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Neutral 44 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:44Neutral
Price Target:
AU$0.02
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Action:ReiteratedDate:03/24/26
The score is primarily constrained by persistent operating losses and negative cash flow, which raise ongoing funding and execution risk despite a debt-free balance sheet. Technicals are also weak with the price below major moving averages and bearish momentum indicators. Valuation offers limited support because the company is loss-making and does not pay a dividend.
Positive Factors
Debt-free balance sheet
A debt-free balance sheet materially lowers financial distress risk and gives management flexibility to pursue operations or strategic actions without near-term interest burdens. This structural cushion supports survival and optionality over the next several quarters.
Stable / improving equity base
Stable-to-improving equity and asset levels provide a durable buffer against operating losses, reducing the pace at which capital is eroded. That stability helps preserve runway and improves the company’s ability to raise capital on more favorable terms if needed.
Improving cash flow trend
A reduction in negative free cash flow signals progress toward better operational efficiency or revenue traction. While still below zero, a persistent improvement trend can materially lower near-term funding pressure and supports a path to eventual self-funded operations.
Negative Factors
Persistent cash burn
Consistently negative operating and free cash flow erodes equity and forces reliance on external funding or dilution. Over a multi-quarter horizon, continued cash burn constrains strategic execution, limits reinvestment, and heightens financing risk for core operations.
Deep negative margins
Very negative margins indicate the cost base is far ahead of current revenue scale. Structural margin deficits make it hard to reach break-even without substantial revenue growth or cost reductions, challenging sustainable profitability over the medium term.
Elevated funding & execution risk
Persistent losses and negative cash flow, despite a clean balance sheet, mean the firm remains dependent on external capital or dilution. That dependence raises execution risk for strategic plans and could limit the company’s ability to invest in growth initiatives.

Manhattan Corporation (MHC) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)

Manhattan Corporation Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionManhattan Corporation Limited engages in the evaluation, exploration, and development of mineral projects in Australia. The company explores for uranium and gold. Its flagship project is the 100% owned Tibooburra Gold project comprising 15 granted exploration licenses covering an area of approximately 2,200 square kilometers located in the Koonenberry Gold District, New South Wales. The company is based in West Perth, Australia.

Manhattan Corporation Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Balance sheet strength (debt-free, stable equity) is outweighed by very weak profitability (sizeable operating/net losses, deeply negative margins) and ongoing cash burn with consistently negative operating and free cash flow, keeping dilution/funding risk elevated despite some improvement versus 2024.
Income Statement
12
Very Negative
Profitability remains very weak, with sizeable operating and net losses across the period. While 2025 shows some revenue returning, margins are still deeply negative (net margin roughly -45%), indicating the cost base is far ahead of the current revenue scale. Loss levels improved versus 2024, but the business is still far from break-even and earnings visibility is limited.
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
The balance sheet is a relative strength: the company reports no debt and maintains a sizable equity base, which reduces financial risk and provides flexibility. Assets and equity are broadly stable to improving over time. The key weakness is persistent negative returns on equity driven by ongoing losses, which can erode the capital base if not corrected.
Cash Flow
18
Very Negative
Cash generation is weak, with operating cash flow and free cash flow consistently negative, signaling ongoing cash burn to sustain operations. Free cash flow was less negative in 2025 than in 2024, but it remains meaningfully below zero. Until operating cash flow turns positive, funding needs and dilution risk remain ongoing concerns.
BreakdownTTMJun 2025Jun 2024Jun 2023Jun 2022Jun 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue0.0020.33K0.000.000.000.00
Gross Profit-15.71K20.33K-24.06K-25.48K-35.31K-25.95K
EBITDA-2.01M-751.02K-1.60M-730.03K-500.72K-573.06K
Net Income-6.14M-923.35K-1.63M-755.51K-536.02K-599.02K
Balance Sheet
Total Assets14.59M13.16M12.56M14.03M7.82M8.12M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments2.48M1.86M1.85M4.34M2.18M4.22M
Total Debt0.000.000.000.000.000.00
Total Liabilities29.40K147.69K230.23K107.31K308.68K80.47K
Stockholders Equity14.56M13.02M12.33M13.92M7.51M8.04M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-1.67M-881.37K-2.49M-2.08M-2.05M-2.79M
Operating Cash Flow-1.67M-881.37K-681.18K-673.04K-425.40K-568.40K
Investing Cash Flow-487.76K-726.63K-1.81M-1.38M-1.62M-2.22M
Financing Cash Flow1.96M1.62M7.01K4.22M6.04M6.04M

Manhattan Corporation Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
61
Neutral
$10.43B7.12-0.05%2.87%2.86%-36.73%
48
Neutral
AU$16.78M-1.05-44.43%―――
46
Neutral
AU$5.37M-0.38-311.11%――21.91%
46
Neutral
AU$8.18M-2.32-11.24%――-17.39%
46
Neutral
AU$10.58M-4.96-12.91%――-3.93%
44
Neutral
AU$11.80M-0.63-44.53%――57.61%
* Basic Materials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
AU:MHC
Manhattan Corporation
0.02
<0.01
16.67%
AU:ALV
Alvo Minerals Limited
0.02
-0.03
-55.10%
AU:HWK
Alderan Resources Ltd.
0.03
<0.01
39.13%
AU:CBY
Canterbury Resources Ltd.
0.03
<0.01
25.00%
AU:T88
Taiton Resources Limited
0.10
>-0.01
-9.52%

Manhattan Corporation Corporate Events

Manhattan Gold Raises A$2.33m to Fund Hook Lake Drilling via Share Placement
Mar 24, 2026

Manhattan Gold Corporation has raised A$2.33 million through a placement of 97.15 million new shares, issued partly under its standard capacity and partly under its additional 10% placement capacity. The funds, priced at 2.4 cents per share and placed with professional and sophisticated investors, will support an upcoming drill campaign at the Hook Lake High Project starting in the second half of April 2026 as well as general working capital.

By opting for the 10% placement capacity rather than a pro‑rata offer, the company moved quickly to secure capital while avoiding higher costs and administrative complexity. The placement results in existing shareholders’ stake being diluted from 100% to 85.26%, with new investors now holding 14.74% of the enlarged 659.1 million-share register, underscoring a strategic trade-off between funding speed and shareholder dilution.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MHC) stock is a Sell with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Manhattan Corporation stock, see the AU:MHC Stock Forecast page.

Manhattan Gold Raises Capital Through Share Placement to Sophisticated Investors
Mar 24, 2026

Manhattan Gold Corporation has issued 97,150,000 fully paid ordinary shares via a placement to sophisticated and professional investors, expanding its capital base without providing a prospectus under Australian disclosure rules. The company states it has complied with all relevant continuous disclosure and financial reporting obligations, and confirms there is no excluded or undisclosed information that investors would reasonably require to assess the company or the rights attached to the new shares.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MHC) stock is a Sell with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Manhattan Corporation stock, see the AU:MHC Stock Forecast page.

Manhattan Gold Seeks ASX Quotation for 97 Million New Shares
Mar 24, 2026

Manhattan Gold Corporation Limited has applied for quotation of 97,150,000 new ordinary fully paid shares on the Australian Securities Exchange, with an issue date of March 24, 2026. The sizeable new share issuance, linked to previously flagged transactions, will expand the company’s quoted capital base and may influence its funding capacity, market liquidity, and ownership structure for existing and prospective shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MHC) stock is a Sell with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Manhattan Corporation stock, see the AU:MHC Stock Forecast page.

Manhattan Gold Contracts First Modern Drilling Campaign at Nunavut’s Hook Lake
Mar 22, 2026

Manhattan Gold Limited has awarded a 4,000m reverse circulation drilling contract at its Hook Lake Project in Nunavut to Canadian contractor Northspan Explorations, marking the company’s first modern drilling campaign there since historical work in 1988. The 2026 field season will begin in April with mobilization and camp setup, launching a program designed to rapidly assess multiple gold and polymetallic targets across the district.

Drilling will test strike extensions at the Jaws prospect, conduct maiden programs at Quantum and Lotus, evaluate shallow polymetallic potential at Spectre, and probe untested banded iron formation gold targets at Omega, supported by high-resolution aeromagnetic data. A glacial till sampling survey, aided by SLR Consulting, will refine targets for a follow-up diamond drilling campaign later in the year, positioning Hook Lake as a potentially district-scale contributor in a Nunavut gold sector already buoyed by major BIF-hosted operations.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MHC) stock is a Sell with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Manhattan Corporation stock, see the AU:MHC Stock Forecast page.

Manhattan Gold Cleared to Begin Drilling at Nunavut’s Hook Lake Project
Mar 17, 2026

Manhattan Gold Corporation has secured a positive screening decision from the Nunavut Impact Review Board for its Hook Lake Project in Canada, covering both high-grade orogenic gold and nearby VMS polymetallic targets. Land and water use permits for up to seven years are being finalised for its subsidiary, enabling reverse circulation and diamond drilling to start in April 2026.

Local backing has emerged as a key feature of the approval, with the Hamlet of Arviat and the Kivalliq Inuit Association endorsing the exploration program for its potential employment, skills and business benefits. With regulatory hurdles cleared and community support in place, Manhattan is moving to complete permitting, mobilise a camp and commence drilling, marking a major step forward in the project’s development trajectory.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MHC) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Manhattan Corporation stock, see the AU:MHC Stock Forecast page.

Manhattan Gold Plans Major Share Issue to Boost Capital
Mar 17, 2026

Manhattan Gold Corporation Limited has notified the ASX of a proposed placement or similar type of securities issue comprising up to 125,000,000 new ordinary fully paid shares. The company plans to issue these securities on 23 March 2026, indicating a move to raise additional capital that could support its ongoing operations, exploration activities, or strategic initiatives, with potential dilution for existing shareholders but expanded financial flexibility for future projects.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MHC) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Manhattan Corporation stock, see the AU:MHC Stock Forecast page.

Manhattan Gold Plans Issue of 18.75 Million Unlisted Options
Mar 17, 2026

Manhattan Gold Corporation has announced a proposed issue of up to 18,750,000 unlisted options as part of a placement or similar securities issue. The options will expire three years from their date of issue, with the proposed issue date set for 30 June 2026, signaling an incentive and funding structure that may support future project development and corporate growth.

The move underscores the company’s continued use of equity-linked instruments to align stakeholders with its long-term strategy and exploration objectives. For investors, the options issue introduces potential future dilution but also reflects management’s focus on securing capital flexibility in a competitive resources market.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MHC) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Manhattan Corporation stock, see the AU:MHC Stock Forecast page.

Manhattan Gold raises A$3m to accelerate Hook Lake drilling in Canada
Mar 17, 2026

Manhattan Gold Corporation has raised A$3 million through an oversubscribed share placement at A$0.024 per share, representing a discount to its last traded price. The funding was strongly supported by existing shareholders, Manhattan directors and new domestic and international institutional investors, including a cornerstone commitment of more than A$1.5 million.

The proceeds will fund an April 2026 drill campaign at the Hook Lake High Grade Gold and Polymetallic Project in Nunavut, covering camp establishment and RC and diamond drilling at the Jaws and Spectre prospects, with remaining funds going to working capital. The capital injection underpins Manhattan’s plans to accelerate exploration at Hook Lake, potentially enhancing the project’s resource definition and strengthening the company’s position in the high-grade gold and polymetallic exploration space.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MHC) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Manhattan Corporation stock, see the AU:MHC Stock Forecast page.

Manhattan Gold links share surge to Hook Lake plans and investor outreach
Mar 11, 2026

Manhattan Gold Corporation has told the ASX it is unaware of any undisclosed information that would explain a recent share price rise from $0.026 to $0.034 and a surge in trading volumes, and says it remains in full compliance with continuous disclosure rules. The company believes recent strength in its stock is linked to an updated corporate presentation outlining a near-term maiden RC drilling program at its Hook Lake projects and to the launch of a London-prepared research report distributed to investors on 11 March 2026.

The presentation highlighted past sampling results from 2025 and detailed Canadian federal and provincial infrastructure investment, including the proposed Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre link, transport upgrades, a deep-water port and broadband, along with education initiatives to support population and job growth. Management suggests these developments, which are expected to support exploration activity at Hook Lake, together with stepped-up investor outreach, may be driving heightened market interest in Manhattan Gold’s securities.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MHC) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Manhattan Corporation stock, see the AU:MHC Stock Forecast page.

Manhattan Gold Sharpens Exploration Strategy at Hook Lake and Tibooburra
Feb 24, 2026

Manhattan Gold has released a new corporate presentation incorporating recently completed mapping and digitisation of historic datasets at its Hook Lake Gold Project in Nunavut, Canada. The integrated work, combining historic information with high-grade rock chip assays, magnetic survey data and refined geological interpretation, significantly improves the company’s understanding of structural controls, mineralised trends and priority drill targets across the project.

The updated presentation details the 2026 exploration strategy, including permitting progress and a staged drill program targeting orogenic gold, high-grade zinc-copper-gold-silver VMS mineralisation and banded iron formations over the broader Hook Lake tenure. It also provides updated information on assay results from Novo Resources’ farm-in at the northern portion of the Tibooburra Gold Project, underscoring Manhattan Gold’s plans to advance both projects through systematic exploration programs in 2026 with regular updates to shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MHC) stock is a Hold with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Manhattan Corporation stock, see the AU:MHC Stock Forecast page.

Manhattan Gold Reaffirms Status of Historic Estimates in New Investor Presentation
Feb 24, 2026

Manhattan Gold Corporation has released an investor presentation outlining its high-grade, district-scale gold projects and reiterating previously disclosed historic estimates for its assets, including the Hook Lake Project. The company emphasises that these historic estimates do not yet conform to current JORC 2012 standards, but it considers them material to its acquisition plans and future exploration strategy, while confirming there is no new data that would alter existing technical assumptions.

The presentation also reiterates compliance with JORC 2012 reporting requirements through its Competent Person, CEO Kell Nielsen, who has validated that all material parameters and assumptions remain unchanged. This update provides investors with assurance on the integrity of past exploration data and clarifies the status of historical resources as exploration targets rather than reportable mineral resources or reserves.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MHC) stock is a Hold with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Manhattan Corporation stock, see the AU:MHC Stock Forecast page.

Manhattan Gold Issues Shares Under Investor Relations Agreement
Feb 11, 2026

Manhattan Gold Corporation has issued 576,923 fully paid ordinary shares at nil consideration under the terms of an international investor relations agreement, enabling the counterparty to receive equity in lieu of cash. The company confirms that the issue was conducted without a prospectus under the Corporations Act, that it remains compliant with its continuous disclosure and reporting obligations, and that this notice facilitates potential resale of the new shares into the market without further disclosure.

The board states there is no excluded or additional information required for investors to assess the company’s financial position or the rights attached to the new shares, suggesting the issuance is administrative rather than driven by a change in fundamentals. While modest in scale, the share issue slightly increases the company’s capital base and underscores its use of equity-based arrangements to support international investor relations activities.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MHC) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Manhattan Corporation stock, see the AU:MHC Stock Forecast page.

Manhattan Gold Seeks ASX Quotation for Additional Ordinary Shares
Feb 11, 2026

Manhattan Gold Corporation Limited has applied to the ASX for quotation of 576,923 new ordinary fully paid shares under the ticker MHC. The securities, issued on 10 February 2026 and linked to a previously disclosed transaction, will expand the company’s quoted share capital and modestly increase the equity available to investors.

The application confirms compliance with ASX Listing Rule requirements for new security quotation, marking a routine capital markets step for the company. While limited in scale, the additional shares may slightly enhance trading liquidity in MHC stock and signal ongoing corporate activity to existing shareholders and the broader market.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MHC) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Manhattan Corporation stock, see the AU:MHC Stock Forecast page.

Manhattan Gold Plans New Share Placement on ASX
Feb 9, 2026

Manhattan Gold Corporation Limited has notified the ASX of a proposed placement involving up to 576,923 new ordinary fully paid shares under its MHC ticker. The issue, scheduled for 10 February 2026, forms part of the company’s capital-raising activities and may influence its funding capacity and shareholder dilution, though specific pricing and use-of-proceeds details were not disclosed in the filing.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MHC) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Manhattan Corporation stock, see the AU:MHC Stock Forecast page.

Manhattan Gold details director departure and final holdings
Feb 4, 2026

Manhattan Gold Corporation disclosed that director Marcello Cardaci resigned on 5 February 2026, finalizing his holdings at 500,000 unlisted options and indirect stakes totaling 5,178,363 ordinary shares via associated trusts, in line with ASX requirements. The change underscores a board transition that investors may monitor for its influence on governance continuity and future capital deployment priorities.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MHC) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Manhattan Corporation stock, see the AU:MHC Stock Forecast page.

Manhattan Gold refreshes board to bolster Hook Lake push
Feb 4, 2026

Manhattan Gold reshaped its board after securing full ownership of Hook Lake, elevating Gavin Rezos to chair, adding geologist Danielle Kelly as a director, and shifting former CEO Kell Nielsen to a non-executive role while acknowledging the retirement of longtime chair Marcello Cardaci. The refreshed governance lineup, supported by experienced technical leads Eric Sondergaard and Sam Vaughan, is intended to strengthen oversight and accelerate exploration momentum at Hook Lake as the company leans on Arctic-focused expertise and continuity.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MHC) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Manhattan Corporation stock, see the AU:MHC Stock Forecast page.

Manhattan Gold Flags High-Grade Assays and Strategic Refocus in December Quarter
Jan 29, 2026

Manhattan Gold Corporation’s December 2025 quarterly report highlights strong assay results from initial fieldwork at its Hook Lake Gold Project in Nunavut, confirming high-grade gold at the Jaws deposit and promising mineralisation at multiple nearby prospects including Vesper, Quantum, Lotus, Skyfall, Defender, Moonraker and Silva. The results, which include standout grades in gold, silver, zinc and copper, underscore the district-scale polymetallic potential of the company’s Canadian portfolio, while a delayed but imminent high‑resolution aeromagnetic survey is expected to refine drill targets ahead of a planned April 2026 drilling campaign, potentially enhancing the project’s growth profile. In parallel, farm-in partner Novo Resources continues to advance the high-grade Northern Tenements at the Tibooburra Gold Project with encouraging rock chip samples, and Manhattan has streamlined its asset base by divesting the L3 Lithium Project in Nova Scotia, signalling a clearer strategic focus on high-grade gold and polymetallic opportunities.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MHC) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Manhattan Corporation stock, see the AU:MHC Stock Forecast page.

Manhattan Corporation Rebrands as Manhattan Gold Corporation
Jan 15, 2026

Manhattan Corporation Limited has officially changed its name to Manhattan Gold Corporation Limited following registration with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, reflecting a clearer gold-focused identity for the ASX-listed resources company. The company’s ASX code will remain MHC, all shareholder holdings will be updated automatically with no action required from investors, and only the corporate website address has changed to mhc.gold while all other contact details stay the same, signalling a branding refresh without operational disruption for stakeholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MHC) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Manhattan Corporation stock, see the AU:MHC Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 24, 2026