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CEL Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.12
>-AU$0.01(-4.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$0.12
>-AU$0.01(-4.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$1.66 - AU$4.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.75M
Average Volume (3M)4.97M
Market Cap
AU$272.44M
Enterprise ValueAU$360.52
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$36.19M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$21.60M
Price to Earnings (P/E)41.4
Beta2.37
Next Earnings
Sep 11, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.06
Shares Outstanding131,613,680
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)2.98
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$48.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance Sheet With Low LeverageSustained low leverage and manageable debt provide durable financial flexibility for an exploration company. This reduces bankruptcy and refinancing risk, lets management pace capital programs across cycles and supports the ability to pursue partnerships or staged investments without immediate pressure to monetize assets.
Growing Equity Base Supporting Asset BaseA materially larger equity base strengthens capitalization and absorbs exploration write-offs, improving balance-sheet resilience. It increases optionality to fund projects via equity or JV structures, lowering near-term reliance on costly debt and preserving flexibility through volatile commodity cycles.
Free Cash Flow Improving In Latest YearAn improving free cash flow trend, even from negative baselines, indicates progress in cost control or operational efficiency. If sustained, it reduces the company's external funding need, lengthens runway for exploration programs and improves the odds of reaching self-funded development stages over the medium term.
Bears Say
Pre-revenue, Exploration-stage OperationsAbsent revenue, the company lacks repeatable operating cash flows and depends on successful exploration outcomes and favorable commodity markets. This structural profile creates high execution and commodity risk and means long-term value depends on discovery or asset sales rather than operating margin improvements.
Persistent Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowOngoing cash burn forces reliance on external financing or asset transactions to fund operations. Repeated capital raises dilute shareholders and raise execution risk for multi-year exploration programs; sustained negative cash flow limits the company’s ability to independently advance projects.
Weak Earnings Quality And Volatile ROEReported profits driven by non-operating items reduce predictability and make profitability metrics unreliable for forecasting. Volatile ROE indicates returns hinge on episodic accounting or one-off gains, complicating assessment of core earning power and undermining confidence in sustainable shareholder returns.
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$1.66 and its highest was AU$4.10 in the past 12 months.
What is Challenger Exploration Limited’s market cap?
Challenger Exploration Limited’s market cap is AU$272.44M.
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 39 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$0.012 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
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 131,613,680 shares outstanding.
What happened to Challenger Exploration Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Challenger Exploration Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.012 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.37%.
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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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:CEL Sentiment 85%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 83%
Bearish news 17%
Bearish news 17%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
139.58%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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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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