nickel–cobalt laterite resources and the company is focused on battery metals. This positions Ardea to benefit from durable structural demand for EV and grid-storage materials, reducing exploration risk and enhancing strategic relevance as projects progress to development or JV outcomes.

Strong Reported Revenue GrowthA 4,371% reported revenue increase signals meaningful project or commercial progress rather than flat exploration metrics. Such material top-line expansion can strengthen credibility with partners and lenders, improve negotiating leverage for offtakes or joint ventures, and support sustained project advancement if converted into durable cash-generating activities.

Improving Free Cash Flow TrendFree cash flow has increased materially versus prior periods, indicating improving cash discipline or milestone receipts. While still negative, a sustained improvement trajectory reduces future funding pressure, improves the likelihood of financing on better terms, and is a constructive sign for project delivery and longer-term liquidity resilience.

Bears Say

Persistent UnprofitabilityThe company remains unprofitable with negative EBIT/EBITDA and net margins, which constrains internal capital generation and raises reliance on external funding. Prolonged losses limit reinvestment capacity, increase execution risk for development, and leave shareholder returns dependent on successful project monetisation or asset sales.

Negative Free Cash Flow And Conversion IssuesDespite improvement, free cash flow remains negative and operating cash flow converts poorly versus reported income. This persistent cash burn requires ongoing financing, raises dilution and refinancing risk, and imposes constraints on funding capital-intensive development work absent partner funding or asset monetisation.

Business Reliant On Project Funding And TransactionsArdea’s model depends on advancing KNP to development or securing JV/sale outcomes and equity funding rather than established operating revenue. This structural dependency creates binary execution risk: long lead times, permitting and capital hurdles mean the company's cash generation and value realisation are contingent on successful project milestones or third-party transactions.

Ardea Resources News

Ardea’s Kalgoorlie Nickel Project Enters Federal Investor Front Door Pilot

Ardea Resources ( ($AU:ARL) ) just unveiled an update. Ardea Resources has announced that its flagship Kalgoorlie Nickel...

19d ago

Ardea Director Longworth Ups Stake via Share Purchase Plan

An update from Ardea Resources ( ($AU:ARL) ) is now available. Ardea Resources has disclosed a change in...

21d ago

Ardea Resources Raises A$340,000 via Share Purchase Plan Amid Market Volatility

Ardea Resources ( ($AU:ARL) ) has issued an announcement. Ardea Resources has closed its Share Purchase Plan, raising...

26d ago

Ardea advances Kalgoorlie nickel DFS as Japanese consortium lifts stake

Ardea Resources ( ($AU:ARL) ) has issued an update. Ardea Resources has reported further progress on the Definitive...

27d ago

Ardea’s Kalgoorlie Nickel Project Gains Spot in Japan–U.S. Critical Minerals Framework

Ardea Resources ( ($AU:ARL) ) has provided an update. Ardea Resources’ Kalgoorlie Nickel Project Goongarrie Hub has been...

1M ago

Ardea director Longworth increases stake with on-market share purchase

Ardea Resources ( ($AU:ARL) ) just unveiled an announcement. Ardea Resources has disclosed a change in the interests...

1M ago

Ardea Resources Clears 8.3m Placement Shares for Immediate Trading

Ardea Resources ( ($AU:ARL) ) has provided an announcement. Ardea Resources has issued 8,333,334 fully paid ordinary shares...

2M ago

Ardea Resources Seeks ASX Quotation for 8.3 Million New Shares

Ardea Resources ( ($AU:ARL) ) just unveiled an announcement. Ardea Resources has applied to the ASX for quotation...

2M ago

Ardea raises A$7m to advance Kalgoorlie Nickel Project DFS

Ardea Resources ( ($AU:ARL) ) has provided an update. Ardea Resources has secured binding commitments for a A$5...

2M ago

Ardea Resources Shares Halted Ahead of Equity Raising Results

Ardea Resources ( ($AU:ARL) ) has issued an announcement. Ardea Resources has requested and been granted a trading...

2M ago

ARL FAQ

What was Ardea Resources Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Ardea Resources Ltd. lowest share price was AU$0.36 and its highest was AU$0.77 in the past 12 months.

What is Ardea Resources Ltd.’s market cap?

Ardea Resources Ltd.’s market cap is AU$148.31M.

When is Ardea Resources Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Ardea Resources Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 30, 2026 which is in 156 days.

How were Ardea Resources Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Ardea Resources Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 24, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.011 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -AU$0.011.

Is Ardea Resources Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Ardea Resources Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Ardea Resources Ltd. pay dividends?

Ardea Resources Ltd. does not currently pay dividends.

What is Ardea Resources Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Ardea Resources Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Ardea Resources Ltd. have?

Ardea Resources Ltd. has 219,714,110 shares outstanding.

What happened to Ardea Resources Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Ardea Resources Ltd. reported an EPS of -AU$0.011 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 Ardea Resources Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:ARL

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Ardea Resources Stock Smart Score

Outperform

Fundamentals

Return on Equity

-1.99%

Trailing 12-Months

Asset Growth

100.73%

Trailing 12-Months

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Company Description

Ardea Resources Ltd.

Ardea Resources Limited engages in the evaluation, exploration, and development of mineral properties in Australia. The company explores for nickel, cobalt, scandium, gold, PGEs, and copper deposits. It holds 100% interest in Kalgoorlie Nickel Project (KNP) located in the Kalgoorlie, Western Australia that comprises nickel, cobalt, and scandium laterite mineral resources, as well as and nickel sulphide and critical projects; the Kalpini Project is located in the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder that covers approximately 121 square kilometers; and the Bardoc Tectonic Zone Gold Project, which has nickel sulphide prospects. Ardea Resources Limited was incorporated in 2016 and is based in West Perth, Australia.