Yancoal Australia Ltd. (AU:YAL)
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YAL Stock Chart & Stats
AU$6.73
-AU$0.05(-0.83%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$6.73
-AU$0.05(-0.83%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$4.76 - AU$9.06
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.06M
Average Volume (3M)2.93M
Market Cap
AU$9.20B
Enterprise ValueAU$6.90B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$2.13B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$84.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.9
Beta-0.52
Next Earnings
Aug 19, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield11.73%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.33
Shares Outstanding1,320,439,500
10 Day Avg. Volume5,167,436
30 Day Avg. Volume2,933,173
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.23
Price to Book (P/B)0.72
Price to Sales (P/S)1.11
P/FCF Ratio12.57
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$9.58Price Target Upside42.33% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.78
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$7.03B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Balance Sheet And Low LeverageVery low leverage and substantial equity provide durable financial flexibility across commodity cycles. This reduces refinancing and default risk, supports capital allocation in downturns, and enables funding of maintenance capex or opportunistic investments without pressuring liquidity despite cyclical earnings.
Proven Cash Generation In Stronger CyclesThe company has shown the ability to generate materially positive operating and free cash flow in higher-price periods, often exceeding net income. That demonstrated cash conversion during upcycles supports deleveraging, reinvestment and shareholder returns when markets recover, underpinning long-term resilience.
Integrated Operations And Diversified Coal MixA portfolio of multiple mines and both thermal and metallurgical products provides structural diversification across electricity and steel markets. Established export and domestic channels and on‑the‑ground operations in key Australian basins support steady production capability and customer access over the medium term.
Bears Say
Multi‑year Revenue And Earnings DeclineA sustained revenue contraction and a large fall in net income signal structural pressure from weaker commodity pricing or demand. Persisting lower profitability limits internal funding for growth, compresses returns on capital, and raises the bar for restoring margins in the next cycle.
Volatile Cash Flow And Earnings CyclicalitySignificant year‑to‑year swings in operating and free cash flow make capital planning and steady dividends harder to sustain. High cyclicality increases reliance on strong commodity conditions to fund capex and shareholder returns and raises exposure to funding needs in down cycles.
Commodity, FX And Logistics ExposureRevenue and margins are structurally exposed to seaborne coal prices (USD), AUD/USD moves, and third‑party rail/port capacity. These factors create persistent execution and price risk: logistics bottlenecks, FX swings or weaker seaborne markets can materially compress returns irrespective of operational performance.
Yancoal Australia News
YAL FAQ
What was Yancoal Australia Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Yancoal Australia Ltd. lowest share price was AU$4.76 and its highest was AU$9.06 in the past 12 months.
What is Yancoal Australia Ltd.’s market cap?
Yancoal Australia Ltd.’s market cap is AU$9.20B.
When is Yancoal Australia Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Yancoal Australia Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 19, 2026 which is in 70 days.
How were Yancoal Australia Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Yancoal Australia Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 25, 2026. The company reported AU$0.21 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by AU$0.21.
Is Yancoal Australia Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Yancoal Australia Ltd.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Yancoal Australia Ltd. pay dividends?
Yancoal Australia Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.122 which represents an annual dividend yield of 11.73%. See more information on Yancoal Australia Ltd. dividends here
What is Yancoal Australia Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Yancoal Australia Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Yancoal Australia Ltd. have?
Yancoal Australia Ltd. has 1,320,439,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to Yancoal Australia Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Yancoal Australia Ltd. reported an EPS of AU$0.21 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.664%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Yancoal Australia Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:YAL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Yancoal Australia Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$9.58 (42.33% Upside)
AU$9.58 (42.33% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:YAL Sentiment 91%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 67%
Bearish news 33%
Bearish news 33%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-6.26%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.93%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.99%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Yancoal Australia Ltd.
Yancoal Australia Ltd is actively involved in the entire lifecycle of coal production, encompassing the exploration, development, extraction, and global distribution of both metallurgical and thermal coal. The company's reach extends across numerous international markets, including Japan, Singapore, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and beyond, in addition to its primary operations within Australia. Its extensive portfolio of coal assets comprises several key mines. In New South Wales, Yancoal holds a 95% stake in the Moolarben coal mine in the Western Coalfields, full ownership (100%) of the Stratford Duralie mines in the Gloucester Basin, the Ashton mine in the Upper Hunter Valley, and the Austar mine. The company also possesses an 80% share in the Mount Thorley mine and an 84.5% interest in the Warkworth mine, both situated in the Hunter Valley region. Moving to Queensland, Yancoal maintains complete ownership (100%) of the Yarrabee mine, located northeast of Blackwater in the Central Bowen Basin. Furthermore, it holds a 50% interest in the Middlemount mine, also in Queensland's Bowen Basin, and has stakes in the Cameby Downs mine in Southeast Queensland and another Hunter Valley coal mine in New South Wales. Established in Sydney, Australia, in 2004, Yancoal Australia Ltd operates as a subsidiary of Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited.
YAL Company Deck
YAL Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized multiple operational and financial achievements — record quarterly and annual production, strong ROM and saleable volume gains, improved realized prices, a materially stronger cash balance (over AUD 2 billion) and no debt, plus maintained unit-cost discipline and improved safety metrics. These positives were balanced against mixed global coal-market dynamics, regional demand declines (notably China), lower ROM-to-saleable conversion in Q4 due to processing constraints, and some temporary operational issues. On balance the operational records and strengthened balance sheet materially outweigh the market headwinds and short-term operational constraints.View all AU:YAL earnings summariesYAL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$9.58
▲(42.33% Upside)
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