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Arafura Resources Limited (AU:ARU)
ASX:ARU
ARU Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.24
AU$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$0.24
AU$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.14 - AU$0.62
Previous CloseN/A
Volume4.33M
Average Volume (3M)34.30M
Market Cap
AU$1.09B
Enterprise ValueAU$553.69M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$27.18M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$237.62K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.99
Next Earnings
Aug 26, 2026EPS Estimate
>-0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)>-0.01
Shares Outstanding4,656,674,000
10 Day Avg. Volume56,207,430
30 Day Avg. Volume34,302,320
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.00
Price to Book (P/B)2.86
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-11.24
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 Upside47.30% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance Sheet / Low LeverageExtremely low debt relative to equity reduces refinancing and interest-rate risk during the multi-year development phase. A sizable equity base (cushion noted in balance sheet) provides flexibility to raise project equity or absorb delays without acute solvency pressure, supporting long-term project optionality.
Advanced Project Positioning Outside ChinaBeing among the most advanced non-China rare earth projects creates durable strategic value amid supply-chain diversification. A construction-ready Nolans project with downstream separation plans can attract Western customers and policy support, underpinning sustained demand and higher long-term secure offtake prospects.
Progress Toward Cornerstone Equity And Policy SupportActive engagement with cornerstone investors and government initiatives (including production incentives and DoD pricing support) materially de-risks project funding. Securing targeted equity and supportive policy reduces execution risk and increases likelihood of reaching FID and construction over the medium term.
Bears Say
Pre-revenue, Persistent LossesThe company remains pre-revenue with recurring operating losses, meaning no internal earnings to fund development. Over time this necessitates repeated external capital or dilution, constrains margin improvement until production starts, and keeps shareholder returns contingent on successful project delivery.
Consistent Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowSustained negative operating and free cash flows require sizable, timely financing to maintain development schedules. Even with reduced burn, reliance on external funding (large equity and project financing needs noted in guidance) elevates execution and dilution risk over the next several quarters to years.
FID Delays And Offtake/pricing Transition RiskDelays to FID driven by investor due diligence and external events extend project timing and increase exposure to funding, cost and market shifts. Additionally, transitioning offtake away from China-referenced pricing is nascent and may complicate commercial terms, affecting long-term revenue clarity.
Arafura Resources News
ARU FAQ
What was Arafura Resources Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Arafura Resources Limited lowest share price was AU$0.14 and its highest was AU$0.62 in the past 12 months.
What is Arafura Resources Limited’s market cap?
Arafura Resources Limited’s market cap is AU$1.09B.
When is Arafura Resources Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Arafura Resources Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 26, 2026 which is in 189 days.
How were Arafura Resources Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Arafura Resources Limited released its earnings results on Feb 18, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.004 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -AU$0.008 by AU$0.004.
Is Arafura Resources Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Arafura Resources Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Arafura Resources Limited pay dividends?
Arafura Resources Limited does not currently pay dividends.
What is Arafura Resources Limited’s EPS estimate?
Arafura Resources Limited’s EPS estimate is >-0.01.
How many shares outstanding does Arafura Resources Limited have?
Arafura Resources Limited has 4,656,674,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Arafura Resources Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Arafura Resources Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.004 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -AU$0.008. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.564%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Arafura Resources Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:ARU
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
Arafura Resources Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$0.35 (47.30% Upside)
AU$0.35 (47.30% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:ARU Sentiment 96%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $21.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
141.42%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-13.10%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-10.09%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Arafura Resources Limited
Arafura Rare Earths Limited explores for and develops mineral properties in Australia. It focuses on the production of rare earth products, such as neodymium-praseodymium and mixed middle-heavy rare earths oxides. The company's principal property is the Nolans project, a rare earths-phosphate-uranium-thorium deposit that supplies neodymium and praseodymium products located in Northern Territory, Australia. It also engages in mining and associated infrastructure, and social and environmental feasibility evaluations. The company was formerly known as Arafura Resources Limited and changed its name to Arafura Rare Earths Limited in October 2022. Arafura Rare Earths Limited was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Perth, Australia.
ARU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$0.35
▲(47.30% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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