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NIC Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.88
-AU$0.06(-7.19%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$0.88
-AU$0.06(-7.19%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.66 - AU$1.13
Previous CloseN/A
Volume10.43M
Average Volume (3M)6.80M
Market Cap
AU$3.56B
Enterprise ValueAU$6.14K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$268.24M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.23B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.49
Next Earnings
Mar 01, 2027EPS Estimate
0.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.44%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)>-0.01
Shares Outstanding4,341,936,000
10 Day Avg. Volume9,065,884
30 Day Avg. Volume6,795,712
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$1.21Price Target Upside37.99% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.03
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$1.90B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
RKEF Earnings MomentumThe core RKEF business is showing substantial operating leverage, with sharply higher EBITDA and profit per tonne. This indicates that improved pricing and plant economics can materially strengthen cash earnings, while maintaining an important earnings base as newer projects ramp.
HPAL Capacity ExpansionProgress across ENC, CNE and TMI broadens Nickel Mines beyond its existing NPI base and creates a pathway to larger attributable production. Successful commissioning could diversify earnings toward higher-value HPAL products and support growth over several years.
Large Nickel Resource BaseThe Sampala resource provides a substantial long-duration foundation for future mine supply and downstream integration. Planned high throughput and the associated CNE interest could support production growth, improve strategic scale, and extend the company’s development runway.
Bears Say
Margin Compression And LossesPersistently lower margins and consecutive net losses show that higher operating and financing pressures are reducing the conversion of revenue into shareholder returns. Although operating profit remains positive, this deterioration weakens resilience and makes future earnings more dependent on improved pricing and cost control.
Leverage And Major Funding CommitmentsMeaningful leverage and scheduled project payments will absorb capital that could otherwise support flexibility or shareholder returns. Covenant headroom exists, but the obligations increase funding sensitivity if project cash generation is delayed or operating conditions weaken during the expansion phase.
Ramp-up And Permitting Execution RiskKey growth projects remain exposed to infrastructure and permitting dependencies that could postpone production and delay the expected return on invested capital. Any slippage at ENC or Sampala would defer attributable nickel growth while financing, construction, and operating commitments continue.
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$3.56B.
When is Nickel Mines Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nickel Mines Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 01, 2027 which is in 156 days.
How were Nickel Mines Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Nickel Mines Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 25, 2026. The company reported AU$0.017 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.031 by -AU$0.014.
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 5.44%. See more information on Nickel Mines Ltd. dividends here
What is Nickel Mines Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Nickel Mines Ltd.’s EPS estimate is 0.02.
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$0.017 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.031. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
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?
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
Nickel Mines Ltd. Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$1.21 (37.99% Upside)
AU$1.21 (37.99% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:NIC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
12.41%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.43%
Trailing 12-Months
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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$1.21
▲(37.99% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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