Red 5 Limited (AU:VAU)
ASX:VAU
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VAU Stock Chart & Stats
AU$4.63
<AU$0.01(1.49%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$4.63
<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$5.16B
Enterprise ValueAU$4.49B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$529.99M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$113.47M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.73
Next Earnings
Sep 02, 2026EPS Estimate
0.33Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.03
Shares Outstanding1,034,565,900
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$6.91Price Target Upside49.14% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.42
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$2.01B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue & ProfitabilitySustained revenue growth and a return to positive net margin reflect improving operational efficiency and stronger realized margins from core mining operations. This enhances reinvestment capacity for mining and exploration and supports longer-term profitability if operational performance is maintained.
Free Cash FlowSignificant free cash flow expansion provides durable internal funding for sustaining capital, debt reduction, and strategic investment without overreliance on external financing. Robust cash conversion improves financial flexibility through the mining cycle and supports operational resilience.
Balance Sheet StrengthImproved leverage metrics and a healthy equity ratio strengthen financial stability, lower refinancing risk and increase capacity to fund development or weather commodity downturns. Positive ROE signals better shareholder capital utilization over recent periods.
Bears Say
Volatile Margins & Cash FlowPast swings in margins and free cash flow indicate earnings and cash are sensitive to operational and market swings. This volatility complicates long-term planning, can strain capital allocation, and raises execution risk for sustaining production and consistent returns to shareholders.
Commodity Price ExposureRevenue and profitability are inherently tied to gold price cycles and production volumes. Long-term financial outcomes depend on commodity markets; adverse price moves or lack of hedging can materially compress margins and cash generation over multi-quarter horizons.
Concentration & Exploration DependencyThe business relies on a single commodity and on exploration to extend mine life. Lack of by-product diversification and the need for sustained exploration success increase resource-replacement risk and vulnerability to production disruptions, affecting medium-term reserve continuity.
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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$5.16B.
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 129 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 1,034,565,900 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?
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Vault Minerals Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$6.91 (49.14% Upside)
AU$6.91 (49.14% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:VAU Sentiment 98%
Sector Average 75%
Sector Average 75%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
109.33%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.18%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.88%
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$6.91
▲(49.14% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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