Metals Australia Ltd (AU:MLS)
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MLS Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.03
AU$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$0.03
AU$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.02 - AU$0.04
Previous CloseN/A
Volume113.86K
Average Volume (3M)1.17M
Market Cap
AU$14.63M
Enterprise ValueAU$9.78M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$8.61M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.63
Next Earnings
Sep 24, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)>-0.01
Shares Outstanding731,719,540
10 Day Avg. Volume1,262,423
30 Day Avg. Volume1,171,007
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.05
Price to Book (P/B)0.37
Price to Sales (P/S)6.94
P/FCF Ratio-1.40
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Debt-free Balance SheetA zero-debt capital structure and ~ $33.2M equity provide durable financial flexibility for an exploration company. Lower leverage reduces refinancing risk, preserves optionality to fund drilling or JV activity, and supports longevity through commodity cycles without interest burdens.
Exposure To Battery And Base MetalsOperating in battery and base metals aligns the company with long-term structural demand from EVs and energy storage. This sector exposure increases the strategic value of discoveries, improves odds of offtake/partner interest, and sustains investor appetite for project funding.
Strong Top-line MomentumA sharp revenue uplift indicates improving operational progress or asset monetisation potential versus prior years. Sustained top-line growth can attract JV partners or capital, helping transition projects toward development and reducing reliance on speculative funding over time.
Bears Say
Negative And Deteriorating Free Cash FlowPersistently deep negative free cash flow means the business cannot self-fund exploration and will require external capital. Over the next 2–6 months this raises dilution and execution risk, and if capital markets tighten, planned drilling or development milestones could be delayed.
Ongoing Operating LossesContinued net and operating losses despite revenue growth show margins have not scaled. Without a clear path to sustained profitability or margin expansion, management will struggle to convert growth into durable returns, increasing future funding needs and investor scrutiny.
Exploration-stage Model With No Recurring RevenueAs an exploration-stage miner with no recurring revenues, cash flows are episodic and tied to financing or asset transactions. This structural model elevates capital-raising frequency and dilution risk, and makes operational progress and discovery outcomes the primary drivers of value.
Metals Australia Ltd News
MLS FAQ
What was Metals Australia Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Metals Australia Ltd lowest share price was AU$0.02 and its highest was AU$0.04 in the past 12 months.
What is Metals Australia Ltd’s market cap?
Metals Australia Ltd’s market cap is AU$14.63M.
When is Metals Australia Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Metals Australia Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 24, 2026 which is in 157 days.
How were Metals Australia Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Metals Australia Ltd released its earnings results on Mar 10, 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 Metals Australia Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Metals Australia Ltd’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Metals Australia Ltd pay dividends?
Metals Australia Ltd does not currently pay dividends.
What is Metals Australia Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Metals Australia Ltd’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Metals Australia Ltd have?
Metals Australia Ltd has 731,719,540 shares outstanding.
What happened to Metals Australia Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Metals Australia Ltd 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 4.545%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Metals Australia Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:MLS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Metals Australia Ltd Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
50.00%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-6.93%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-7.70%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Metals Australia Ltd
Metals Australia Ltd engages in the exploration and development of mineral deposits in Australia and Canada. The company primarily explores for zinc, gold, silver, copper, lithium, graphite, nickel, and other base metal deposits. Its flagship project is the Lac Rainy graphite project that consists of 92 mineral claims covering an area of approximately 45.5 square kilometers located in Quebec, Canada. The company was incorporated in 1981 and is based in West Perth, Australia.
Technical Analysis
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