Metals Australia Ltd (AU:MLS)
ASX:MLS
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$16.83M
Enterprise ValueAU$11.25M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$8.61M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.81
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 SheetThe absence of debt and equity of roughly $33.2M provide durable financial flexibility. Low leverage reduces refinancing risk and gives capacity to fund exploration and technical studies without high interest burdens, supporting project advancement through cycles.
Rapid Revenue GrowthA roughly 91% top-line increase in FY2025 shows improving commercial traction from a small base. Sustained revenue growth can validate assets and drive scale benefits, improving the odds of moving from exploration to resource definition and eventual cash-generating operations.
Strategic Exposure To Battery MetalsConcentration on lithium and other battery/base metals aligns with long-term structural demand from EVs and energy storage. This sector positioning increases the strategic value of discoveries and improves long-term partner and offtake prospects if resources are defined.
Bears Say
Deteriorating Free Cash FlowMaterial negative free cash flow of about -$8.8M signals persistent cash burn. Over the next several months this increases reliance on external funding, raises dilution and execution risk, and limits the company's ability to self-fund exploration and development work.
Persistent Net LossesContinued net losses demonstrate the business has not yet converted revenue growth into profitability. Negative margins reflect an operating model that is not yet scalable; prolonged losses could force strategic trade-offs that slow resource advancement or require capital raises.
Very Limited Internal ScaleA single-employee headcount indicates a very small internal team and likely reliance on contractors or partners. This constrains simultaneous project development, increases operational bottlenecks, and raises execution risk for timely resource definition and technical studies.
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$16.83M.
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 177 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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
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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