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Red 5 Limited (AU:VAU)
ASX:VAU
VAU Stock Chart & Stats
AU$5.17
<AU$0.01(1.49%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$5.17
<AU$0.01(1.49%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$2.35 - AU$6.30
Previous CloseN/A
Volume14.13M
Average Volume (3M)62.47M
Market Cap
AU$5.28B
Enterprise ValueAU$4.81B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$529.99M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$113.47M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.35
Next Earnings
Sep 02, 2026EPS Estimate
0.33Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.03
Shares Outstanding1,041,175,900
10 Day Avg. Volume48,361,439
30 Day Avg. Volume62,474,116
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.44
Price to Sales (P/S)2.01
P/FCF Ratio12.02
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$6.81Price Target Upside31.77% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.46
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$2.01B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue GrowthSustained top-line growth of ~41% signals strengthening demand and successful commercial execution. Over 2–6 months this supports scalable operations, improved absorption of fixed costs, and provides managerial optionality to fund exploration, development or deleveraging without relying on external equity.
Improving ProfitabilityImproved gross and positive net margins reflect better cost control and operational leverage. Durable margin expansion supports internal cash generation, enhances resilience through commodity cycles, and allows retained earnings to fund capex or reduce leverage, strengthening long-term profitability.
Stronger Balance Sheet & Cash GenerationRobust free cash flow growth (~51%) combined with reduced leverage improves financial flexibility. This durable improvement lowers refinancing risk, funds ongoing operations and projects from operations, and positions the company to pursue strategic investments or cushion against cyclical downturns.
Bears Say
Volatile Margins And Cash FlowsPast swings in margins and cash generation indicate operational and commodity-sensitivity risks that persist structurally. Such volatility complicates multi-period planning, increases the need for precautionary liquidity, and can force stop-start investment cycles that impair long-term project execution.
Commodity / Industry CyclicalityExposure to the gold sector means revenue and profitability are materially driven by metal price cycles and macro flows. Structural cyclicality can produce prolonged periods of weaker cash generation, making capital allocation and reserve funding more challenging across 2–6 month horizons.
High Market Sensitivity (Beta)A beta ~1.39 signals elevated sensitivity to market and commodity moves, reflecting higher operational or investor-perception volatility. This raises the effective cost of capital, can impair access to attractive financing in downturns, and increases execution risk for multi-month projects.
Vault Minerals Limited News
VAU FAQ
What was Red 5 Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Red 5 Limited lowest share price was AU$2.35 and its highest was AU$6.30 in the past 12 months.
What is Red 5 Limited’s market cap?
Red 5 Limited’s market cap is AU$5.28B.
When is Red 5 Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Red 5 Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 02, 2026 which is in 172 days.
How were Red 5 Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Red 5 Limited released its earnings results on Feb 25, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.034 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.041 by -AU$0.075.
Is Red 5 Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Red 5 Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Red 5 Limited pay dividends?
Red 5 Limited does not currently pay dividends.
What is Red 5 Limited’s EPS estimate?
Red 5 Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.33.
How many shares outstanding does Red 5 Limited have?
Red 5 Limited has 1,041,175,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to Red 5 Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Red 5 Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.034 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.041. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.882%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Red 5 Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:VAU
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
Vault Minerals Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$6.81 (31.77% Upside)
AU$6.81 (31.77% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:VAU Sentiment 97%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
109.33%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.09%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.73%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Red 5 Limited
Vault Minerals Limited engages in the exploration, production, and mining of gold and gold/copper concentrates in Canada and Australia. The company was formerly known as Red 5 Limited and changed its name to Vault Minerals Limited in September 2024. Vault Minerals Limited was incorporated in 1995 and is based in South Perth, Australia.
VAU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$6.81
▲(31.77% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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