Westgold Resources (AU:WGX)
ASX:WGX
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WGX Stock Chart & Stats
AU$6.30
-AU$0.40(-13.65%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$6.30
-AU$0.40(-13.65%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$2.51 - AU$8.16
Previous CloseN/A
Volume8.94M
Average Volume (3M)6.04M
Market Cap
AU$5.57B
Enterprise ValueAU$5.28B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$520.58M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$225.91M
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.0
Beta1.57
Next Earnings
May 18, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.46%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.33
Shares Outstanding944,831,540
10 Day Avg. Volume3,116,570
30 Day Avg. Volume6,042,542
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.93
Price to Book (P/B)1.33
Price to Sales (P/S)1.92
P/FCF Ratio41.26
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$8.74Price Target Upside38.73% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.68
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$2.52B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Very Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationExceptional free cash flow growth and strong cash conversion indicate the business consistently converts accounting profits into real cash. This durable cash engine supports reinvestment in mines, funds exploration, reduces need for new debt, and underpins dividend or buyback optionality over months to years.
Conservative Balance Sheet With Low LeverageVery low leverage and a high equity ratio provide financial flexibility through commodity cycles. Prudent gearing reduces refinancing and interest-rate risk, enabling the company to fund sustaining capex, exploration or opportunistic M&A without jeopardizing solvency across a multi‑month to multi‑year horizon.
Robust Top-line Growth And Healthy Operating MarginsSustained revenue expansion alongside solid EBIT/EBITDA margins reflects effective cost control and scalable operations. Persistent operating profitability supports long‑term cash generation and project funding, even if net income is pressured by non‑operating items.
Bears Say
Very Low Net Profit MarginA depressed net margin despite healthy operating margins suggests significant non‑operational costs, taxes or one‑off items are eroding bottom‑line returns. Over the medium term this limits retained earnings, weakens the capacity to grow equity and may constrain shareholder returns.
Modest Return On EquityROE near 2% implies the company is not generating strong returns on invested capital. Persistently low ROE can indicate inefficient capital allocation or capital‑intensive assets that underdeliver and may restrain shareholder value creation over several quarters to years.
Earnings Exposed To Commodity And FX CyclesRevenue and profits rely on global gold prices and the AUD/USD rate, creating structural volatility in cash flows and planning. This exposure can materially swing operating cash and reinvestment capacity across mining cycles, complicating multi‑period forecasting and capital allocation.
Westgold Resources News
WGX FAQ
What was Westgold Resources’s price range in the past 12 months?
Westgold Resources lowest share price was AU$2.51 and its highest was AU$8.16 in the past 12 months.
What is Westgold Resources’s market cap?
Westgold Resources’s market cap is AU$5.57B.
When is Westgold Resources’s upcoming earnings report date?
Westgold Resources’s upcoming earnings report date is May 18, 2026 which is in 18 days.
How were Westgold Resources’s earnings last quarter?
Westgold Resources released its earnings results on Feb 25, 2026. The company reported AU$0.332 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.28 by AU$0.052.
Is Westgold Resources overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Westgold Resources’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Westgold Resources pay dividends?
Westgold Resources pays a Annually dividend of AU$0.03 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.46%. See more information on Westgold Resources dividends here
What is Westgold Resources’s EPS estimate?
Westgold Resources’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Westgold Resources have?
Westgold Resources has 944,831,540 shares outstanding.
What happened to Westgold Resources’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Westgold Resources reported an EPS of AU$0.332 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.28. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.305%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Westgold Resources?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:WGX
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Westgold Resources Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$8.74 (38.73% Upside)
AU$8.74 (38.73% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:WGX Sentiment 92%
Sector Average 75%
Sector Average 75%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$72.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
127.38%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
12.35%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
26.13%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Westgold Resources
Westgold Resources Limited engages in the exploration, operation, development, mining, and treatment of gold assets primarily in Western Australia. The company's assets include Bryah Operations, Murchison Operations, Meekatharra Gold Operations, and Cue Gold Operations that comprise approximately 350 mining titles covering 1,300 square kilometers in the Central Murchison region. It also provides contract mining services. Westgold Resources Limited is based in Perth, Australia.
WGX Company Deck
WGX Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call showcased strong financial performance with record cash build, safety improvements, and a solid liquidity position. However, challenges in the Murchison operations and increased temporary costs were noted. Overall, the company remains optimistic about future growth and cost reduction initiatives.View all AU:WGX earnings summariesWGX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$8.74
▲(38.73% Upside)
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