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Aterian PLC
(LSE:ATN)
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Rating:43Neutral
Price Target:
26.00 p
▲(13.04% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/06/26
The score is held down primarily by weak financial performance: persistent losses, ongoing cash burn, and higher leverage. Technicals add further pressure as the stock trades below major moving averages with negative momentum. Valuation provides limited offset because negative earnings make P/E less informative and no dividend yield is available.
Positive Factors
Revenue Recovery
A sharp revenue rebound in 2025 signals improving product-market traction and demand recovery. If sustained, stronger top-line trends create room for operating leverage, reduce short-term going-concern pressure, and improve the odds that margin and cash flow fixes will produce durable benefits.
Negative Factors
Persistent Cash Burn
Consistent negative operating cash flow represents an ongoing structural drain on liquidity and increases reliance on external financing. Over months this elevates refinancing, dilution and liquidity risks, constraining strategic choices and capital available to scale operations.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue Recovery
A sharp revenue rebound in 2025 signals improving product-market traction and demand recovery. If sustained, stronger top-line trends create room for operating leverage, reduce short-term going-concern pressure, and improve the odds that margin and cash flow fixes will produce durable benefits.
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Aterian PLC (ATN) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£5.17M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)3.21K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.52
Revenue Growth161.90%
EPS Growth-9.24%
CountryUK
Employees16
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryIndustrial Materials
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.15
Shares Outstanding19,500,000
10 Day Avg. Volume2,211
30 Day Avg. Volume3,209
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.25
Price to Book (P/B)2.52
Price to Sales (P/S)32.67
P/FCF Ratio-2.45
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
Aterian PLC Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Based in London, United Kingdom, and founded in 2011, Aterian plc is an African-focused entity specializing in the exploration and development of mineral resources. The company primarily seeks deposits of tin, tungsten, and tantalum. Its portfolio...
How the Company Makes Money
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Aterian PLC Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
12
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
32
Negative
Cash Flow
14
Very Negative
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 110.00K | 42.00K | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Gross Profit | -16.00K | -24.00K | -16.00K | -22.00K | -2.00K |
| EBITDA | -1.93M | -1.53M | -992.00K | -4.35M | -1.35M |
| Net Income | -2.02M | -1.62M | -1.06M | -4.38M | -1.37M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 4.28M | 3.70M | 4.21M | 4.09M | 3.78M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 126.00K | 64.00K | 73.00K | 110.00K | 196.00K |
| Total Debt | 1.39M | 666.00K | 225.00K | 151.00K | 158.00K |
| Total Liabilities | 2.86M | 1.39M | 793.00K | 747.00K | 355.00K |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.42M | 2.31M | 3.42M | 3.34M | 3.42M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -1.46M | -1.26M | -1.19M | -819.00K | -1.44M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -1.46M | -1.14M | -1.18M | -809.00K | -1.20M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -57.00K | 112.00K | -5.00K | -118.00K | -243.00K |
| Financing Cash Flow | 1.58M | 1.02M | 1.13M | 841.00K | 1.59M |
Aterian PLC 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% | |
44 Neutral | £4.47M | -4.83 | -44.38% | ― | -11.10% | 50.00% | |
43 Neutral | £5.17M | -1.80 | -68.64% | ― | 161.90% | -9.24% | |
43 Neutral | £8.19M | -3.09 | -10.34% | ― | ― | ― | |
42 Neutral | £7.36M | -0.09 | -0.07% | ― | ― | 52.00% | |
42 Neutral | £5.90M | -1.24 | -32.39% | ― | ― | -46.43% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
GB:ATN
Aterian PLC
26.00
-10.50
-28.77%
GB:PREM
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0.02
-0.23
-93.06%
GB:TYM
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0.06
0.03
87.88%
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1.00
0.37
57.48%
GB:FRG
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0.90
-1.25
-58.14%
Aterian PLC Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Aterian’s Rwanda Trading Arm Delivers Q2 Profit Despite Tin and Tantalum Price Drop
Positive
Jul 8, 2026
Aterian plc, an Africa-focused critical minerals explorer and trader listed on the LSE, operates its Eastinco trading platform in Rwanda to source tin and tantalum through fully traceable, responsibly managed supply chains. The Group is building a...
Business Operations and Strategy
Aterian and Lithosquare Launch AI-Driven Exploration in Morocco and Botswana
Positive
Jul 1, 2026
Aterian has begun field operations under its strategic joint venture with technology firm Lithosquare, moving from deal signing to active exploration across priority critical minerals projects in Morocco and Botswana. The partners have completed a...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Aterian Confirms Total Voting Rights at 19.5 Million Shares
Neutral
Jun 30, 2026
Aterian Plc has confirmed that, as of 30 June 2026, its issued share capital comprises 19,500,000 ordinary shares of £0.10 each, with one voting right per share and no shares held in treasury. This sets the company’s total voting rights...
Business Operations and StrategyShareholder Meetings
Aterian Secures Shareholder Backing as All AGM Resolutions Pass
Positive
Jun 25, 2026
Aterian Plc reported that all resolutions proposed at its 2026 Annual General Meeting were duly passed following a shareholder poll held earlier in the day. Voting on all 11 resolutions showed strong support, with only limited opposition on a smal...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Aterian boosts Rwanda trading arm with long-term 3Ts supply deal
Positive
Jun 9, 2026
Aterian plc’s Rwandan subsidiary Eastinco has signed a long-term supply agreement with an established local producer and exporter of tin, tantalum and tungsten concentrates, significantly strengthening its access to 3Ts feedstock for trading...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Aterian Completes Early Conversion of Convertible Loan Notes
Positive
Jun 5, 2026
Aterian Plc has approved the early conversion and redemption of £20,000 of its recently issued Convertible Loan Notes, issuing 80,000 new ordinary shares at a conversion price of 25 pence per share. This move completes the full conversion of ...
Financial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and Financing
Aterian Converts Portion of Loan Notes Into New Equity
Neutral
Jun 5, 2026
Aterian Plc has approved the early conversion and redemption of £80,000 from its recently issued Convertible Loan Notes, issuing 320,000 new ordinary shares at 25 pence each. The conversion shares, which rank pari passu with existing stock, a...
Shareholder Meetings
Aterian Sets Date and Details for 2026 Annual General Meeting
Neutral
Jun 1, 2026
Aterian plc has scheduled its Annual General Meeting for 25 June 2026 at the London offices of Hill Dickinson LLP, where shareholders will address standard corporate and governance matters. The company has begun distributing the AGM Notice and pro...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Aterian Secures AI-Driven JV Funding for 2026 African Exploration Push
Positive
Jun 1, 2026
Aterian plc has completed a joint venture agreement with Lithosquare SAS that secures €1.0 million of non-dilutive exploration and drilling funding for nine copper and critical mineral projects in Morocco and Botswana during 2026. The deal p...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Aterian expands refinancing as Rwandan critical minerals platform grows
Positive
May 29, 2026
Aterian Plc has expanded its strategic refinancing initiative by agreeing a new £100,000 subscription for unsecured zero-coupon convertible loan notes with an existing shareholder, which will convert into 400,000 new shares by the end of 2026...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Aterian Confirms Total Voting Rights at 18.6 Million Shares
Neutral
May 29, 2026
Aterian Plc has confirmed that, as of 29 May 2026, its issued share capital comprises 18,600,000 ordinary shares of £0.10 each, with every share carrying one voting right and no shares held in treasury. The company stated that this total of 1...
Private Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Aterian Announces Early CLN Conversion and Updates Share Capital
Neutral
May 28, 2026
Aterian Plc has approved the early conversion and redemption of £57,500 of its recently issued Convertible Loan Notes, issuing 230,000 new ordinary shares at 25 pence per share. The new shares, which will rank pari passu with existing stock, ...
Private Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Aterian Announces Partial Convertible Loan Note Conversion and Share Capital Update
Neutral
May 27, 2026
Aterian Plc has approved the early conversion and redemption of £67,500 of its recently issued convertible loan notes, issuing 270,000 new ordinary shares at 25 pence each. The conversion shares will rank pari passu with existing stock and ar...
Private Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Aterian Issues New Shares on Early Conversion of £95,000 Convertible Loan Notes
Neutral
May 26, 2026
Aterian Plc has approved the early conversion and redemption of £95,000 of its recently issued convertible loan notes, following a conversion notice from a holder. The amount will be settled through the issuance of 380,000 new ordinary shares...
Private Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Aterian Converts £80,000 of Loan Notes Into New Equity
Neutral
May 22, 2026
Aterian has approved the early conversion and redemption of £80,000 of its recently issued convertible loan notes, issuing 320,000 new ordinary shares at 25 pence per share to satisfy the conversion. The new shares, expected to be admitted to...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Aterian Cuts PIK Debt with Share Conversion as It Builds African Critical Minerals Platform
Positive
May 20, 2026
Aterian Plc has converted and redeemed £54,000 of its outstanding payment-in-kind bonds, including accrued and capitalised amounts, through the issuance of 216,000 new ordinary shares at 25 pence each. The new shares, which will rank pari pas...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Aterian refinances debt to fund Rwanda trading expansion and cut financing costs
Positive
May 19, 2026
Aterian Plc has launched a £300,000 unsecured zero-coupon convertible loan note refinancing, which will automatically convert into 1.2 million new shares at 25 pence by the end of 2026, alongside issuing 600,000 warrants to provide investors ...
Business Operations and Strategy
Aterian advances African critical minerals portfolio and trading platform in 2025
Positive
May 1, 2026
Aterian reported continued progress in 2025 as it advanced its African exploration portfolio and positioned itself more firmly in the critical minerals supply chain, despite tough capital markets. The group expanded licences in Botswana, advanced ...
Business Operations and Strategy
Aterian Advances Agdz Copper-Silver Project With Ground Magnetics Survey
Positive
Apr 15, 2026
Aterian has begun a 111 line km ground magnetic survey over 11.2 km² at its Agdz copper-silver project in Morocco, marking a key step in moving the asset from surface discovery towards defining drill targets. The work expands total ground mag...
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