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NIC Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.84
-AU$0.06(-7.19%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$0.84
-AU$0.06(-7.19%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.66 - AU$1.13
Previous CloseN/A
Volume10.43M
Average Volume (3M)8.20M
Market Cap
AU$3.54B
Enterprise ValueAU$5.52K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$357.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.20B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.69
Next Earnings
Aug 27, 2026EPS Estimate
0.03Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.01
Shares Outstanding4,341,936,000
10 Day Avg. Volume6,511,963
30 Day Avg. Volume8,196,956
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.63
Price to Book (P/B)1.18
Price to Sales (P/S)1.42
P/FCF Ratio27.27
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$1.27Price Target Upside51.36% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.04
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$1.89B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Integrated IMIP InfrastructureOwning production interests inside the IMIP gives Nickel Mines durable operational advantages: shared port, power and processing lower unit costs, improve uptime and logistics, and secure access to stainless-steel supply chains — supporting steadier volumes and long-term customer relationships.
Positive Free Cash FlowDespite headline net losses, the company generated positive operating and free cash flow in 2025, demonstrating underlying cash-generative production. Persistent FCF provides a durable buffer for capex, maintenance, and debt service, enabling operational continuity and strategic optionality.
Core Operating ProfitabilitySustained positive operating margin indicates the RKEF NPI operations can cover direct operating costs and contribute to fixed costs. This supports the long-term viability of the business model, making recovery possible if pricing or costs normalize and underpinning long-run cash generation.
Bears Say
Two Consecutive Years Of Net LossesTwo straight years of net losses reduce retained earnings and limit capital allocation. Even with operating profit, below-the-line charges or financing costs have pushed the company into loss, weakening return profiles and constraining reinvestment or balance-sheet repair over the medium term.
Sharp Margin CompressionRapidly shrinking gross margins materially reduce resilience to input cost or price volatility. Lower margin structure raises sensitivity to nickel and energy swings, squeezes free cash flow, and lengthens the recovery path, making sustained profit improvement harder without structural cost or pricing fixes.
Rising LeverageIncreasing debt-to-equity reduces financial flexibility and raises interest and covenant risk, especially with two years of net losses. Higher leverage limits ability to fund growth or weather prolonged weak pricing and could force more conservative capital allocation or higher refinancing costs over the medium term.
Nickel Mines Ltd. News
NIC FAQ
What was Nickel Mines Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nickel Mines Ltd. lowest share price was AU$0.66 and its highest was AU$1.13 in the past 12 months.
What is Nickel Mines Ltd.’s market cap?
Nickel Mines Ltd.’s market cap is AU$3.54B.
When is Nickel Mines Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nickel Mines Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 27, 2026 which is in 21 days.
How were Nickel Mines Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Nickel Mines Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 22, 2026. The company reported AU$0.023 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.003 by AU$0.02.
Is Nickel Mines Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Nickel Mines Ltd.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Nickel Mines Ltd. pay dividends?
Nickel Mines Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.015 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Nickel Mines Ltd. dividends here
What is Nickel Mines Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Nickel Mines Ltd.’s EPS estimate is 0.03.
How many shares outstanding does Nickel Mines Ltd. have?
Nickel Mines Ltd. has 4,341,936,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nickel Mines Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nickel Mines Ltd. reported an EPS of AU$0.023 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.003. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nickel Mines Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:NIC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Nickel Mines Ltd. Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$1.27 (51.36% Upside)
AU$1.27 (51.36% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:NIC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
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News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-18.87%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.62%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Nickel Mines Ltd.
Nickel Industries Limited, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, operates in Singapore and Indonesia, focusing on nickel ore extraction and nickel pig iron production. The company possesses an 80% ownership stake in the extensive 5,983-hectare Hengjaya Mine, located within Central Sulawesi's Morowali Regency. Its portfolio also includes an 80% interest in the Ranger Nickel project and a 70% share in the Angel Nickel project. Additionally, Nickel Industries holds an option to acquire a 70% interest in the Oracle Nickel project. Founded in 2007, the company was formerly known as Nickel Mines Limited until its name was officially changed in June 2022.
NIC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$1.27
▲(51.36% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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