Challenger Exploration Limited (AU:CEL)

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CEL

Challenger Exploration Limited

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Challenger Exploration Limited (CEL) Price & Analysis

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CEL Stock Chart & Stats

AU$0.16

AU$0.00(0.00%)

At close: Jan 07 4:00 PM EST

AU$0.16

AU$0.00(0.00%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week RangeAU$0.07 - AU$0.21

Previous CloseN/A

Volume409.50K

Average Volume (3M)4.97M

Market Cap

AU$381.68M

Enterprise ValueAU$256.38M

Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$36.19M

Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$21.60M

Price to Earnings (P/E)60.8

Beta2.52

Next Earnings

Sep 11, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend YieldN/A

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)<0.01

Shares Outstanding2,632,273,400

10 Day Avg. Volume3,881,877

30 Day Avg. Volume4,965,960

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio-0.56

Price to Book (P/B)1.27

Price to Sales (P/S)0.00

P/FCF Ratio-16.40

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)0.15

Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$110.60M

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Conservative Balance Sheet / Low LeverageLow debt ratios and a conservative capital structure reduce refinancing and solvency risk for an early-stage explorer. This durable strength gives CEL runway to fund exploration programs, negotiate farm-outs or JV terms from a position of balance-sheet resilience, and limit short-term liquidity stress.

Asset-led Business Model ClarityA clear, transaction-focused model (discover -> de-risk -> monetize) is durable: value accrual depends on successful exploration and structured deals rather than recurring operations. This model supports partnering, conserves operating scope, and aligns incentives with capital providers and potential JV partners over the medium term.

Growing Equity Base And Recent Positive ROEA larger equity base strengthens capitalization and supports funding of exploration activity without excessive leverage. Recent positive ROE indicates past value creation (likely from asset revaluations or disposals), which can help attract partner capital and validate management execution despite volatility in returns.

Bears Say

Pre-revenue Operating ProfileAbsence of operating revenue means the business lacks self-sustaining cash generation from operations. Persistence of operating losses makes the company reliant on non-operating gains or external capital to report net income, reducing earnings quality and increasing dilution risk over the medium term.

Consistent Cash Burn / Negative FCFSustained negative operating and free cash flow indicates ongoing funding needs to support exploration and corporate costs. This structural cash burn forces reliance on capital markets, partner funding or asset sales, raising execution risk and potential dilution if market access tightens over the next several months.

Funding Reliance RiskGiven limited operating cash generation, CEL faces durable funding dependence to advance projects. Even with a conservative balance sheet, repeated capital raises or hurried asset sales could dilute shareholders or force unfavorable deal terms, constraining strategic optionality and pace of exploration program delivery.

Challenger Exploration Limited News

Challenger Gold Sets Investor Webinar to Showcase New Leadership and Hualilan Progress

Challenger Exploration Limited ( ($AU:CEL) ) has shared an update. Challenger Gold Limited has scheduled an investor webinar...

2d ago

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Challenger Gold Wins Strong Shareholder Backing at AGM

Challenger Exploration Limited ( ($AU:CEL) ) has issued an announcement. Challenger Gold Limited reported the results of its...

8d ago

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Challenger Gold Expands Share Capital Through Interest Shares and Placement Tranche

An announcement from Challenger Exploration Limited ( ($AU:CEL) ) is now available. Challenger Gold Limited has issued 681,818...

12d ago

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Challenger Gold Issues 96 Million Unquoted Options in Capital Structure Move

An announcement from Challenger Exploration Limited ( ($AU:CEL) ) is now available. Challenger Gold Limited has notified the...

12d ago

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Challenger Gold Seeks Quotation for 192.8 Million New Shares on ASX

The latest announcement is out from Challenger Exploration Limited ( ($AU:CEL) ). Challenger Gold Limited has applied to...

12d ago

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Challenger Gold Suspends Trading Pending Hualilan Pre-Feasibility Update

Challenger Exploration Limited ( ($AU:CEL) ) just unveiled an update. Challenger Gold Limited has requested and been granted...

25d ago

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Challenger Gold to Start Toll Processing as Hualilan PFS Nears Completion

Challenger Exploration Limited ( ($AU:CEL) ) just unveiled an announcement. Challenger Gold is set to begin toll processing...

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Challenger Gold Posts Heavy Quarterly Cash Outflows as Mine Development Accelerates

Challenger Exploration Limited ( ($AU:CEL) ) has shared an update. Challenger Gold Limited reported its quarterly cash flow...

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Challenger Gold Files Updated Corporate Governance Statement and Appendix 4G

The latest update is out from Challenger Exploration Limited ( ($AU:CEL) ). Challenger Gold Limited has lodged its...

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Challenger Gold Outlines 2025 Governance Compliance and Board Oversight Structure

An announcement from Challenger Exploration Limited ( ($AU:CEL) ) is now available. Challenger Gold Limited has released its...

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CEL FAQ

What was Challenger Exploration Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?

Challenger Exploration Limited lowest share price was AU$0.07 and its highest was AU$0.20 in the past 12 months.

What is Challenger Exploration Limited’s market cap?

Challenger Exploration Limited’s market cap is AU$381.68M.

When is Challenger Exploration Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?

Challenger Exploration Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 11, 2026 which is in 97 days.

How were Challenger Exploration Limited’s earnings last quarter?

Challenger Exploration Limited released its earnings results on Mar 31, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.001 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -AU$0.001.

Is Challenger Exploration Limited overvalued?

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

Does Challenger Exploration Limited pay dividends?

Challenger Exploration Limited does not currently pay dividends.

What is Challenger Exploration Limited’s EPS estimate?

Challenger Exploration Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Challenger Exploration Limited have?

Challenger Exploration Limited has 2,632,273,400 shares outstanding.

What happened to Challenger Exploration Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Challenger Exploration Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.001 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.407%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Challenger Exploration Limited?

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

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Challenger Exploration Limited Stock Smart Score

Neutral

Fundamentals

Return on Equity

2.48%

Trailing 12-Months

Asset Growth

21.11%

Trailing 12-Months

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Company Description

Challenger Exploration Limited

Challenger Exploration Limited engages in the exploration of gold, silver, and copper deposits. Its flagship project is the Hualilan gold project that comprise 15 mining leases and an exploration license application covering an area of 26 square kilometers located in San Juan, Argentina. The company was formerly known as Challenger Energy Limited and changed its name to Challenger Exploration Limited in May 2019. Challenger Exploration Limited was incorporated in 2007 and is based in West Perth, Australia.