Pacific Lime and Cement Limited (AU:PLA)
ASX:PLA
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Pacific Lime and Cement Limited
(Sydney:PLA)
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Rating:43Neutral
Price Target:
AU$0.26
â–¼(-17.42% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/12/26
Overall score reflects weak operating/cash-flow quality (persistent negative EBITDA and worsening negative free cash flow) and soft technical momentum (price below key moving averages and negative MACD). Low leverage and improved net income provide some support, but limited revenue and valuation visibility keep the risk profile elevated.
Positive Factors
Balance sheet health
Very low debt-to-equity (~0.05) and an expanded equity base materially reduce financial distress risk. Over a multi-month horizon this improves funding optionality, lowers interest burden and gives management flexibility to pursue restructuring, capex or working capital without immediate refinancing pressure.
Negative Factors
Weak cash generation
Persistent and worsening negative free cash flow indicates ongoing cash burn and limited internal funding of operations. Structurally, this raises the probability of future external financing, constrains reinvestment in the core business, and heightens execution risk across strategy and operations.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Balance sheet health
Very low debt-to-equity (~0.05) and an expanded equity base materially reduce financial distress risk. Over a multi-month horizon this improves funding optionality, lowers interest burden and gives management flexibility to pursue restructuring, capex or working capital without immediate refinancing pressure.
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Pacific Lime and Cement Limited (PLA) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)
Market Cap
AU$257.42M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)508.24K
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.4
Beta (1Y)1.25
Revenue GrowthN/A
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryAU
EmployeesN/A
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryIndustrial Materials
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.01
Shares Outstanding858,075,200
10 Day Avg. Volume676,990
30 Day Avg. Volume508,236
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-7.87
Price to Book (P/B)1.38
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-9.41
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$0.50Price Target Upside61.29% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Pacific Lime and Cement Limited Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
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...
How the Company Makes Money
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Pacific Lime and Cement Limited Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
28
Negative
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
19
Very Negative
| Breakdown | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||
| Total Revenue | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Gross Profit | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| EBITDA | -13.41M | -6.34M | -7.14M | -6.50M |
| Net Income | 271.25K | -5.43M | -13.24M | -15.62M |
Balance Sheet | ||||
| Total Assets | 171.76M | 62.00M | 42.74M | 42.19M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 80.34M | 6.80M | 4.14M | 3.05M |
| Total Debt | 8.47M | 12.98M | 2.79M | 0.00 |
| Total Liabilities | 16.85M | 17.56M | 8.91M | 6.54M |
| Stockholders Equity | 154.91M | 44.44M | 33.83M | 35.65M |
Cash Flow | ||||
| Free Cash Flow | -22.68M | -14.48M | -8.08M | -7.94M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Investing Cash Flow | -59.58M | -9.43M | -4.04M | 60.30K |
| Financing Cash Flow | 99.49M | 17.10M | 9.55M | 2.40M |
Pacific Lime and Cement Limited Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | AU$205.83M | 2.43 | 15.06% | 3.09% | 3.57% | 14.89% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
51 Neutral | AU$347.52M | -4.82 | -53.29% | ― | ― | ― | |
48 Neutral | AU$210.98M | -7.44 | -72.82% | ― | ― | ― | |
45 Neutral | AU$108.78M | -21.61 | -10.82% | ― | ― | -166.67% | |
43 Neutral | AU$257.42M | 10.41 | 0.27% | ― | ― | ― | |
41 Neutral | AU$191.08M | 82.73 | -0.58% | 1.54% | 14.64% | -213.25% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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Pacific Lime and Cement Limited Corporate Events
Pacific Lime and Cement Seeks ASX Quotation for 5.15 Million New CDIs
Mar 10, 2026
Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has applied for quotation on the ASX of 5,150,000 new CHESS Depositary Interests on a 1:1 basis, with an issue date of March 11, 2026. The additional securities, issued following the exercise or conversion of existi...
Pacific Lime and Cement Sets AGM to Vote on Performance-Linked Executive Incentives
Mar 1, 2026
Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has called a virtual annual general meeting for 24 March 2026, setting out detailed procedures for CHESS Depositary Interest holders to lodge proxy voting instructions ahead of the event. The company is seeking shar...
Pacific Lime and Cement to List 850,000 New CDIs on ASX
Feb 27, 2026
Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has applied for quotation of additional securities on the Australian Securities Exchange, seeking to list 850,000 CHESS Depositary Interests on a 1:1 basis under the ticker PLA. The issuance, dated 27 February 2026,...
Pacific Lime and Cement Seeks ASX Quotation for 500,000 New CDIs
Feb 23, 2026
Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has applied to the ASX for quotation of 500,000 new CHESS Depositary Interests on a 1:1 basis with underlying shares, effective 23 February 2026. The additional securities increase the company’s freely tradabl...
Pacific Lime and Cement Expands ASX-Quoted Securities Base
Feb 20, 2026
Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has applied for quotation on the ASX of 725,000 new CHESS Depositary Interests on a 1:1 basis, with an issue date of February 20, 2026. The additional securities, arising from exercised options or converted instrume...
Pacific Lime and Cement Seeks Quotation for 187,500 New CDIs on ASX
Feb 9, 2026
Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has applied for quotation of 187,500 new CHESS Depositary Interests on the Australian Securities Exchange, each representing a 1:1 interest in the underlying securities. The issuance, dated 10 February 2026, modestl...
Pacific Lime and Cement Seeks ASX Quotation for 906,017 New CDIs Issued Under Staff Scheme
Feb 6, 2026
Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has applied for quotation on the ASX of 906,017 new CHESS Depositary Interests (CDIs) on a 1:1 basis, issued under an employee incentive scheme. The move modestly increases the company’s freely tradable securi...
Pacific Lime and Cement Keeps Central Lime Project on Schedule and Budget
Jan 30, 2026
Pacific Lime and Cement Limited reported that construction at its Central Lime Project in Papua New Guinea advanced strongly through November and December 2025, with overall progress on schedule and costs in line with the approved budget. Key mile...
Pacific Lime and Cement strengthens PNG growth push with new cement CEO
Jan 18, 2026
Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has appointed industry veteran Kevin Savory as Chief Executive Officer – Cement, effective 12 January 2026, to work alongside CEO – Lime John McBride and the company’s advisory board as it advances...
Pacific Lime and Cement Director’s Incentive Rights Lapse After Vesting Hurdles Not Met
Dec 30, 2025
Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has disclosed a change in director Richard Pegum’s indirect interests in the company’s securities, held via PointRoad Pty Ltd and Landsdowne (Aust) Nominees Pty Ltd as trustee for The RD Pegum Trust. The...
Pacific Lime and Cement Cancels 38.9 Million Unvested Performance Rights
Dec 30, 2025
Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has announced the lapse of 38,859,630 performance rights, which have ceased due to conditions attached to those rights not being satisfied or becoming incapable of being met as at 31 December 2025. The cessation of ...
Pacific Lime and Cement Limited Expands Investor Access with New CDI Quotation
Dec 18, 2025
Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has announced the quotation of 50,000 CHESS Depositary Interests (CDIs) on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) under the security code PLA, effective December 18, 2025. This move highlights their commitment to ...
Pacific Lime and Cement Limited Approves Key Resolutions at 2025 AGM
Dec 16, 2025
Pacific Lime and Cement Limited held its 2025 Annual General Meeting virtually, where all resolutions were approved by the required majority. The meeting results, conducted via a poll, reflect the company’s ongoing commitment to its strategi...
Pacific Lime and Cement Partners with IFC for PNG Cement Project
Dec 15, 2025
Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has announced a strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to support its Central Cement Project in Papua New Guinea. This collaboration aims to establish the country’s first vertic...
Pacific Lime and Cement Limited Begins Trading on PNGX
Dec 14, 2025
Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has commenced trading on the Papua New Guinea National Stock Exchange, joining a select group of companies with dual listings on ASX and PNGX. This secondary listing allows PNG investors to engage in PLC’s Cen...
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