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ARU Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.21
<AU$0.01(<0.01%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$0.21
<AU$0.01(<0.01%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.17 - AU$0.62
Previous CloseN/A
Volume13.06M
Average Volume (3M)31.03M
Market Cap
AU$1.12B
Enterprise ValueAU$590.11
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$723.24M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.33M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.08
Next Earnings
Feb 24, 2027Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)>-0.01
Shares Outstanding6,072,493,000
10 Day Avg. Volume23,856,691
30 Day Avg. Volume31,028,836
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.71
Price to Book (P/B)1.13
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-42.54
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$0.40Price Target Upside90.48% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)>-0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Funding And Liquidity StrengthenedFunding progress and a substantially larger cash balance improve the project’s ability to advance toward construction and reduce near-term liquidity pressure. The remaining capital need is smaller relative to the overall package, while completion facilities provide additional support during development.
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage gives Arafura greater financial flexibility as it progresses through a capital-intensive development phase. The expanded equity base strengthens capitalization and reduces solvency pressure, although future funding decisions will still influence shareholder dilution and project economics.
Strategic Execution And Government SupportGovernment-linked funding interest and the appointment of an experienced engineering and execution partner provide external validation for Nolans and improve implementation capability. Established procurement processes and expanding project teams also support a more structured transition from development toward construction.
Bears Say
Pre-revenue And Loss-makingArafura has not yet established operating revenue, so its investment case remains dependent on successfully completing and commissioning Nolans. Persistent losses, including a larger recent loss, show that the company currently lacks earnings support and must fund development before cash-generating operations begin.
Persistent Negative Cash FlowNegative operating and free cash flow mean the company continues to consume capital before revenue production starts. Although burn improved from 2024, ongoing project spending and a monthly burn above AUD 2m can increase dependence on additional financing until Nolans becomes operational.
Funding Gap And FID Timing RiskThe project is not fully financed, and final funding depends on negotiations and third parties. Delayed FID would extend the pre-revenue period, postpone construction and revenue generation, and potentially require further capital or revised commercial terms before development can proceed.
Arafura Resources News
ARU FAQ
What was Arafura Resources Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Arafura Resources Limited lowest share price was AU$0.17 and its highest was AU$0.62 in the past 12 months.
What is Arafura Resources Limited’s market cap?
Arafura Resources Limited’s market cap is AU$1.12B.
When is Arafura Resources Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Arafura Resources Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 24, 2027 which is in 171 days.
How were Arafura Resources Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Arafura Resources Limited released its earnings results on Aug 31, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.006 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -AU$0.002 by -AU$0.004.
Is Arafura Resources Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Arafura Resources Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Arafura Resources Limited pay dividends?
Arafura Resources Limited does not currently pay dividends.
What is Arafura Resources Limited’s EPS estimate?
Arafura Resources Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.
How many shares outstanding does Arafura Resources Limited have?
Arafura Resources Limited has 6,072,493,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Arafura Resources Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Arafura Resources Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.006 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -AU$0.002. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Arafura Resources Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:ARU
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
Arafura Resources Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$0.40 (90.48% Upside)
AU$0.40 (90.48% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:ARU Sentiment 98%
Sector Average 61%
Sector Average 61%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$60.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
5.46%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
488.54%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Arafura Resources Limited
Headquartered in Perth, Australia, Arafura Rare Earths Limited is engaged in the exploration and development of mineral properties across the Australian continent. The company's core business centers on the output of rare earth products, particularly neodymium-praseodymium and mixed middle-heavy rare earth oxides. Its principal asset is the Nolans project, a significant rare earths-phosphate-uranium-thorium deposit located in Australia's Northern Territory, which provides its key neodymium and praseodymium offerings. In addition to its primary operations, the firm also handles mining activities, associated infrastructure development, and comprehensive social and environmental feasibility studies. Founded in 1997, the company changed its name from Arafura Resources Limited to Arafura Rare Earths Limited in October 2022.
ARU Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed meaningful progress across funding, cash position, government engagement and execution readiness alongside strong NdPr price momentum and strategic investor support. However, there remain material near-term execution items (approximately USD 134m of equity to close), timing uncertainty for FID, shareholder concerns on dilution/valutation, and geopolitical/market risks that management is actively managing. On balance, the positives (large cash raise, 90% funding locked, improving commodity pricing, engineering appointments and government backing) outweigh the remaining issues, with the company emphasizing cautious negotiation to maximize long-term value.View all AU:ARU earnings summariesARU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$0.40
▲(90.48% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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