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NIC Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.84
-AU$0.06(-7.19%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$0.84
-AU$0.06(-7.19%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.66 - AU$1.13
Previous CloseN/A
Volume10.43M
Average Volume (3M)8.20M
Market Cap
AU$3.54B
Enterprise ValueAU$5.52K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$357.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.20B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.69
Next Earnings
Aug 27, 2026EPS Estimate
0.03Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.01
Shares Outstanding4,341,936,000
10 Day Avg. Volume6,511,963
30 Day Avg. Volume8,196,956
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.63
Price to Book (P/B)1.18
Price to Sales (P/S)1.42
P/FCF Ratio27.27
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$1.35Price Target Upside60.71% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.05
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$1.90B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Positive Free Cash FlowPositive free cash flow (~A$89M in 2025) is a durable financial stabilizer: it funds operations, routine capex and servicing of obligations without immediate equity raises. Over 2–6 months this supports operational continuity and provides flexibility to manage volatility or invest in efficiency gains.
Core Operating ProfitabilityA ~7.5% operating margin shows the core RKEF NPI operations are fundamentally profitable even amid below-the-line losses. This indicates the production model and cost base can generate operating cash, making a sustainable recovery feasible if pricing or throughput improves over the medium term.
Integrated IMIP Infrastructure AccessAccess to IMIP's shared port, power and processing ecosystem lowers logistics and input-cost friction and enhances reliability. This structural advantage reduces unit costs, supports higher uptime and makes scaling or selling into stainless-steel supply chains more durable versus isolated peers.
Bears Say
Margin Compression And Net LossesSharp margin erosion and two consecutive years of net losses weaken retained earnings and reduce reinvestment capacity. Persistently lower margins make the business more vulnerable to cost shocks and limit the company’s ability to self-fund growth or absorb lower commodity prices over the coming months.
Rising LeverageDebt-to-equity rising toward ~0.59 from ~0.35 signals increasing reliance on external funding. With negative returns and weaker earnings, higher leverage reduces financial flexibility, raises interest sensitivity and constrains strategic options like capex or acquisitions over a 2–6 month horizon.
Declining Revenue TrendA falling top line (‑3.1% in 2025 after prior declines) undermines operating leverage and the ability to restore margins. Continued revenue contraction implies structural demand or pricing pressure in NPI markets, limiting near-term recovery prospects and stressing medium-term profitability.
Nickel Mines Ltd. News
NIC FAQ
What was Nickel Mines Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nickel Mines Ltd. lowest share price was AU$0.66 and its highest was AU$1.13 in the past 12 months.
What is Nickel Mines Ltd.’s market cap?
Nickel Mines Ltd.’s market cap is AU$3.54B.
When is Nickel Mines Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nickel Mines Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 27, 2026 which is in 24 days.
How were Nickel Mines Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Nickel Mines Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 22, 2026. The company reported AU$0.023 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.003 by AU$0.02.
Is Nickel Mines Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Nickel Mines Ltd.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Nickel Mines Ltd. pay dividends?
Nickel Mines Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.015 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Nickel Mines Ltd. dividends here
What is Nickel Mines Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Nickel Mines Ltd.’s EPS estimate is 0.03.
How many shares outstanding does Nickel Mines Ltd. have?
Nickel Mines Ltd. has 4,341,936,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nickel Mines Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nickel Mines Ltd. reported an EPS of AU$0.023 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.003. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nickel Mines Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:NIC
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Nickel Mines Ltd. Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$1.35 (60.71% Upside)
AU$1.35 (60.71% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:NIC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-18.87%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.62%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Nickel Mines Ltd.
Nickel Industries Limited, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, operates in Singapore and Indonesia, focusing on nickel ore extraction and nickel pig iron production. The company possesses an 80% ownership stake in the extensive 5,983-hectare Hengjaya Mine, located within Central Sulawesi's Morowali Regency. Its portfolio also includes an 80% interest in the Ranger Nickel project and a 70% share in the Angel Nickel project. Additionally, Nickel Industries holds an option to acquire a 70% interest in the Oracle Nickel project. Founded in 2007, the company was formerly known as Nickel Mines Limited until its name was officially changed in June 2022.
NIC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$1.35
▲(60.71% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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