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CEL Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.16
AU$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$0.16
AU$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.07 - AU$0.21
Previous CloseN/A
Volume409.50K
Average Volume (3M)4.97M
Market Cap
AU$329.03M
Enterprise ValueAU$266.41M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$36.19M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$21.60M
Price to Earnings (P/E)44.8
Beta2.53
Next Earnings
Sep 11, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)<0.01
Shares Outstanding2,632,273,400
10 Day Avg. Volume3,881,877
30 Day Avg. Volume4,965,960
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.56
Price to Book (P/B)1.27
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-16.40
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)0.15
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$110.60M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low LeverageA consistently low debt-to-equity ratio reduces solvency risk and preserves strategic optionality for an explorer. Durable low leverage makes it easier to finance exploration rounds or JV/farm-out deals without excessive interest burden, supporting multi‑period project funding flexibility.
Growing Equity BaseAn expanding equity base strengthens the company’s capital buffer and underpins its asset-heavy business. Over the medium term this reduces bankruptcy risk, improves the balance sheet’s capacity to absorb write-downs, and provides headroom to fund exploration without immediate debt reliance.
Asset‑centric Explorer ModelThe company’s business model is durable for junior explorers: value creation comes from advancing assets and monetising via JV, sale or farm-out. Structural optionality in exit routes (farm-outs, JVs, divestments) supports long‑term value capture even before recurrent operating revenues exist.
Bears Say
Pre‑revenue And Operating LossesBeing pre‑revenue with repeated operating losses means core activities do not generate sustainable cash inflows. Over the medium term this raises execution risk: value depends on exploration success and one‑off transactions rather than recurring operations, increasing outcome uncertainty.
Persistent Negative Free Cash FlowSustained negative operating and free cash flow forces dependence on external funding (equity or partners) to run exploration programmes. This structurally increases dilution or financing risk and constrains the company’s ability to self‑finance multi‑stage drilling campaigns and development work.
Volatile ROE And Earnings QualityVolatile ROE and net income driven by non‑operating items reduce the reliability of reported profits as a signal of operational progress. For an explorer this weakens forecasting confidence and makes it harder to judge sustainable returns from core exploration activities over the next several quarters.
Challenger Exploration Limited News
CEL FAQ
What was Challenger Exploration Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Challenger Exploration Limited lowest share price was AU$0.07 and its highest was AU$0.20 in the past 12 months.
What is Challenger Exploration Limited’s market cap?
Challenger Exploration Limited’s market cap is AU$329.03M.
When is Challenger Exploration Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Challenger Exploration Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 11, 2026 which is in 67 days.
How were Challenger Exploration Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Challenger Exploration Limited released its earnings results on Mar 31, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.001 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -AU$0.001.
Is Challenger Exploration Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Challenger Exploration Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Challenger Exploration Limited pay dividends?
Challenger Exploration Limited does not currently pay dividends.
What is Challenger Exploration Limited’s EPS estimate?
Challenger Exploration Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Challenger Exploration Limited have?
Challenger Exploration Limited has 2,632,273,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to Challenger Exploration Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Challenger Exploration 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 up 7.407%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Challenger Exploration Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:CEL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Challenger Exploration Limited Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
139.58%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.48%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
21.11%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Challenger Exploration Limited
Challenger Exploration Limited is dedicated to the prospecting and evaluation of gold, silver, and copper resources. Its most prominent undertaking is the Hualilan gold project, situated in San Juan, Argentina. This key initiative includes 15 mining concessions and an exploration license application, collectively spanning 26 square kilometers. The company, initially established in 2007, was known as Challenger Energy Limited until May 2019, when it adopted its current name. Its corporate headquarters are located in West Perth, Australia.
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