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MTL Stock Chart & Stats
16.45 p
-0.30 p(-2.33%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
16.45 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)3.98M
Market Cap
£488.72M
Enterprise Value385.00M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£9.05M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.5
Beta0.95
Next Earnings
May 19, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.01
Shares Outstanding3,073,724,000
10 Day Avg. Volume4,062,170
30 Day Avg. Volume3,977,975
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)£155.11M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue GrowthStrong multi-year revenue expansion indicates growing production or realized sales capacity and supports a larger operating base. If maintained, this growth can improve fixed-cost absorption, strengthen reinvestment capacity, and provide a durable foundation for earnings over the next several quarters.
ProfitabilitySolid gross and net margins show that the company is converting metal sales into meaningful operating and bottom-line profit. Continued margin discipline would support internal funding for mine operations and development while providing resilience against ordinary changes in costs and realized prices.
Deleveraged Balance SheetA zero-debt balance sheet materially reduces interest obligations and refinancing exposure, giving management greater flexibility to fund operations and development internally. Growing equity and assets further support financial resilience, allowing the company to absorb operational variability without relying heavily on lenders.
Bears Say
Weak Free-Cash-Flow ConversionThe sharp decline in free cash flow means reported earnings are translating less effectively into cash available for debt reduction, distributions, or discretionary growth investment. Higher reinvestment or working-capital needs could therefore constrain capital allocation flexibility over coming quarters.
Earnings VolatilityUnusually strong 2023 margins and earnings relative to other periods make the company’s normalized profitability harder to establish. This volatility reduces confidence that current margins will persist and increases the risk that future results fluctuate materially even if revenue remains healthy.
Recent Historical Balance-Sheet FragilityAlthough the balance sheet is now substantially stronger, the recent history of negative equity and very high leverage demonstrates that financial resilience has not always been durable. A setback in operations or investment returns could therefore test the improved capital structure more than at a consistently conservative operator.
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 £488.72M.
When is Metals Exploration PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Metals Exploration PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is May 19, 2027 which is in 200 days.
How were Metals Exploration PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Metals Exploration PLC released its earnings results on Sep 30, 2026. The company reported 0.005 p earnings per share for the quarter.
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 3,073,724,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Metals Exploration PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Metals Exploration PLC reported an EPS of 0.005 p in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.19%.
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
Neutral
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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
26.19%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
12.83%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
29.60%
Trailing 12-Months
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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.