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MTL Stock Chart & Stats
14.20 p
-0.02 p(-0.36%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
14.20 p
-0.02 p(-0.36%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range10.30 p - 19.20 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume82.18K
Average Volume (3M)5.20M
Market Cap
£368.79M
Enterprise Value511.15M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£41.19M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.3
Beta0.64
Next Earnings
Sep 29, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.01
Shares Outstanding2,986,169,700
10 Day Avg. Volume6,323,093
30 Day Avg. Volume5,201,041
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.08
Price to Book (P/B)2.23
Price to Sales (P/S)2.65
P/FCF Ratio18.95
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)<0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)£150.51M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
De-levered Balance SheetZero reported debt in 2025 materially reduces solvency and refinancing risk, giving the company durable financial flexibility to fund sustaining capex, exploration or weather lower metal prices. This stronger capital structure supports medium-term stability and optionality.
Sustained Revenue And Margin ImprovementConsistent revenue expansion and materially improved gross and net margins indicate better operational execution and higher cash-generating capacity per unit of production. Those structural improvements support funding for development projects and resilience through commodity cycles.
Robust Operating Cash FlowStrong operating cash flow that covers reported earnings demonstrates the core mining operations generate cash, enabling reinvestment and reducing reliance on external financing. Persistent OCF strength underpins medium-term sustainability despite episodic FCF swings.
Bears Say
Sharp Free Cash Flow DeclineA ~53% drop in free cash flow signals either elevated reinvestment needs or working-capital strain that can limit near-term capacity to return capital, build cash buffers or pursue M&A. If sustained, reduced FCF constrains strategic flexibility and increases funding risk.
Earnings And Balance-sheet VolatilityPrior negative equity and pronounced earnings swings indicate the company's financial profile can shift quickly with commodity cycles or operational hiccups. Such structural volatility raises the probability of reversals and means current strength may be less durable without conservative policy.
Commodity And Production ExposureRevenue and margins remain highly sensitive to metal prices, ore grades, recoveries and uptime. This structural exposure means multi-month performance hinges on operational continuity and commodity markets, creating persistent earnings risk that is hard to hedge fully.
Metals Exploration News
MTL FAQ
What was Metals Exploration PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Metals Exploration PLC lowest share price was 10.30 p and its highest was 19.20 p in the past 12 months.
What is Metals Exploration PLC’s market cap?
Metals Exploration PLC’s market cap is £368.79M.
When is Metals Exploration PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Metals Exploration PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 29, 2026 which is in 90 days.
How were Metals Exploration PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Metals Exploration PLC released its earnings results on Jan 28, 2026. The company reported 0.003 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.003 p.
Is Metals Exploration PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Metals Exploration PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Metals Exploration PLC pay dividends?
Metals Exploration PLC does not currently pay dividends.
What is Metals Exploration PLC’s EPS estimate?
Metals Exploration PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Metals Exploration PLC have?
Metals Exploration PLC has 2,986,169,700 shares outstanding.
What happened to Metals Exploration PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Metals Exploration PLC reported an EPS of 0.003 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.714%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Metals Exploration PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:MTL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Metals Exploration Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
87.82%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
12.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
72.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Metals Exploration PLC
Metals Exploration plc is a company focused on the discovery, acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral deposits throughout the Western Pacific Rim. Its primary endeavors involve uncovering reserves of both precious and base metals. Notably, the firm holds complete ownership of the Runruno gold-molybdenum project, which is situated in the northern part of the Philippines. Established in 2004, the company's operational base is in London, United Kingdom.
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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