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Pacific Lime and Cement Limited (AU:PLA)
ASX:PLA
Australian Market
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Pacific Lime and Cement Limited (PLA) Price & Analysis

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PLA Stock Chart & Stats

AU$0.31
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Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthThe company's very low leverage and materially larger equity base create a durable capital buffer that supports operational resilience and strategic optionality. This financial flexibility reduces near-term refinancing risk, enables capex or working capital needs to be funded more easily, and gives management time to execute a sustainable turnaround without immediate solvency pressure.
Return To ProfitabilityMoving to a small net profit in 2025 represents a structural inflection point rather than a transitory tick if driven by sustained cost control or operational improvements. Durable profitability would allow the firm to retain earnings for reinvestment, lower dependence on external funding, and demonstrate improving execution, supporting a longer-term recovery path.
Core Business ExposurePLA's focus on lime and cement ties the company to persistent construction and infrastructure demand, a structural end-market. This positions the business to benefit from steady long-term volumes from public and private building activity, providing an enduring addressable market and a clear use-case for its manufacturing and distribution capabilities.
Bears Say
Weak Cash GenerationPersistent and worsening negative free cash flow, with operating cash flow reported at zero, signals ongoing cash burn and limited internal ability to fund operations or invest. Over a multi-month horizon this raises refinancing or dilution risk, constrains capital allocation choices, and undermines confidence that reported profits will translate into sustainable cash conversion.
Operative Earnings QualityDeeply negative EBITDA combined with a revenue line reported as zero prevents assessment of underlying margin economics. The 2025 net profit may be driven by non-operating items or accounting adjustments; without disclosed revenue drivers, sustainable margin improvement and durable operating cash generation remain highly uncertain.
Weak Return MetricsHistorically volatile, mostly negative ROE and a sharp equity increase without clear revenue corroboration indicate poor asset productivity and uncertain capital allocation. Over time, weak ROE undermines the company's ability to generate shareholder value and suggests structural inefficiencies that must be addressed to sustain profitable growth.

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PLA FAQ

What was Pacific Lime and Cement Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Pacific Lime and Cement Limited lowest share price was AU$0.22 and its highest was AU$0.38 in the past 12 months.
    What is Pacific Lime and Cement Limited’s market cap?
    Pacific Lime and Cement Limited’s market cap is AU$296.73M.
      When is Pacific Lime and Cement Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Pacific Lime and Cement Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 24, 2026 which is in 126 days.
        How were Pacific Lime and Cement Limited’s earnings last quarter?
        Pacific Lime and Cement Limited released its earnings results on Mar 16, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.013 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -AU$0.013.
          Is Pacific Lime and Cement Limited overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Pacific Lime and Cement Limited’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Pacific Lime and Cement Limited pay dividends?
            Pacific Lime and Cement Limited does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Pacific Lime and Cement Limited’s EPS estimate?
            Pacific Lime and Cement Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
            How many shares outstanding does Pacific Lime and Cement Limited have?
            Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has 860,075,200 shares outstanding.
              What happened to Pacific Lime and Cement Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              Pacific Lime and Cement Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.013 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.852%.
                Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Pacific Lime and Cement Limited?
                Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:PLA
                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

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                  Company Description

                  Pacific Lime and Cement Limited

                  Pacific Lime and Cement Limited, an investment holding company, engages in the exploration and evaluation of mineral resources. It operates through Cement and Lime, Iron and Industrial Sands, Coal and Power, and Renewables segments. The Cement and Lime segment includes limestone; and the Central Cement and Lime Project. The Iron and Industrial Sands segment consisting of construction sands, magnetite sand, and heavy mineral sands located in Papua New Guinea. The Coal and Power segment operates the Depot Creek coal resource in the Gulf Project of Papua New Guinea. The Renewables segment invests in forestry carbon credit projects. It also engages in the steel and power generation activities. The company was formerly known as Mayur Resources Limited and changed its name to Pacific Lime and Cement Limited in July 2025. Pacific Lime and Cement Limited was founded in 2011 and is based in Brisbane, Australia.

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