PLS Group (AU:PLS)
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PLS Stock Chart & Stats
AU$6.04
-AU$0.05(-2.18%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$6.04
-AU$0.05(-2.18%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$1.07 - AU$6.14
Previous CloseN/A
Volume17.70M
Average Volume (3M)31.07M
Market Cap
AU$17.37B
Enterprise ValueAU$19.43B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$954.39M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$931.23M
Price to Earnings (P/E)103.5
Beta1.90
Next Earnings
Aug 31, 2026EPS Estimate
0.15Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.01
Shares Outstanding3,222,003,400
10 Day Avg. Volume28,886,744
30 Day Avg. Volume31,065,302
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.12
Price to Book (P/B)1.17
Price to Sales (P/S)4.66
P/FCF Ratio-8.16
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$5.11Price Target Upside-15.41% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)0.16
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$1.81B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Leverage / Strong Capital StructureA low debt-to-equity ratio (0.19) and a strong equity base give Pilbara financial flexibility to fund working capital, sustain operations through commodity cycles and pursue incremental capex without immediate refinancing pressure, supporting resilience over months.
Strategic Position In Lithium Supply ChainPilbara operates an integrated hard‑rock spodumene business supplying feedstock for lithium chemicals used in EV and energy storage. That vertical focus places it squarely in a structurally growing market, underpinning long-term volume demand and strategic customer relationships.
Diversified Commercial Channels And OfftakesHaving a mix of offtake contracts and a digital auction (BMX) gives Pilbara commercial flexibility: contracted revenue visibility plus the ability to capture spot price upside. This diversification improves revenue resilience and pricing capture across market cycles.
Bears Say
Negative Profitability MarginsSustained negative EBIT and net margins reflect that operating costs and/or pricing are not covering expenses. Persistently weak margins erode retained earnings, limit reinvestment capacity, and make it harder to build durable shareholder value absent cost or price improvements.
Weak Free Cash Flow And Cash ConversionA steep drop in free cash flow and poor conversion of earnings to cash constrain the company's ability to fund sustaining capex, service commitments or return capital. Over several months this reduces financial optionality and increases exposure to commodity or operational shocks.
Negative ROE And Deteriorating Financial PerformanceA negative return on equity signals shareholder capital is being eroded rather than compounded. Coupled with declining revenue and losses, this raises questions about operational efficiency and long-term ability to generate returns, pressuring strategic choices and capital allocation.
PLS Group News
PLS FAQ
What was PLS Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
PLS Group lowest share price was AU$1.07 and its highest was AU$6.14 in the past 12 months.
What is PLS Group’s market cap?
PLS Group’s market cap is AU$17.37B.
When is PLS Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
PLS Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 31, 2026 which is in 134 days.
How were PLS Group’s earnings last quarter?
PLS Group released its earnings results on Feb 18, 2026. The company reported AU$0.01 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.028 by -AU$0.018.
Is PLS Group overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts PLS Group’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does PLS Group pay dividends?
PLS Group pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.14 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on PLS Group dividends here
What is PLS Group’s EPS estimate?
PLS Group’s EPS estimate is 0.15.
How many shares outstanding does PLS Group have?
PLS Group has 3,222,003,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to PLS Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
PLS Group reported an EPS of AU$0.01 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.028. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.905%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of PLS Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:PLS
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
PLS Group Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$5.11 (-15.41% Downside)
AU$5.11 (-15.41% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:PLS Sentiment 94%
Sector Average 74%
Sector Average 74%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $89.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
103.44%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-2.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
20.92%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
PLS Group
Pilbara Minerals Limited explores for, develops, and operates mineral resources in Australia. The company primarily holds a 100% interest in the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is based in West Perth, Australia.
PLS Company Deck
PLS Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized a strong quarter driven by a marked recovery in pricing, substantial improvement in cash margins and reinforced balance sheet strength, enabling optionality on growth and capital returns. Operational performance largely tracked plan with robust ore sorting and recovery, while management acknowledged near-term operational issues (crusher wear), safety setbacks, and the idling of the POSCO JV due to external policy impacts. Timing and sequencing of larger greenfield/expansion projects remain under review and contingent on sustained market conditions.View all AU:PLS earnings summariesPLS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$5.11
▼(-15.41% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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