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Azimut Exploration

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Neutral 48 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:48Neutral
Price Target:
C$1.00
▲(11.11% Upside)
Overall score is weighed down primarily by weak profitability and ongoing negative free cash flow, partially offset by a conservatively financed balance sheet. Technicals are supportive of an uptrend but appear overbought, and valuation signals remain challenged due to losses and no stated dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Conservative Balance Sheet
Very low leverage and substantial equity growth provide a durable capital cushion for a loss-making explorer. This lowers bankruptcy and refinancing risk, gives runway to advance targets or wait for JV partners, and preserves strategic optionality during cyclical downturns.
Asset Monetization Business Model
A business model focused on option agreements and JVs transfers capital intensity to partners and lets Azimut retain upside via minority stakes or earn-outs. Structurally this reduces capex needs, limits standalone development risk, and aligns returns with discovery success.
Strong Project-Level Margins
High gross margins indicate attractive project economics at the exploration/near-development stage and imply potential for attractive transaction economics when assets are optioned or sold. That supports long-term upside even if operating costs remain elevated today.
Negative Factors
Persistent Negative Free Cash Flow
Chronic negative FCF forces repeated external funding, increasing refinancing and execution risk. Over 2-6 months this limits ability to scale programs without partners, risks project delays, and raises the probability of dilutive equity raises that erode shareholder value.
Consistent Operating Losses
Large and volatile operating losses undermine return generation and make it difficult to convert discovery optionality into sustainable profitability. This depresses returns on equity and complicates long-term planning absent reliable JV or transaction outcomes.
Small, Volatile Revenue & Dilution Risk
Low and inconsistent revenue means Azimut cannot self-fund exploration reliably. Dependence on equity raises is structural for many explorers; recurring dilution reduces per-share economics, and heightens governance and execution risk over multiple financing cycles.

Azimut Exploration (AZM) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)

Azimut Exploration Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionAzimut Exploration Inc. engages in the acquisition, exploration, and evaluation of mineral properties in Canada. The company explores for copper, gold, zinc, silver, cobalt, tungsten, rare earth elements, uranium, chromium, nickel, and platinum group elements. It holds interest in the Elmer property located in the James Bay region. The company was incorporated in 1986 and is based in Longueuil, Canada.
How the Company Makes MoneyAzimut Exploration makes money through the discovery and development of mineral resources, primarily gold, which it then sells or partners with larger mining companies to develop. The company's revenue model is heavily reliant on forming strategic alliances and joint ventures with major mining companies who provide funding for exploration in exchange for earning an interest in the properties. This helps Azimut reduce financial risk while benefiting from the potential upside of successful mineral discoveries. Additionally, Azimut may earn income through option agreements, royalties, and the sale of mineral claims. The company's proprietary data processing and targeting methodologies also contribute to its competitive advantage and attract potential partners.

Azimut Exploration Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Strong, low-leverage balance sheet (very low debt-to-equity and substantial equity growth) is a key positive, but operating performance is weak: small/volatile revenue, persistent operating losses, and consistently negative free cash flow (worsening in the latest year) create ongoing funding and execution risk.
Income Statement
28
Negative
Revenue is small and volatile, with the latest year (2025 annual) down ~5% versus 2024 after prior uneven growth. While gross margins remain high (~72% in 2025 annual), the company is consistently loss-making at the operating line, with deeply negative operating profitability in 2025 annual (net margin about -683%) following only a marginally positive 2024 annual net result. Overall, profitability trajectory is weak and earnings quality appears unstable year to year.
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
The balance sheet looks conservatively financed: debt is very low relative to equity (debt-to-equity near zero across periods, ~0.6% in 2025 annual). Equity has grown substantially over time (roughly $14.5M in 2020 annual to ~$56.5M in 2025 annual), supporting asset growth and providing a cushion against operating losses. The main weakness is that returns on equity are inconsistent and recently negative (2025 annual), reflecting limited profitability despite the strong capital base.
Cash Flow
34
Negative
Cash generation is mixed: operating cash flow turned positive in 2025 annual (~$2.1M) after negative operating cash flow in 2024 and 2023, indicating improved near-term cash inflow. However, free cash flow is materially negative every year shown and worsened in 2025 annual (about -$7.7M), implying ongoing cash burn driven by spending beyond operating inflows. This creates financing risk over time despite the occasional improvement in operating cash flow.
BreakdownTTMDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue363.20K363.20K443.58K139.56K107.44K314.59K
Gross Profit262.33K262.33K307.77K60.05K45.45K254.23K
EBITDA-3.29M-3.29M-886.00K-1.74M-1.70M-1.49M
Net Income-2.48M-2.48M42.59K-1.83M1.62M-551.00K
Balance Sheet
Total Assets65.89M65.89M57.66M46.67M54.21M51.86M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments13.64M13.64M11.77M3.32M15.94M27.64M
Total Debt320.33K320.33K50.67K105.16K73.44K118.66K
Total Liabilities9.38M9.38M7.90M3.14M7.03M7.53M
Stockholders Equity56.51M56.51M49.76M43.53M47.18M44.33M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-7.82M-7.73M-11.48M-17.58M-15.02M-13.38M
Operating Cash Flow2.05M2.05M-512.30K-735.88K1.77M-846.53K
Investing Cash Flow-8.68M-8.68M1.08M-10.14M-15.53M-9.97M
Financing Cash Flow8.51M8.51M7.88M158.74K158.20K32.63M

Azimut Exploration Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price0.90
Price Trends
50DMA
0.80
Positive
100DMA
0.79
Positive
200DMA
0.69
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
0.06
Negative
RSI
62.46
Neutral
STOCH
70.03
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:AZM, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 0.9 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.87, above the 50-day MA of 0.80, and above the 200-day MA of 0.69, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.06 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 62.46 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 70.03 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for TSE:AZM.

Azimut Exploration 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%
53
Neutral
C$110.16M-5.66-102.50%44.16%
48
Neutral
C$98.62M-50.26-4.67%-5360.00%
48
Neutral
C$138.39M-10.29-34.52%36.48%
47
Neutral
C$115.48M-10.00-20.41%-2.52%
* Basic Materials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
TSE:AZM
Azimut Exploration
0.97
0.34
53.97%
TSE:LEO
Lion Copper and Gold
0.25
0.16
206.25%
TSE:RCK
Rock Tech Lithium
1.15
0.04
3.60%
TSE:NWST
Northwest Copper
0.36
0.16
86.84%
TSE:ETL
E3 Lithium
1.30
0.40
44.44%
TSE:AMC
Arizona Metals
0.78
-0.69
-46.94%

Azimut Exploration Corporate Events

Business Operations and Strategy
Azimut Launches 10,000-metre Drill Program to Grow Patwon Gold Deposit at Elmer
Positive
Jan 22, 2026

Azimut Exploration plans a 10,000-metre diamond drill program on its wholly owned Elmer Property in Québec’s James Bay region to expand the Patwon gold deposit and test nearby high-priority targets identified through an internal scoping study and reinterpretation of previous drilling. Building on a 2023 NI 43-101 resource estimate that outlined significant indicated and inferred ounces under varying gold-price assumptions, the company sees strong potential to grow resources along strike and at relatively shallow depths, and, contingent on positive drilling results, intends to update its mineral resource estimate and launch a preliminary economic assessment supported by advanced metallurgical, geotechnical, infrastructure and environmental studies, underscoring its ambition to advance Patwon toward development in a favourable gold-price environment.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:AZM) stock is a Hold with a C$0.90 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Azimut Exploration stock, see the TSE:AZM Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and Strategy
Azimut Steps Up Drilling and Market Work at Major Antimony-Gold Discovery in James Bay
Positive
Jan 21, 2026

Azimut Exploration has launched a new minimum 5,000-metre diamond drilling program on the Fortin antimony-gold zone at its wholly owned Wabamisk Property in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Québec, where it has already outlined a 1.8-kilometre-long mineralized body open in all directions and is also delineating a nearby gold target and the Rosa gold zone 15 kilometres to the west. The company is accelerating project advancement through deeper drilling to test for gold enrichment, commissioning metallurgical testing and a market study for Fortin’s antimony products, and reassessing the property’s broader gold potential along a 15-kilometre underexplored corridor, following strong drilling results in which 83% of recent holes intersected significant antimony mineralization, many with meaningful gold grades, underscoring the zone’s potential to become one of Canada’s largest antimony-bearing systems.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:AZM) stock is a Hold with a C$0.90 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Azimut Exploration stock, see the TSE:AZM Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Azimut Exploration Awards 1.1 Million Stock Options in Year-End Compensation Review
Positive
Dec 30, 2025

Azimut Exploration has granted 1,115,000 stock options as part of its year-end compensation review, with the bulk of the options (1,020,000) going to directors and officers and the remainder to employees and consultants. The options are exercisable at $0.79 per share over a 10-year period, aligning management, staff and external partners with the company’s long-term exploration strategy across its key gold, copper, nickel and lithium projects in Quebec and reinforcing incentive structures as it advances multiple drilling and evaluation programs.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:AZM) stock is a Hold with a C$0.80 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Azimut Exploration stock, see the TSE:AZM Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Azimut Sells Galinée Stake to LiFT Power to Refocus on Flagship Quebec Projects
Positive
Dec 24, 2025

Azimut Exploration has agreed to sell its 50% interest in the Galinée lithium property in Quebec’s James Bay region to LiFT Power in exchange for 2 million LiFT shares, a 1.4% net smelter return royalty and a deferred payment of $1.5 million in cash or shares, valuing the consideration at roughly $10.3 million based on recent market prices. The deal, which remains subject to customary closing conditions and TSX Venture Exchange approval, aligns with Azimut’s strategy to concentrate capital and management attention on its flagship Wabamisk and Elmer projects while retaining upside exposure to the emerging Galinée-Adina lithium hub through both equity and royalty interests, reinforcing its balance sheet and strategic positioning in Quebec’s critical minerals sector.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:AZM) stock is a Hold with a C$0.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Azimut Exploration stock, see the TSE:AZM Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and Strategy
Azimut Sharpens High-Grade Lithium Discovery at Wabamisk East as Initial Drilling Confirms Pegmatite Continuity
Positive
Dec 23, 2025

Azimut Exploration has further defined an extensive, high-grade lithium pegmatite field on its 100%-owned Wabamisk East Property in Quebec’s James Bay region, confirming the area’s strong lithium potential. The 2025 field program identified at least 138 spodumene-bearing outcrops and returned 340 samples above 0.5% Li2O, averaging 1.94% Li2O, while initial diamond drilling across five holes confirmed down-dip extensions of mineralized outcrops at several prospects, with numerous drill-ready high-grade targets supporting a more substantial follow-up campaign in 2026 despite Rio Tinto’s decision to terminate its option agreement on the project. The company is simultaneously advancing nearby gold and antimony-gold zones on the adjacent Wabamisk Property, positioning itself as a key regional player in both lithium and precious metals exploration in the James Bay district.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:AZM) stock is a Hold with a C$0.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Azimut Exploration stock, see the TSE:AZM Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Azimut and SOQUEM Restructure Joint Venture with LiFT Power in Quebec Lithium District
Neutral
Dec 15, 2025

Azimut Exploration Inc. and SOQUEM Inc. have signed a non-binding letter of intent to restructure their joint venture on the Galinée Property by selling a 75% interest to LiFT Power Ltd. This move is part of LiFT’s strategy to consolidate the Galinée-Adina Lithium District in Quebec, enhancing its property package for lithium exploration. Azimut will become a significant shareholder in LiFT and retain a 1.4% NSR royalty, aligning with its goal to focus on flagship assets while maintaining exposure to lithium districts. The transaction, which includes share issuance and a deferred payment to Azimut, is subject to definitive agreements and regulatory approvals.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:AZM) stock is a Hold with a C$0.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Azimut Exploration stock, see the TSE:AZM Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and Strategy
Azimut Exploration Unveils Promising Gold Discoveries at Wabamisk Project
Positive
Nov 18, 2025

Azimut Exploration Inc. has completed its maiden diamond drilling program on the Rosa Zone of its Wabamisk Property in James Bay, Québec, with 26 holes drilled totaling 3,633 meters. The program revealed visible gold in 11 of the holes, suggesting a promising east-west trend of gold-bearing outcrops. The company plans to expand its drilling efforts early next year, pending assay results, which could significantly enhance its exploration operations and market positioning.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:AZM) stock is a Hold with a C$0.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Azimut Exploration stock, see the TSE:AZM Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Azimut Exploration Sells Pikwa Property to PMET Resources, Enhances Lithium Focus
Positive
Nov 12, 2025

Azimut Exploration Inc. and SOQUEM have signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement with PMET Resources for the Pikwa Property in Quebec’s James Bay region. This transaction allows Azimut to focus on its flagship assets while retaining exposure to the lithium district through equity ownership in PMET and retained royalties. The agreement involves PMET acquiring a 100% interest in the property by issuing shares to Azimut and SOQUEM, with resale restrictions on these shares. The Pikwa Property is strategically located within a promising lithium trend, enhancing its potential value. Additionally, Azimut has amended its stock option plan to increase the number of shares reserved for future issuance, pending TSX approval.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:AZM) stock is a Hold with a C$0.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Azimut Exploration stock, see the TSE:AZM Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and Strategy
Azimut Exploration Unveils High-Grade Gold Results at Wabamisk Project
Positive
Oct 28, 2025

Azimut Exploration Inc. has reported promising high-grade gold assay results from channel sampling at the Rosa Zone on its Wabamisk Property in James Bay, Québec. The discovery of visible gold in several drill holes and the correlation with gold-bearing outcrops over a significant strike extent has led the company to expand its drilling program. This development could enhance Azimut’s operational prospects and strengthen its position in the gold exploration sector, potentially benefiting stakeholders through increased resource estimates and exploration success.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:AZM) stock is a Hold with a C$0.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Azimut Exploration stock, see the TSE:AZM 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: Jan 24, 2026