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MTL Stock Chart & Stats
12.90 p
-0.30 p(-2.33%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
12.90 p
-0.30 p(-2.33%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range10.30 p - 19.20 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.61M
Average Volume (3M)5.20M
Market Cap
£489.67M
Enterprise Value416.45 p
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£41.19M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.0
Beta0.79
Next Earnings
Sep 29, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.01
Shares Outstanding3,060,466,000
10 Day Avg. Volume6,323,093
30 Day Avg. Volume5,201,041
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.08
Price to Book (P/B)2.23
Price to Sales (P/S)2.65
P/FCF Ratio18.95
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)<0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)£150.38M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue Growth And ProfitabilityStrong revenue expansion combined with healthy gross and net margins indicates effective production economics and growing operating scale. If sustained, this can support earnings resilience and provide internal funding for mine development.
Debt-Free Balance SheetThe move to zero debt materially reduces financing risk, interest burden, and refinancing exposure. A stronger equity base also gives Metals Exploration greater flexibility to sustain operations and fund future resource opportunities.
Robust Operating Cash FlowOperating cash flow that exceeds reported earnings supports the quality of current profits and demonstrates that the mining operation is generating cash internally. This improves resilience and reduces reliance on external funding.
Bears Say
Weak Free-Cash-Flow ConversionThe sharp free-cash-flow decline suggests that reinvestment needs or working-capital demands are absorbing a larger portion of operating cash. Persistently weak conversion could constrain debt-free growth, distributions, or expansion funding.
Earnings VolatilityUnusually strong prior-year earnings relative to surrounding periods indicate that underlying profitability may be less stable than headline growth suggests. This complicates forward planning and increases the risk that margins normalize during weaker operating conditions.
Commodity And Production ExposureThe business remains exposed to several operational and commodity variables outside management’s full control. Lower metal prices, weaker grades or recoveries, and rising site costs could reduce revenue and margins even when the balance sheet remains strong.
Metals Exploration News
MTL FAQ
What was Metals Exploration PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Metals Exploration PLC lowest share price was 10.30 p and its highest was 19.20 p in the past 12 months.
What is Metals Exploration PLC’s market cap?
Metals Exploration PLC’s market cap is £489.67M.
When is Metals Exploration PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Metals Exploration PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 29, 2026 which is in 31 days.
How were Metals Exploration PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Metals Exploration PLC released its earnings results on Jan 28, 2026. The company reported 0.003 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
Is Metals Exploration PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Metals Exploration PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Metals Exploration PLC pay dividends?
Metals Exploration PLC does not currently pay dividends.
What is Metals Exploration PLC’s EPS estimate?
Metals Exploration PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Metals Exploration PLC have?
Metals Exploration PLC has 3,060,466,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Metals Exploration PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Metals Exploration PLC reported an EPS of 0.003 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.714%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Metals Exploration PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:MTL
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
Metals Exploration Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £20.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
87.82%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
72.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Metals Exploration PLC
Metals Exploration plc is a company focused on the discovery, acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral deposits throughout the Western Pacific Rim. Its primary endeavors involve uncovering reserves of both precious and base metals. Notably, the firm holds complete ownership of the Runruno gold-molybdenum project, which is situated in the northern part of the Philippines. Established in 2004, the company's operational base is in London, United Kingdom.