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Jubilee Metals Group

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Rating:52Neutral
Price Target:
3.50 p
▲(15.89% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/24/26
The score is held down primarily by the sharp deterioration in financial performance (revenue collapse, negative margins, and a large net loss), partially offset by moderate leverage and still-positive operating cash flow. Technicals are moderately supportive (price above key moving averages with neutral momentum), while valuation cannot be meaningfully assessed due to missing P/E and dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Secondary-resource processing model
Jubilee's core model of reclaiming value from tailings and other secondary feed is structurally resilient: it leverages existing deposits, often needs lower greenfield capex than primary mining, and can scale via feed contracts or tolling/value-share arrangements, supporting durable cash generation potential.
Multi-metal product mix
A diversified metals slate (PGMs plus base metals like copper and cobalt) reduces concentration risk and allows the business to pivot toward the most economic streams. Multi-metal processing capability preserves margin upside across cycles and supports long-term revenue resilience versus single-commodity peers.
Conservative leverage profile
Reported debt-to-equity near 0.23 indicates moderate leverage, so interest burden and covenant pressure are limited compared with highly geared miners. This conservatism supports access to funding for working capital or opportunistic expansion and provides a buffer while operations and margins recover.
Negative Factors
Severe revenue and margin deterioration
A near-total collapse in revenue and the swing to a large net loss represent a material structural setback: loss of scale erodes unit economics, weakens contractor/supplier confidence, and raises the bar for recovery since fixed costs and plant maintenance must be covered even at much lower throughput.
Persistent negative free cash flow
Repeated negative free cash flow limits Jubilee's ability to self-fund capex, working capital and remediation of plants. Reliance on external financing increases refinancing and dilution risk, and volatile FCF complicates multi-period planning for feed acquisition and sustaining metallurgical performance.
Eroding equity and rising leverage trend
The combination of a large loss and declining equity reduces financial flexibility and raises the relative cost of capital. A rising leverage trend, even from a low base, increases covenant and liquidity vulnerability, which can hinder long-term feed access agreements and strategic partnerships essential to the business model.

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Jubilee Metals Group Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionJubilee Metals Group (JLP) is a diversified metal recovery business focused on the extraction of metals from mine tailings, waste, slag, and other secondary materials. Operating primarily in South Africa and Zambia, the company leverages its expertise in metal processing and recovery to produce a range of metals including platinum group metals (PGMs), chrome, copper, and cobalt. Jubilee Metals is positioned in the mining industry, offering sustainable solutions for extracting value from mining waste while reducing environmental impact.
How the Company Makes MoneyJubilee Metals Group makes money by processing metal-bearing materials (notably tailings, waste rock, and other secondary feed sources) to recover and produce saleable metal products, then selling those metal products into relevant commodity markets. Key revenue streams: 1) Sale of produced metals: The core revenue stream is the sale of recovered/produced metals (notably PGMs and base metals such as copper and cobalt). Revenue is generally driven by (a) production volumes, (b) realized commodity prices for each metal, and (c) payable terms and deductions typical in concentrate/refined metal sales arrangements. 2) Processing/retreatment model (secondary resource recovery): A significant part of the business model is acquiring access to existing metal-bearing waste streams (e.g., tailings and historical dumps) and applying proprietary/optimized processing flowsheets to extract remaining value. Depending on the specific agreement structure, Jubilee may earn revenue from (a) selling the metals it produces from these materials and/or (b) receiving processing fees or value-share arrangements linked to recovered metals. If the exact mix of fee-based income versus metal-sales-only for a given operation is not publicly specified in a source, it is null. Cost and margin drivers (factors contributing to earnings): - Feed access terms: The economics depend on the cost (or revenue share) required to secure feed material from third-party owners of tailings/waste. - Processing recoveries and operating efficiency: Metallurgical recovery rates, plant utilization, reagent/power costs, and logistics materially affect profitability. - Commodity price exposure: Earnings are sensitive to PGM and base-metal prices and to regional operating cost inflation. Significant partnerships or customers: null

Jubilee Metals Group Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Results weakened materially: the latest period showed a sharp revenue collapse, negative gross profit, and a deep net loss. Balance sheet leverage is still moderate, and operating cash flow remained positive, but recurring negative free cash flow and losses eroding equity raise financial risk.
Income Statement
18
Very Negative
Profitability and scale deteriorated sharply in the latest annual period (2025-06-30): revenue fell to ~11.7m from ~205.4m in 2024, flipping gross profit negative and driving a deep net loss (~-23.4m) with materially negative margins. This represents a major break from 2020–2024, when the company was generally profitable with positive operating and net margins. The key strength is the history of strong profitability earlier in the period, but the most recent results dominate the outlook and indicate elevated operational and pricing/volume risk.
Balance Sheet
64
Positive
Leverage remains moderate overall, with debt-to-equity at ~0.23 in 2025 (up from ~0.12 in 2024), suggesting the balance sheet is not heavily debt-funded. However, the sharp 2025 loss pushed returns on equity meaningfully negative, and equity declined from 2024 levels, reducing financial flexibility. Strength: still a relatively conservative leverage profile. Weakness: rising leverage trend and losses eroding shareholder value.
Cash Flow
43
Neutral
Operating cash flow stayed positive in 2025 (~9.3m) but declined from 2024 (~17.6m), while free cash flow was negative again (~-9.9m), indicating continued cash investment or working-capital pressure outweighing operating inflows. Historically, free cash flow has been volatile (positive in 2020–2021, negative in most subsequent years), which increases funding and execution risk. Strength: positive operating cash flow provides some near-term support. Weakness: persistent negative free cash flow limits self-funding capacity.
BreakdownJun 2025Jun 2024Jun 2023Jun 2022Jun 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue11.73M205.40M141.93M140.01M132.85M
Gross Profit-3.64M35.98M31.39M45.34M69.31M
EBITDA-6.89M29.72M26.40M38.18M48.61M
Net Income-23.44M4.73M12.91M18.04M39.60M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets409.38M413.96M300.14M293.62M194.67M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments4.56M19.32M12.60M16.72M19.64M
Total Debt54.13M31.25M14.20M8.83M9.34M
Total Liabilities164.91M155.00M95.48M86.07M58.12M
Stockholders Equity239.33M254.47M201.45M203.85M133.38M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-9.90M-21.23M-11.91M-21.11M3.98M
Operating Cash Flow9.28M17.63M31.01M31.01M23.79M
Investing Cash Flow-24.59M-39.88M-43.88M-64.62M-19.82M
Financing Cash Flow-6.69M25.84M9.97M28.18M1.12M

Jubilee Metals Group Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price3.02
Price Trends
50DMA
4.26
Negative
100DMA
3.65
Negative
200DMA
3.43
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.19
Positive
RSI
31.35
Neutral
STOCH
12.11
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:JLP, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 3.02 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 4.03, below the 50-day MA of 4.26, and below the 200-day MA of 3.43, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.19 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 31.35 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 12.11 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for GB:JLP.

Jubilee Metals Group Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
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%
54
Neutral
£138.52M-19.26-17.14%54.72%
53
Neutral
£169.44M-40.07-6.49%28.30%
52
Neutral
£109.95M-1.04-12.80%
51
Neutral
£54.30M-6.86-517.80%
50
Neutral
£69.36M-15.47-6.85%
41
Neutral
£67.23M-42.09-21.41%-133.33%
* Basic Materials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
GB:JLP
Jubilee Metals Group
3.49
>-0.01
-0.29%
GB:ARS
Asiamet Resources
1.60
0.65
68.42%
GB:ALL
Atlantic Lithium
18.50
9.80
112.64%
GB:KOD
Kodal Minerals
0.33
-0.04
-10.81%
GB:RBW
Rainbow Rare Earths
26.30
16.64
172.26%
GB:1SN
First Tin Plc
12.80
7.20
128.57%

Jubilee Metals Group Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Jubilee Metals Secures High-Grade Copper Feed and Advances Large Waste Project
Positive
Mar 12, 2026

Jubilee Metals Group has secured additional high-grade copper ore grading about 1.65% Cu for its Roan concentrator, with the US$1.8 million payment to the supplier settled in new shares at a premium to the recent market price. The Roan plant is also nearing completion of an expanded concentrate dewatering system, expected to be commissioned by the end of March 2026, which should support improved recoveries and profitability.

The company reports further progress at its Large Waste Project, where sellers have opted to receive a US$2.6 million stage payment in Jubilee shares, leaving about US$5.4 million of consideration outstanding. Jubilee is advancing joint venture talks with two Zambia-based operators to upgrade and refine the 240Mt waste stockpile into copper units and cathode, while share-based payments and prior trial sales underscore confidence in the project’s long-term value and revenue potential despite resulting equity dilution.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JLP) stock is a Hold with a £4.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Jubilee Metals Group stock, see the GB:JLP Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesStock BuybackDividendsFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Jubilee Metals pivots to Zambia copper, plans capital reduction to enable shareholder returns
Positive
Feb 27, 2026

Jubilee Metals Group has completed the sale of its South African chrome and PGM operations and is now concentrating on its Zambian copper business, prompting a planned shift in board composition toward directors with Zambia, copper and AIM market expertise. The company is also pursuing a UK High Court-approved capital reduction to convert share premium into distributable reserves, enabling future dividends and share buybacks once shareholders have approved the move.

As part of incentivising management for the South African asset sale and option exercises, Jubilee has issued new ordinary shares to CEO Leon Coetzer and Finance Director Jonathan Morley-Kirk, slightly increasing their stakes and taking total issued capital to about 3.15 billion shares ahead of an expected AIM and JSE listing admission on 5 March 2026. The group, which plans to publish interim results for the six months to 31 December 2025 around 31 March, is signalling a more shareholder-return-focused strategy while consolidating its position as a Zambia-based copper producer.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JLP) stock is a Hold with a £4.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Jubilee Metals Group stock, see the GB:JLP Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Jubilee Metals ramps up Zambian copper output and advances three-pillar growth plan
Positive
Feb 19, 2026

Jubilee Metals Group reported strong copper growth in the first half of FY2026, as its Zambia-focused operations ramped up despite heavy rains and infrastructure damage. Roan reached its targeted 30,000 tonnes per month feed rate and lifted copper unit output 172.8% year on year to 1,246 tonnes, while total saleable copper units rose 8.7% to 1,543 tonnes, underpinned by stable power and improved efficiencies.

At Molefe Mine, Jubilee mined 181,890 tonnes of copper reef and dispatched 9,130 tonnes of ore to Sable Refinery, while building significant stockpiles and advancing a two-phase drilling programme with Galileo Resources to extend resources. The company progressed its three-pillar copper strategy, advanced the Large Waste Project toward a partnership decision, reaffirmed full-year copper guidance of 4,500–5,100 tonnes, and received a further $10m from the completed sale of its South African chrome and PGM operations.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JLP) stock is a Hold with a £4.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Jubilee Metals Group stock, see the GB:JLP Stock Forecast page.

Executive/Board Changes
Jubilee Metals Director Nicholas Taylor Steps Down with Immediate Effect
Neutral
Jan 23, 2026

Jubilee Metals Group has announced the immediate resignation of non-executive director Nicholas Taylor, who has served on the board since 2020. Taylor held key governance roles as chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, a member of the Remuneration Committee, and previously a member of the Safety and Sustainability Committee; the company plans to appoint a new chair and members to these committees in due course, with the board publicly thanking him for his contributions over more than five years.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JLP) stock is a Hold with a £4.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Jubilee Metals Group stock, see the GB:JLP Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyShareholder Meetings
Jubilee Metals Wins Shareholder Backing at Annual General Meeting
Positive
Jan 14, 2026

Jubilee Metals Group announced that at its Annual General Meeting held on 14 January 2026, all proposed resolutions were approved by the requisite majority of shareholders, with the exception of Resolution 4, which was withdrawn prior to the vote. The successful passage of the remaining resolutions provides the board with continued shareholder backing for its existing authorities and corporate governance framework, supporting the company’s ongoing operational and strategic plans within the metals processing sector.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JLP) stock is a Hold with a £4.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Jubilee Metals Group stock, see the GB:JLP Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A TransactionsShareholder Meetings
Jubilee Metals Receives US$10m Instalment From South African Asset Sale
Positive
Jan 6, 2026

Jubilee Metals Group has received a second US$10 million cash instalment from Chrome One after completing the sale of its South African Chrome and PGM operations, strengthening its balance sheet as it pivots towards its Zambia-focused copper business. The company also reminded shareholders of its upcoming Annual General Meeting on 14 January 2026 and invited investors to submit questions in advance, underscoring efforts to maintain engagement and transparency with its investor base amid its ongoing strategic transition.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JLP) stock is a Hold with a £3.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Jubilee Metals Group stock, see the GB:JLP Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Jubilee Metals Completes Sale of South African Chrome and PGM Assets to Focus on Zambian Copper
Positive
Jan 2, 2026

Jubilee Metals Group has completed the sale of its South African chrome and PGM operations to One Chrome (Pty) Ltd, confirming that all conditions have been met and that the second cash instalment of US$10 million is expected shortly. With the disposal now finalised, Jubilee is repositioning itself as a pure-play Zambian copper business, aiming to replicate its prior growth in chrome through accelerated expansion of its copper operations, a shift that marks a significant strategic refocus likely to alter its operational profile and risk exposure for investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:JLP) stock is a Hold with a £3.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Jubilee Metals Group stock, see the GB:JLP 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 24, 2026