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CEL Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.16
AU$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$0.16
AU$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.08 - AU$0.21
Previous CloseN/A
Volume409.50K
Average Volume (3M)4.97M
Market Cap
AU$315.87M
Enterprise ValueAU$266.41M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$36.19M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$21.60M
Price to Earnings (P/E)43.1
Beta2.61
Next Earnings
Sep 11, 2026EPS 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$48.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet Health (low Leverage)Low leverage and a meaningful equity base provide durable financial flexibility. Debt-to-equity around 0.08–0.11 and rising equity reduce refinancing and solvency risk, supporting continued exploration spending and capital allocation over the next several months without immediate liquidity stress.
Improving Cash-flow TrendFree cash flow improved in 2025 versus 2024 and shows a positive growth rate despite remaining negative. This reduction in cash burn trajectory, if sustained, materially lowers near-term funding pressure and increases the probability the company narrows financing needs over the coming 2–6 months.
Episodes Of Positive ROEReturn on equity has been positive in recent periods, indicating the asset base can generate returns under favorable conditions. Although volatile, these positive ROE episodes suggest underlying asset quality and potential operational leverage as projects advance or commodity conditions improve.
Bears Say
Pre-revenue OperationsThe company is effectively pre-revenue with repeated operating losses, reflecting an asset-development profile rather than a proven operating business. This structural lack of revenue means long-term viability depends on exploration success or continued external funding, raising execution risk.
Persistent Negative Cash GenerationOperating and free cash flow have been negative across multiple years, implying ongoing cash burn and dependency on external financing. Persistent negative cash generation constrains strategic optionality, elevates dilution or refinancing risk, and pressures sustainability over the next several months.
Weak Earnings QualityHeadline net income is supported by non-operating items while core gross profit and EBIT remain losses. This weak earnings quality reduces confidence that reported profits are repeatable, complicates forecasting, and weakens the reliability of earnings as an indicator of durable business performance.
Challenger Exploration Limited News
CEL FAQ
What was Challenger Exploration Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Challenger Exploration Limited lowest share price was AU$0.08 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$315.87M.
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 51 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.
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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Challenger Exploration Limited Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
139.58%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
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Asset Growth
21.11%
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Company Description
Challenger Exploration Limited
Challenger Exploration Limited is dedicated to the prospecting and evaluation of gold, silver, and copper resources. Its most prominent undertaking is the Hualilan gold project, situated in San Juan, Argentina. This key initiative includes 15 mining concessions and an exploration license application, collectively spanning 26 square kilometers. The company, initially established in 2007, was known as Challenger Energy Limited until May 2019, when it adopted its current name. Its corporate headquarters are located in West Perth, Australia.
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