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Astro Resources NL (AU:VMS)
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Astro Resources NL

(Sydney:VMS)

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Neutral 47 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Neutral 47 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:47Neutral
Price Target:
AU$0.17
▲(22.86% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/04/26
The score is held down primarily by weak financial performance (sharp revenue decline, ongoing losses, and negative operating/free cash flow). Technicals provide a moderate offset with the price trading above key moving averages and a positive MACD. Valuation offers limited support because the negative P/E reflects losses and no dividend yield is available.
Positive Factors
Low leverage
A low debt-to-equity ratio reduces financial risk and preserves flexibility to fund operations or respond to shocks without immediate refinancing. Over a multi-month horizon this supports solvency, lowers default risk, and gives management time to execute operational recovery plans without heavy interest burdens.
Healthy equity ratio
A relatively healthy equity ratio signals a stronger asset base funded by shareholders rather than creditors. This stable capital structure improves creditor confidence, supports longer-term funding options, and reduces bankruptcy risk, making the company better positioned to pursue restructuring or growth when operations improve.
Improving free cash flow trend
A modest uptick in free cash flow growth, even from a negative base, suggests early traction from cost controls or working-capital improvements. If sustained over several quarters this trend can materially improve liquidity, reduce external funding needs, and provide a foundation for reinvestment or debt reduction.
Negative Factors
Sharp revenue decline
A near-90% revenue collapse is a structural threat to the business model and market position. Such a large decline erodes scale economics, undermines fixed-cost coverage, and makes recovery dependent on material revenue restoration or strategic pivoting; absent that, viability and competitive standing are impaired.
Negative profitability margins
Consistently negative gross, net, EBIT, and EBITDA margins indicate the company is not generating profit from core operations. Persistent unprofitability limits retained earnings, impedes investment, and will likely require ongoing external financing or structural cost and business-model changes to achieve sustainable margins.
Negative operating and free cash flow
Negative operating and free cash flows reflect cash burn from core activities and weak conversion of accounting profits to cash. Over a 2–6 month horizon this constrains liquidity, shortens runway, increases refinancing risk, and forces management to prioritize survival actions over strategic investments.

Astro Resources NL (VMS) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)

Astro Resources NL Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionVenture Minerals Limited engages in the mineral exploration and development business in Australia. The company explores for nickel, iron, cobalt, tin, tungsten, copper, silver, gold, lead, zinc, and PGE deposits. Its flagship project is the 100% owned Mount Lindsay project that covers an area of approximately 159 square kilometers located in north-western Tasmania. Venture Minerals Limited was incorporated in 2006 and is based in West Perth, Australia.
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Astro Resources NL Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Financials are weak: revenue fell sharply (-90.34%), profitability is negative (gross/net/EBIT/EBITDA margins), and operating/free cash flow are negative. The balance sheet is a partial offset with low leverage and a relatively healthy equity ratio, but negative ROE indicates poor returns for shareholders.
Income Statement
15
Very Negative
Astro Resources NL has experienced a significant decline in revenue over the past year, with a revenue growth rate of -90.34%. The company is operating at a loss, as indicated by negative net and gross profit margins. The EBIT and EBITDA margins are also negative, reflecting operational inefficiencies and challenges in generating profit from core operations.
Balance Sheet
40
Negative
The company maintains a low debt-to-equity ratio, indicating limited reliance on debt financing. However, the return on equity is negative, suggesting that the company is not generating sufficient returns on shareholders' investments. The equity ratio is relatively healthy, indicating a stable capital structure.
Cash Flow
20
Very Negative
Astro Resources NL has negative operating and free cash flows, indicating challenges in generating cash from operations. Although there is a slight improvement in free cash flow growth, the overall cash flow situation remains weak, with negative ratios of operating cash flow to net income and free cash flow to net income.
BreakdownJun 2025Jun 2024Jun 2023Jun 2022Jun 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue6.22K94.71K94.93K8.09K6.22K
Gross Profit6.22K94.71K19.11K616.00-21.10K
EBITDA-1.83M-1.80M-9.01M-1.11M-766.69K
Net Income-2.89M-4.02M-9.11M-17.76M-11.75M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets21.24M3.40M4.73M11.13M16.01M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments314.20K1.64M3.14M9.43M9.49M
Total Debt80.88K151.46K34.38K68.08K0.00
Total Liabilities1.08M2.54M1.63M2.17M4.49M
Stockholders Equity20.16M861.01K3.10M8.97M11.52M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-4.79M-6.01M-9.30M-19.97M-11.17M
Operating Cash Flow-1.02M-1.35M-8.62M-6.14M-4.74M
Investing Cash Flow-3.57M-4.58M-671.66K-9.11M-6.43M
Financing Cash Flow4.55M3.04M3.00M15.19M19.69M

Astro Resources NL Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price0.14
Price Trends
50DMA
0.20
Negative
100DMA
0.17
Positive
200DMA
0.18
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
>-0.01
Positive
RSI
44.47
Neutral
STOCH
40.00
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AU:VMS, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 0.14 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.19, below the 50-day MA of 0.20, and below the 200-day MA of 0.18, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of >-0.01 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 44.47 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 40.00 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for AU:VMS.

Astro Resources NL Peers Comparison

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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%
* Basic Materials Sector Average
Performance Comparison

Astro Resources NL Corporate Events

Venari Minerals Releases Interim Financial Report for Half-Year 2025
Mar 12, 2026

Venari Minerals NL has released its consolidated interim financial report for the half-year ended 31 December 2025. The report includes the directors’ report, financial statements, notes, and an independent auditor’s review, providing stakeholders with an overview of the company’s financial position and performance over the period.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:VMS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.17 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Astro Resources NL stock, see the AU:VMS Stock Forecast page.

Director Anthony Leibowitz Increases Equity Stake in Venari Minerals
Feb 11, 2026

Astro Resources NL disclosed a change in director Anthony Leibowitz’s interests in Venari Minerals NL securities following recent on-market transactions. Leibowitz, who holds both direct and indirect interests through several investment and superannuation entities, acquired a total of 129,047 fully paid ordinary shares over two separate trades in February 2026.

The purchases, valued at approximately $25,000 in aggregate, modestly increase the director’s equity exposure alongside his existing performance rights, shares and options holdings. The move signals a strengthened financial alignment between the director and shareholders, potentially viewed positively by the market as a vote of confidence in the company’s prospects and ongoing strategy.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:VMS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.20 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Astro Resources NL stock, see the AU:VMS Stock Forecast page.

Venari Minerals to Spotlight Nevada Lithium Project at RRS Summer Series
Feb 9, 2026

Venari Minerals NL announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Matthew Healy, will present at the Resources Rising Stars Summer Series conferences in Sydney and Brisbane in February 2026. The company will use these investor-focused forums to showcase its progress on its Nevada lithium project, deepen engagement with shareholders, and potentially broaden its investor base through its presentation and dedicated online investor hub.

The Sydney event will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel, while the Brisbane session will take place at the InterContinental Brisbane, both running through the trading day in local time. By participating in these high-profile industry conferences and promoting its investor hub, Venari is positioning itself to raise visibility in the lithium sector, support capital markets outreach, and strengthen communication with current and prospective investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:VMS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.20 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Astro Resources NL stock, see the AU:VMS Stock Forecast page.

Venari Minerals Tightens Disclosure on Red Mountain Lithium Resource
Feb 6, 2026

Venari Minerals has issued a clarification to a market presentation on its Red Mountain Lithium Project in Nevada, updating disclosure to align with reporting and peer-comparison standards. The revised presentation now specifies the reporting standard for each mineral resource estimate, includes cautionary statements for foreign, non-JORC-compliant resources, and breaks down resource estimates by tonnage and grade, following a review by the company’s competent person to ensure compliance with ASX guidance, thereby tightening its technical disclosure and enhancing transparency for investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:VMS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.20 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Astro Resources NL stock, see the AU:VMS Stock Forecast page.

Venari Minerals Director Anthony Leibowitz Increases Shareholding
Feb 5, 2026

Venari Minerals NL has reported a change in the interests of director Anthony Leibowitz, who holds both direct and indirect stakes in the company through personal performance rights and entities including Kalonda Pty Ltd, Floreat Investments Pty Ltd, and Matroyan Pty Ltd. Across transactions on 2 and 3 February 2026, Leibowitz acquired a total of 259,318 fully paid ordinary shares for approximately A$52,962.70, with no disposals recorded, signalling a net increase in his equity position and a potential vote of confidence in the company’s outlook from a key board member.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:VMS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.20 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Astro Resources NL stock, see the AU:VMS Stock Forecast page.

Astro Resources Unveils Maiden 3.03Mt LCE Resource at Nevada’s Red Mountain
Feb 5, 2026

Astro Resources has reported a maiden Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for its Red Mountain Lithium Project in Nevada of 500 million tonnes at 1,139 ppm lithium for 3.03 million tonnes of contained lithium carbonate equivalent at a 700 ppm cut-off, including a high-grade North Zone of 47.9 million tonnes at 2,193 ppm lithium for 560,000 tonnes of LCE at a 1,300 ppm cut-off. The company highlights significant exploration upside with six undrilled zones of surface lithium anomalism, advanced metallurgical test work showing lithium is readily leachable with sulfuric acid and amenable to beneficiation, and a near-term work program including an updated exploration target, lithium carbonate product test results, and exploration, infill and resource extension drilling scheduled across early 2026, positioning Red Mountain as a potentially globally significant lithium resource in an improving lithium market environment.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:VMS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.20 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Astro Resources NL stock, see the AU:VMS Stock Forecast page.

Venari Minerals to Brief Investors on Maiden Red Mountain Lithium Resource
Feb 3, 2026

Venari Minerals will hold a live investor and shareholder webinar on 5 February 2026 to discuss the maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its Red Mountain Lithium Project in Nevada. The newly reported Inferred Mineral Resource stands at 500 million tonnes at 1,139ppm lithium for 3.03 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent, including a particularly high-grade northern zone, marking a significant step in defining the project’s scale and grade and shaping the company’s next phase of exploration and project development planning.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:VMS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.26 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Astro Resources NL stock, see the AU:VMS Stock Forecast page.

Venari Minerals Updates Registered Office Address in Sydney
Feb 2, 2026

Venari Minerals NL has changed its registered office address to Suite 114-115, Level 1, 165 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000, with the update taking effect immediately under ASX Listing Rule 3.14. The move is an administrative change only, with all other contact details remaining the same, and signals ongoing corporate housekeeping as the company maintains open communication channels through its investor engagement platform.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:VMS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.26 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Astro Resources NL stock, see the AU:VMS Stock Forecast page.

Venari Minerals Director Increases Shareholding via Trust Entity
Feb 2, 2026

Venari Minerals NL has disclosed a change in the interests of director Vincent Fayad, confirming an increase in his holdings in the company through a related trust entity. The update shows that KAFTA Enterprises Pty Ltd, as trustee of the Fayad Settlement Trust in which Fayad is a trustee and potential beneficiary, acquired 23,809 fully paid ordinary shares in an on-market trade on 2 February 2026, lifting its holding to 1,118,446 shares while Fayad’s performance share rights remain unchanged, signalling a modest but positive reinforcement of insider alignment with shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:VMS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.26 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Astro Resources NL stock, see the AU:VMS Stock Forecast page.

Venari Unveils Major Maiden Lithium Resource at Red Mountain in Nevada
Feb 2, 2026

Venari Minerals has announced a maiden Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for its Red Mountain Lithium Project in Nevada of 500 million tonnes at 1,139ppm lithium, equating to 3.03 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent, immediately positioning the asset among the most significant new lithium resources in North America. With mineralisation outcropping at surface, remaining open at depth and along strike, and supported by nearby infrastructure and secured water rights, the project gives Venari one of the larger exploration-phase lithium inventories on the ASX and a strong platform for further resource growth and development studies as lithium prices rebound and US policy momentum strengthens around domestic critical minerals supply.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:VMS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.26 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Astro Resources NL stock, see the AU:VMS Stock Forecast page.

Venari Minerals Halts Trading Ahead of Red Mountain Lithium Resource Update
Jan 29, 2026

Venari Minerals NL, an ASX-listed lithium-focused explorer, is advancing development of its flagship Red Mountain lithium project in Nevada, a key jurisdiction for US battery and electric vehicle supply chains. The company has requested an immediate trading halt in its securities pending the release of a Mineral Resource Estimate for Red Mountain, with the halt to remain in place until either the announcement is made or normal trading resumes on 3 February 2026, signaling a potentially material update for investors and the market regarding the scale and value of its key asset.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:VMS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.26 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Astro Resources NL stock, see the AU:VMS Stock Forecast page.

Venari lifts Red Mountain lithium recoveries and appoints advisor for processing study
Jan 27, 2026

Venari Minerals NL has reported further positive metallurgical test-work from its Red Mountain Lithium Project in Nevada, showing improved beneficiation performance after introducing a pre-soaking step before attrition scrubbing. The latest program increased lithium grades in the fine fraction by 46.2% to 3,800ppm, boosted lithium recovery to 66.8%, and reduced calcite content, building on earlier strong results from lower-grade material and reinforcing the scalability of the processing approach. To advance the project, Venari has engaged specialist consultancy Pitch Black Group to independently review the metallurgical program, assess alternative, non-sulphuric acid leach technologies and develop a scoping-level processing flowsheet, while a maiden mineral resource estimate and lithium carbonate test-work remain on track for release in the coming weeks. These steps mark a significant move towards defining a viable processing pathway and strengthening Red Mountain’s position among Nevada’s emerging sedimentary lithium projects, with implications for Venari’s future development strategy and its standing in the North American lithium supply chain.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:VMS) stock is a Sell with a A$0.17 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Astro Resources NL stock, see the AU:VMS Stock Forecast page.

Venari Minerals Advances Red Mountain Lithium Project Ahead of Maiden Resource
Jan 19, 2026

Venari Minerals reported strong progress at its Red Mountain Lithium Project in Nevada during the December 2025 quarter, completing a reverse circulation drilling campaign that delivered thick, high‑grade lithium intersections and final assay results ahead of a maiden JORC mineral resource estimate expected in early Q1 2026. Metallurgical test work significantly upgraded lithium grades and reduced waste and reagent‑consuming minerals, while securing water rights, lodging an expanded Exploration Plan of Operations, and raising capital via an oversubscribed share purchase plan and share consolidation collectively de-risk and scale the project, positioning the company for a larger exploration program and improved market access. At its Needles Gold Project, drilling returned anomalous gold-silver results indicating the need for deeper drilling, and new soil and geophysical anomalies reinforce the potential of a sizeable epithermal system, offering longer-term optionality alongside the lithium growth story.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:VMS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.19 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Astro Resources NL stock, see the AU:VMS Stock Forecast page.

Venari Nears Maiden Resource at Red Mountain as Lithium Market Rebounds
Jan 11, 2026

Venari Minerals has received the final assay results from its October 2025 reverse circulation drilling campaign at the Red Mountain Lithium Project in Nevada, confirming multiple high-grade lithium intersections over more than 1km of strike in the project’s northern area. With the drill-hole dataset now complete, the company has begun work on a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate, which it expects to release within three weeks, positioning Red Mountain as one of the largest emerging lithium projects in North America at a time of rebounding lithium prices and forecast supply deficits that could enhance the project’s strategic and commercial appeal.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:VMS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.16 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Astro Resources NL stock, see the AU:VMS 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: Feb 04, 2026