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ARU Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.21
<AU$0.01(<0.01%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$0.21
<AU$0.01(<0.01%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.17 - AU$0.62
Previous CloseN/A
Volume13.06M
Average Volume (3M)29.60M
Market Cap
AU$1.15B
Enterprise ValueAU$590.11
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$723.24M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.33M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.04
Next Earnings
Feb 24, 2027EPS Estimate
>-0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)>-0.01
Shares Outstanding6,073,684,000
10 Day Avg. Volume42,342,164
30 Day Avg. Volume29,602,513
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.71
Price to Book (P/B)1.13
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-42.54
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$0.40Price Target Upside90.48% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)>-0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetExtremely low leverage materially reduces solvency pressure and gives Arafura greater financial flexibility during project development. The much larger equity base also strengthens capitalization, helping the company absorb construction demands and pursue Nolans without relying solely on debt.
Project Financing And Construction ReadinessReaching final investment decision, exceeding the required equity funding, and preparing to start construction represent meaningful progression from development toward execution. This reduces earlier project uncertainty and creates a clearer path to establishing the planned rare-earth production platform.
Integrated Model With Expanded OfftakesExpanded binding offtakes provide commercial support for future production and improve visibility into customer demand for NdPr and heavy rare earths. Combined with the planned integrated ore-to-oxide model, this supports a differentiated position in non-Chinese rare-earth supply.
Bears Say
Pre-revenue And Loss-making ProfileArafura has no operating revenue yet, so its financial profile remains dependent on completing and commissioning Nolans rather than on an established earnings base. Persistent losses limit internal funding capacity and leave profitability highly sensitive to project timing and delivery.
Persistent Negative Cash GenerationAlthough the rate of cash burn has improved, operating and free cash flow remain negative across the reported period. Continued development spending therefore consumes resources before revenue begins, while variable annual cash needs could require careful funding and liquidity management.
Long And Execution-sensitive Production RampNolans remains exposed to a lengthy construction, commissioning, and ramp-up period before reaching planned capacity. The remote, complex project also carries acknowledged execution risk, so delays, cost pressure, or operational challenges could postpone the transition to dependable revenue.
Arafura Resources News
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$1.15B.
When is Arafura Resources Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Arafura Resources Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 24, 2027 which is in 152 days.
How were Arafura Resources Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Arafura Resources Limited released its earnings results on Aug 31, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.006 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -AU$0.002 by -AU$0.004.
Is Arafura Resources Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Arafura Resources Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
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 6,073,684,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Arafura Resources Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Arafura Resources Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.006 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -AU$0.002. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Arafura Resources Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:ARU
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Arafura Resources Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$0.40 (90.48% Upside)
AU$0.40 (90.48% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:ARU Sentiment 98%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$60.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-0.78%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
488.54%
Trailing 12-Months
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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.
ARU Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was strongly focused on progress toward construction, with Arafura highlighting its May 2026 FID, more than $930 million raised in equity, substantial cash, advanced project financing, government support, binding offtakes, a fully staffed project team, and construction expected to begin in September 2026. The company also emphasized the strategic value of its integrated ore-to-oxide project amid rising rare earth supply-chain concerns. Offsetting factors included China's continued dominance and export controls, remaining financing approvals, acknowledged construction execution risk, a lengthy ramp-up period, inflationary CapEx pressures, and share price underperformance. Overall, the highlights significantly outweighed the lowlights.View all AU:ARU earnings summariesARU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$0.40
▲(90.48% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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