Arafura Resources Limited (AU:ARU)
ASX:ARU
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ARU Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.32
AU$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$0.32
AU$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.16 - AU$0.62
Previous CloseN/A
Volume4.33M
Average Volume (3M)34.30M
Market Cap
AU$1.45B
Enterprise ValueAU$83.50M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$571.35M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$96.21K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.05
Next Earnings
Aug 19, 2026EPS Estimate
>-0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)>-0.01
Shares Outstanding5,355,175,000
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 Upside9.37% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)>-0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$752.15K
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance Sheet / Low LeverageExtremely low debt relative to equity materially lowers refinancing and interest-rate risk during multi-year project build. This durable capital structure provides a financing cushion for construction, reduces vulnerability to rising rates, and improves lender confidence when drawing project finance.
Material Funding Progress — ~90% SecuredSecuring ~90% of equity materially reduces execution risk for reaching FID and starting construction. Durable impact: backstopped capital commitments shorten the path from development to production and lower probability of a funding-driven derailment, making project timelines and lender planning more credible.
Government And Strategic Investor BackingExplicit government and strategic investor involvement provides long-term political and financing validation. This structural support can unlock concessional finance, improve lender terms, and strengthen offtake negotiations, reducing sovereign and policy risk across project construction and early operations.
Bears Say
Consistent Negative Cash GenerationSustained negative operating and free cash flow means the company depends on external financing for operations and development. Over a multi-year construction horizon this elevates dilution and refinancing risk, forcing repeated funding rounds and constraining flexibility during cost overruns or market stress.
Pre‑revenue, Persistent Operating LossesZero reported revenue and ongoing losses leave project economics unproven at scale. Until commercial production and recurring sales of NdPr are achieved, profitability and margins remain hypothetical, making long-term returns dependent on successful commissioning and sustained demand/pricing.
Remaining Funding & Timing UncertaintyAn outstanding equity gap and conditional agreements create durable execution risk: delayed or renegotiated financings can push FID, extend construction timing, increase costs and raise dilution risk. Reliance on third-party approvals and offtake conditions weakens schedule certainty.
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ARU FAQ
What was Arafura Resources Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Arafura Resources Limited lowest share price was AU$0.16 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$1.45B.
When is Arafura Resources Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Arafura Resources Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 19, 2026 which is in 73 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 5,355,175,000 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 up 2.128%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Arafura Resources Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:ARU
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Arafura Resources Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$0.35 (9.37% Upside)
AU$0.35 (9.37% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:ARU Sentiment 97%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
141.42%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-3.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
338.28%
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
▲(9.37% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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