VRX Silica Ltd. (AU:VRX)
ASX:VRX
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VRX Silica Ltd.
(Sydney:VRX)
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Rating:42Neutral
Price Target:
AU$0.05
▼(-24.29% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/02/26
The score is held down primarily by weak fundamentals—ongoing losses and negative operating/free cash flow—despite strong revenue growth and conservative leverage. Technicals are also a headwind with the stock trading below key moving averages, while valuation remains challenging due to negative earnings (negative P/E).
Positive Factors
Strong Revenue Growth
Sustained revenue growth of 240% demonstrates strong demand traction and an ability to scale sales. Over 2-6 months this supports the case that product specifications and market access are being validated, improving prospects for future operating leverage as capacity and contracts are converted to recurring revenue.
Negative Factors
Persistent Negative Profitability
Ongoing negative EBIT and net margins indicate the business is not yet converting revenue into profit. Over multiple months this reflects structural cost or scale issues; until margins turn positive, the company will struggle to internally fund growth and demonstrate sustainable returns to investors.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong Revenue Growth
Sustained revenue growth of 240% demonstrates strong demand traction and an ability to scale sales. Over 2-6 months this supports the case that product specifications and market access are being validated, improving prospects for future operating leverage as capacity and contracts are converted to recurring revenue.
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VRX Silica Ltd. (VRX) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)
Market Cap
AU$42.07M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)395.06K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.39
Revenue GrowthN/A
EPS Growth27.42%
CountryAU
EmployeesN/A
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryIndustrial Materials
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)>-0.01
Shares Outstanding779,024,960
10 Day Avg. Volume562,229
30 Day Avg. Volume395,060
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.48
Price to Book (P/B)2.93
Price to Sales (P/S)570.52
P/FCF Ratio-20.26
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
VRX Silica Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
VRX Silica Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, evaluation, and development of mineral properties in Australia. The company explores for silica. It owns 100% interests in the Arrowsmith and the Muchea silica sand pr...
How the Company Makes Money
VRX’s intended revenue model is to generate income by developing silica sand deposits into operating mines and selling processed silica sand to customers (typically under offtake contracts) for use in glass and other industrial markets. In practic...
VRX Silica Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
40
Negative
Balance Sheet
55
Neutral
Cash Flow
35
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Jun 2025 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 83.25K | 102.41K | 31.51K | 113.48K | 56.90K | 1.36M |
| Gross Profit | 25.16K | 102.41K | -116.44K | 4.53K | -27.63K | 1.29M |
| EBITDA | -3.43M | -2.83M | -3.83M | -4.93M | -4.94M | -1.02M |
| Net Income | -3.42M | -3.06M | -4.26M | -5.06M | -5.03M | -1.09M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 20.89M | 20.65M | 19.17M | 18.56M | 22.91M | 20.88M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 3.85M | 4.10M | 2.31M | 1.58M | 9.31M | 10.44M |
| Total Debt | 199.18K | 247.46K | 337.22K | 418.16K | 188.19K | 255.24K |
| Total Liabilities | 761.02K | 698.85K | 1.10M | 1.02M | 1.52M | 829.09K |
| Stockholders Equity | 20.13M | 19.95M | 18.07M | 17.54M | 21.39M | 20.05M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -3.18M | -2.88M | -4.85M | -7.77M | -5.51M | -3.04M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -3.13M | -2.86M | -3.56M | -2.93M | -1.94M | -1.51M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -371.49K | 44.27K | -406.60K | -4.72M | -3.56M | -1.53M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 2.00M | 4.60M | 4.70M | -72.99K | 4.37M | 10.88M |
VRX Silica Ltd. Technical Analysis
Positive
0.07
Price Trends
0.06
Positive
0.07
Negative
0.08
Negative
Market Momentum
>-0.01
Negative
58.98
Neutral
67.26
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AU:VRX, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 0.07 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.05, above the 50-day MA of 0.06, and below the 200-day MA of 0.08, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of >-0.01 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 58.98 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 67.26 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for AU:VRX.
VRX Silica Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
49 Neutral | AU$80.13M | -1,383.02 | -0.41% | ― | ― | ― | |
46 Neutral | AU$61.85M | -14.50 | -4.25% | ― | ― | ― | |
43 Neutral | AU$58.66M | 0.45 | 142.67% | ― | ― | ― | |
42 Neutral | AU$42.07M | -6.38 | -17.07% | ― | ― | 27.42% | |
42 Neutral | AU$100.25M | -1.72 | -471.46% | ― | ― | -614.45% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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VRX Silica Ltd. Corporate Events
VRX Silica raises $50,000 through director share issue
May 8, 2026
VRX Silica Ltd. has issued and allotted 694,444 fully paid ordinary shares at $0.072 per share, raising $50,000 before costs in a placement to a company director that was approved by shareholders. The new shares are of an existing quoted class, an...
VRX Silica director boosts indirect stake via shareholder-approved placement
May 5, 2026
VRX Silica has disclosed a change in the securities holdings of managing director Bruce Maluish, detailing an increase in his indirect shareholding. The update was provided to comply with ASX listing rules governing directors’ notifiable int...
VRX Silica Seeks ASX Quotation for 694,444 New Shares
May 5, 2026
VRX Silica Ltd has applied for quotation on the ASX of 694,444 new fully paid ordinary shares, which were issued on 4 May 2026. The application formalises the admission of these securities to trading and marginally expands the company’s list...
VRX Silica shareholders back placement share resolutions at general meeting
Apr 30, 2026
VRX Silica Ltd. reported the outcomes of its general meeting held on 30 April 2026, where shareholders voted on key ordinary resolutions related to prior and new share placements. The company disclosed poll and proxy results indicating strong supp...
VRX Silica Sets April 2026 General Meeting for Shareholders
Mar 30, 2026
VRX Silica Ltd. has called a general meeting of shareholders to be held on Thursday, 30 April 2026, at 11:00am WST at its offices at Suite 9, 110 Hay Street, Subiaco, Western Australia. The notice urges shareholders to read the meeting materials i...
VRX Silica Sets April 30 In‑Person General Meeting With Digital Notice
Mar 30, 2026
VRX Silica has called a general meeting of shareholders to be held in person in Subiaco, Western Australia, on 30 April 2026 at 11:00am AWST. The company is encouraging participation while providing full details of voting procedures, particularly ...
VRX Silica issues 9.7 million unlisted staff incentive options
Mar 17, 2026
VRX Silica Ltd., an ASX-listed company focused on silica-related operations, continues to employ equity-based incentives to align staff interests with shareholders. The group regularly issues unquoted options and other securities under its employe...
VRX Silica Releases Interim Half-Year Financial Report for 2025
Mar 11, 2026
VRX Silica Limited has released its interim financial report for the half-year ended 31 December 2025, supported by its established corporate governance and administrative framework. The report highlights the company’s ongoing compliance and...
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