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Ragusa Minerals Ltd (RAS) AI Stock Analysis

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Ragusa Minerals Ltd

(Sydney:RAS)

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Neutral 48 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Rating:48Neutral
Price Target:
AU$0.03
▼(-22.50% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/06/26
The score is held down primarily by weak financial performance (persistent losses, negative free cash flow, and shrinking equity despite no debt). Technicals provide partial support with price above key longer-term moving averages and positive MACD, but elevated Stoch suggests momentum may be stretched. Valuation remains unattractive/unclear due to a negative P/E and no dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Debt-free balance sheet
Zero reported debt across 2021–2025 materially reduces refinancing and interest-rate risk for a cash-consuming explorer. That structural flexibility preserves optionality to fund exploration via equity or partnerships without immediate leverage, lowering financial fragility over the medium term.
Improved cash burn in 2025
Narrowing operating and free cash outflows in 2025 indicate management has begun to reduce cash consumption. Sustained improvements would lower near-term funding needs, extend runway for exploration programs, and make future capital raises less dilutive if trends continue.
Exploration asset-based business model
A pure exploration model provides high-value optionality: successful discoveries or JV/asset sales can create disproportionate upside versus costs. The asset-centric strategy allows strategic partnerships and staged funding, aligning long-term value creation with geological outcomes rather than recurring operating margins.
Negative Factors
Persistent losses and negative margins
Consistent negative profitability indicates the business has not reached operational scale to cover costs. Over the medium term, ongoing losses erode shareholder value, constrain reinvestment in exploration, and increase reliance on external capital to fund growth or sustain operations.
Consistent negative cash flow
Repeated operating and free cash outflows mean the company cannot self-fund exploration. This structural cash deficit raises the probability of future equity raises or asset sales, which can dilute existing holders and disrupt long-term project timelines if market access tightens.
Shrinking equity and dilution risk
A steep decline in reported equity reduces the balance-sheet buffer against setbacks and increases going-concern sensitivity. With limited internal capital, the company faces heightened dilution risk or forced asset disposals to fund exploration, impairing long-term strategic optionality.

Ragusa Minerals Ltd (RAS) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)

Ragusa Minerals Ltd Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionRagusa Minerals Limited explores for mineral properties. The company primarily explores for gold. It holds a 100% interest in the Burracoppin Halloysite project that comprises two tenements located in the east of Perth in Western Australia; the Lonely Mine Gold project, which consists of four granted tenements covering greenstone belt lithology with multiple sub-parallel shear zones located in the north of Bulawayo in the Bubi Greenstone Belt, Zimbabwe; and the Monte Cristo Gold project that comprises 500 granted tenements approximately 323.74 square kilometers located in Alaska, the United States. The company also has an agreement to acquire 90% in the Northern Territory Lithium project that comprises four granted tenements located in the Litchfield Pegmatite Belt in Northern Territory. The company was formerly known as SIV Asset Management Limited and changed its name to Ragusa Minerals Limited in October 2020. Ragusa Minerals Limited was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Perth, Australia.
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Ragusa Minerals Ltd Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Financials reflect an early-stage, cash-consuming profile: revenue is small and highly volatile with a sharp decline in 2025, while gross profit/EBIT/net income remain deeply negative. Operating and free cash flow are negative across all years (despite improved 2025 cash burn), and equity has fallen materially, increasing dilution/going-concern sensitivity. The main offset is a debt-free balance sheet, which limits leverage and refinancing risk.
Income Statement
12
Very Negative
The income statement shows a persistently loss-making profile with extremely weak profitability. Revenue is small and volatile and declined sharply in 2025 (annual revenue down ~97% versus 2024), while gross profit, EBIT, and net income remain deeply negative. Margins are consistently negative across the period, indicating the business has not yet reached a scale where costs are covered; 2025 profitability also deteriorated versus prior years.
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
The balance sheet is supported by a debt-free capital structure in recent years (zero total debt and 0.0 debt-to-equity from 2021–2025), which reduces financial risk and refinancing pressure. However, equity has fallen materially (from ~4.9m in 2022 to ~0.5m in 2025), reflecting ongoing losses and raising dilution/going-concern sensitivity. Returns on equity are negative in the most recent years, consistent with continued value erosion despite low leverage.
Cash Flow
20
Very Negative
Cash flow remains a key weakness: operating cash flow and free cash flow are negative every year shown, indicating the business is consuming cash to operate and invest. 2025 cash burn improved versus 2024 (operating cash outflow narrowed from about -740k to about -271k; free cash outflow narrowed from about -1.45m to about -338k), but free cash flow growth is still negative in 2025 and the company has not demonstrated self-funding operations.
BreakdownJun 2025Jun 2024Jun 2023Jun 2022Jun 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue2.10K12.68K44.95K3.20K6.72K
Gross Profit-257.60K-264.18K-43.68K-123.25K-54.09K
EBITDA-379.39K-710.13K-934.20K-1.50M-548.72K
Net Income-1.83M-2.12M-2.19M-1.50M-548.72K
Balance Sheet
Total Assets745.54K2.45M4.76M5.00M4.86M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments162.23K440.02K1.89M2.52M4.20M
Total Debt0.000.000.000.000.00
Total Liabilities245.10K80.58K368.19K87.67K69.99K
Stockholders Equity500.44K2.37M4.39M4.91M4.79M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-337.76K-1.45M-2.17M-1.90M-661.50K
Operating Cash Flow-270.80K-740.05K-766.49K-894.67K-569.50K
Investing Cash Flow-66.97K-710.28K-1.41M-1.23M-92.00K
Financing Cash Flow60.00K0.001.54M431.47K4.85M

Ragusa Minerals Ltd Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price0.04
Price Trends
50DMA
0.04
Negative
100DMA
0.03
Negative
200DMA
0.03
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
>-0.01
Positive
RSI
39.36
Neutral
STOCH
-14.29
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AU:RAS, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 0.04 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.04, above the 50-day MA of 0.04, and above the 200-day MA of 0.03, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of >-0.01 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 39.36 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of -14.29 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for AU:RAS.

Ragusa Minerals Ltd Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
61
Neutral
$10.43B7.12-0.05%2.87%2.86%-36.73%
48
Neutral
AU$6.14M-2.11-139.36%168.85%13.51%
47
Neutral
AU$57.80M-2.79-28.97%5.93%
45
Neutral
AU$4.65M-7.90-127.91%80.88%
43
Neutral
AU$3.22M-0.22-164.84%76.76%
41
Neutral
AU$16.03M-0.72-92.34%69.23%
40
Underperform
AU$6.75M-4.04-120.71%65.32%
* Basic Materials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
AU:RAS
Ragusa Minerals Ltd
0.03
<0.01
47.62%
AU:DAF
Discovery Alaska Limited
0.02
<0.01
63.64%
AU:GNM
Great Northern Minerals Limited
0.03
0.02
135.71%
AU:GSM
Golden State Mining Ltd.
0.01
<0.01
40.00%
AU:SFM
Santa Fe Minerals Ltd.
0.36
0.32
787.50%
AU:WSR
Westar Resources Ltd.
0.01
0.00
0.00%

Ragusa Minerals Ltd Corporate Events

Ragusa Minerals Files Interim Half-Year Financial Report
Mar 11, 2026

Ragusa Minerals Ltd has released its interim financial report for the half-year ended 31 December 2025. The report is supported by a detailed corporate directory outlining the company’s board, key advisers and service providers, signalling ongoing compliance with reporting obligations and the maintenance of its ASX listing framework.

The disclosure of its interim financials and governance structure reinforces Ragusa’s operational transparency to investors. It also underlines the company’s continued engagement with professional advisers across audit, tax and legal services, a standard practice for listed explorers aiming to maintain market confidence and regulatory standing.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:RAS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.04 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ragusa Minerals Ltd stock, see the AU:RAS Stock Forecast page.

Ragusa Confirms High-Grade Manganese at Arizona Purple Pansy Project
Mar 4, 2026

Ragusa Minerals has completed a site visit to its Purple Pansy Manganese-Gold Project in Arizona, confirming high-grade manganese oxide mineralisation at historic open cut mines, notably the Black Rock and Purple Pansy workings. Handheld XRF readings, while preliminary, indicate strong manganese as well as anomalous copper, lead, zinc and vanadium, highlighting immediate exploration targets and reinforcing the project’s strategic potential over its 4,142-acre footprint.

The inspection of numerous historical mine sites and exposures, including extensive manganese oxide in the Black Rock highwall, suggests both lateral and depth extensions that could underpin future resource definition. With additional new mineral project opportunities under review, the company is positioning the Purple Pansy Project as a key growth asset in its portfolio, potentially enhancing its standing in the manganese and gold exploration space.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:RAS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.04 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ragusa Minerals Ltd stock, see the AU:RAS Stock Forecast page.

Ragusa Minerals Issues 20 Million New Shares Under Disclosure Exemption
Jan 29, 2026

Ragusa Minerals Ltd has issued 20 million new fully paid ordinary shares without a prospectus, relying on provisions of the Australian Corporations Act that allow such placements to be made to investors without full disclosure. The company confirmed it is up to date with its financial reporting and continuous disclosure obligations and stated it is not holding any undisclosed price-sensitive information, signalling to the market that the capital raising has been conducted within regulatory requirements and without hidden risks for existing shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:RAS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ragusa Minerals Ltd stock, see the AU:RAS Stock Forecast page.

Ragusa Minerals Seeks ASX Quotation for 20 Million New Shares
Jan 29, 2026

Ragusa Minerals Ltd has applied to the ASX for quotation of 20 million new fully paid ordinary shares under the code RAS, effective 29 January 2026. The additional securities, issued pursuant to a previously announced transaction, will expand the company’s quoted share base and may affect capital structure and liquidity for existing and new investors once trading commences.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:RAS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ragusa Minerals Ltd stock, see the AU:RAS Stock Forecast page.

Ragusa Minerals Expands U.S. Manganese-Gold Footprint with Arizona Acquisition and Land Grab
Jan 28, 2026

Ragusa Minerals has executed a binding agreement to acquire approximately 60% of Pegasus Tel Inc. and the Purple Pansy Manganese-Gold Project in Arizona, while expanding the project’s landholding by staking an additional 201 claims to a total of about 4,142 acres that capture key historic manganese and gold workings across a 9km trend. Backed by a $600,000 private placement, the company is preparing an extensive work program including data review, drilling, metallurgical testing, environmental baseline studies and strategic engagement with U.S. government and industry stakeholders, aiming to position Purple Pansy as a cornerstone U.S. manganese and gold asset at a time when the United States is fully import-reliant on manganese and actively supporting domestic critical minerals development.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:RAS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ragusa Minerals Ltd stock, see the AU:RAS Stock Forecast page.

Ragusa Minerals Plans Issue of 20 Million New Shares in ASX Placement
Jan 27, 2026

Ragusa Minerals Ltd has lodged an Appendix 3B notice with the ASX outlining its intention to undertake a new placement or similar type of capital raising. The company plans to issue up to 20 million new fully paid ordinary shares, with the proposed issue date set for 29 January 2026, subject to ASX processes. This equity issuance will expand Ragusa’s share base and is expected to provide additional funding capacity for its mineral exploration and related corporate activities, with implications for dilution among existing shareholders and the company’s near-term capital structure.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:RAS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ragusa Minerals Ltd stock, see the AU:RAS Stock Forecast page.

Ragusa Minerals Raises $600,000 to Advance US Manganese-Gold Exploration
Jan 27, 2026

Ragusa Minerals has secured firm commitments from sophisticated investors and key existing shareholders for a $600,000 private placement at $0.03 per share, a discount to its recent volume-weighted average prices, issuing up to 20 million new shares under existing placement capacities. The funds will be used to advance priority exploration work at the company’s Purple Pansy manganese-gold project in Arizona, evaluate potential new project acquisitions, and provide general working capital, signalling continued shareholder support and reinforcing Ragusa’s focus on building long-term value through its US exploration portfolio.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:RAS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ragusa Minerals Ltd stock, see the AU:RAS Stock Forecast page.

Ragusa Minerals Expands Arizona Manganese-Gold Footprint with 201 New Claims
Jan 26, 2026

Ragusa Minerals has significantly expanded its Purple Pansy Manganese-Gold Project in Arizona by staking an additional 201 claims, increasing the total project area to about 4,142 acres and consolidating control over the most prospective parts of a district-scale manganese-gold system. The enlarged landholding covers key historical mining sites over a 9km zone, enhancing the potential for new discoveries, securing ground for future development infrastructure, and positioning the project as a strategic contributor to the United States’ critical minerals and energy supply chain. Ragusa plans a comprehensive work program including historical data evaluation, drilling, metallurgical testing, baseline environmental studies and engagement with potential government and industry partners, while also progressing a transaction to acquire a controlling interest in Pegasus Tel, Inc., which will hold 100% of the Purple Pansy Project.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:RAS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ragusa Minerals Ltd stock, see the AU:RAS Stock Forecast page.

Ragusa Denies Undisclosed News Behind Share Move as It Advances US Minerals Deal
Jan 11, 2026

Ragusa Minerals has told the ASX it is not aware of any undisclosed information that would explain recent trading activity in its shares, reaffirming its compliance with continuous disclosure obligations. The company confirmed it is progressing corporate steps to complete the acquisition of an approximately 60% controlling interest in Pegasus Tel Inc. and the Purple Pansy Manganese-Gold Project in Arizona over the coming weeks, while continuing to review additional strategic mineral project opportunities around Purple Pansy in a district with historical gold and manganese operations, against a backdrop of improving market sentiment toward US-based precious and strategic mineral projects.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:RAS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.04 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ragusa Minerals Ltd stock, see the AU:RAS Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 06, 2026