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Arafura Resources (ARU) Price & Analysis

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ARU Stock Chart & Stats

AU$0.20

<AU$0.01(<0.01%)

At close: Jul 27 4:00 PM EDT

AU$0.20

<AU$0.01(<0.01%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week RangeAU$0.17 - AU$0.62

Previous CloseN/A

Volume13.06M

Average Volume (3M)34.30M

Market Cap

AU$1.09B

Enterprise ValueAU$305.43

Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$571.35M

Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$96.21K

Price to Earnings (P/E)―

Beta1.01

Next Earnings

Aug 19, 2026

EPS Estimate

>-0.01

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend YieldN/A

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)>-0.01

Shares Outstanding6,070,602,000

10 Day Avg. Volume56,207,430

30 Day Avg. Volume34,302,320

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio0.27

Price to Book (P/B)2.86

Price to Sales (P/S)0.00

P/FCF Ratio-11.24

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)N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Substantial Funding ProgressSecuring roughly 90% of the USD1.6b funding package materially reduces financing risk ahead of FID. Large cornerstone commitments signal investor validation, improving the probability the project reaches construction and enabling multi‑year capital planning and long‑lead procurement.

Strengthened Cash PositionA substantial cash balance provides an extended runway to fund owners‑team buildout, procurement and pre‑construction activities without immediate reliance on dilutive capital. This reduces near‑term refinancing pressure and supports delivery readiness ahead of revenue generation.

Government & Strategic SupportState and strategic investor backing provides non‑market financing pathways, political validation and potential co‑investment advantages. Such support can lower financing costs, improve lender confidence for project debt and strengthen long‑term supply chain and offtake credibility.

Bears Say

Pre‑revenue And Persistent Cash BurnThe company remains a pre‑revenue developer, generating no operating cash and recording losses across multiple years. This structural lack of internal cash generation makes the company dependent on external funding for project delivery and exposes long‑term viability to funding availability and execution timelines.

Remaining Funding & FID Timing RiskAlthough the funding gap is under 10% of total, the unresolved equity and deliberate negotiations for improved terms are on the critical path to FID. Any delay or inability to close this tranche risks pushing construction, increasing capex and diluting economics through time and cost escalation.

Concentrated Supply & Pricing ExposureHeavy global concentration of rare earth supply and potential export controls create persistent market and pricing risk for an ex‑China producer. This structural exposure can compress long‑term margins, complicate offtake negotiations and increase the sensitivity of project returns to geopolitical shifts.

Arafura Resources News

Arafura Rare Earths Seeks ASX Quotation for New Employee-Issued Shares

Arafura Resources ( ($AU:ARU) ) has issued an announcement. Arafura Rare Earths Ltd has applied for quotation on...

3d ago

Arafura Showcases Nolans Project Progress at Diggers and Dealers Forum

Arafura Resources ( ($AU:ARU) ) has provided an announcement. Arafura Rare Earths has released the presentation delivered by...

3d ago

Arafura Secures Funding and Offtakes as Nolans Rare Earths Project Enters Construction Phase

The latest announcement is out from Arafura Resources ( ($AU:ARU) ). Arafura Rare Earths reported a transformative June...

7d ago

Arafura Rare Earths Seeks ASX Quotation for 44.4 Million New Shares

Arafura Resources ( ($AU:ARU) ) just unveiled an announcement. Arafura Rare Earths Ltd has applied for quotation on...

25d ago

Arafura Rare Earths Raises $361.5 Million via Placement and Share Purchase Plan

The latest update is out from Arafura Resources ( ($AU:ARU) ). Arafura Rare Earths Limited has reported the...

25d ago

Arafura Rare Earths Expands Capital Base with Second Tranche Share Placement

Arafura Resources ( ($AU:ARU) ) has shared an announcement. Arafura Rare Earths Limited has issued 671,027,560 new fully...

29d ago

Arafura Rare Earths Seeks ASX Quotation for Over 671 Million New Shares

The latest announcement is out from Arafura Resources ( ($AU:ARU) ). Arafura Rare Earths Ltd has lodged an...

29d ago

Arafura Rare Earths Completes Second Tranche of A$350m Placement

Arafura Resources ( ($AU:ARU) ) just unveiled an update. Arafura Rare Earths Limited has completed Tranche 2 of...

29d ago

Arafura Rare Earths Cancels Over 800,000 Lapsed Performance Rights

Arafura Resources ( ($AU:ARU) ) has shared an update. Arafura Rare Earths Ltd has notified the market of...

1M ago

Arafura Rare Earths Issues New Performance Rights Under Employee Scheme

Arafura Resources ( ($AU:ARU) ) has issued an update. Arafura Rare Earths Ltd is an Australian rare earths...

1M ago

ARU FAQ

What was Arafura Resources Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?

Arafura Resources Limited lowest share price was AU$0.17 and its highest was AU$0.62 in the past 12 months.

What is Arafura Resources Limited’s market cap?

Arafura Resources Limited’s market cap is AU$1.09B.

When is Arafura Resources Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?

Arafura Resources Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 19, 2026 which is in 13 days.

How were Arafura Resources Limited’s earnings last quarter?

Arafura Resources Limited released its earnings results on Feb 18, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.004 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -AU$0.008 by AU$0.004.

Is Arafura Resources Limited overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Arafura Resources Limited’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Arafura Resources Limited pay dividends?

Arafura Resources Limited does not currently pay dividends.

What is Arafura Resources Limited’s EPS estimate?

Arafura Resources Limited’s EPS estimate is >-0.01.

How many shares outstanding does Arafura Resources Limited have?

Arafura Resources Limited has 6,070,602,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to Arafura Resources Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Arafura Resources Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.004 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -AU$0.008. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.128%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Arafura Resources Limited?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:ARU

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Arafura Resources Stock Smart Score

Outperform

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Trailing 12-Months

Asset Growth

338.28%

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Company Description

Arafura Resources Limited

Headquartered in Perth, Australia, Arafura Rare Earths Limited is engaged in the exploration and development of mineral properties across the Australian continent. The company's core business centers on the output of rare earth products, particularly neodymium-praseodymium and mixed middle-heavy rare earth oxides. Its principal asset is the Nolans project, a significant rare earths-phosphate-uranium-thorium deposit located in Australia's Northern Territory, which provides its key neodymium and praseodymium offerings. In addition to its primary operations, the firm also handles mining activities, associated infrastructure development, and comprehensive social and environmental feasibility studies. Founded in 1997, the company changed its name from Arafura Resources Limited to Arafura Rare Earths Limited in October 2022.