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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$0.14 - AU$0.51
Previous CloseN/A
Volume13.06M
Average Volume (3M)32.01M
Market Cap
AU$911.05M
Enterprise ValueAU$590.11M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$723.24M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.33M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.00
Next Earnings
Feb 24, 2027EPS Estimate
>-0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)>-0.01
Shares Outstanding6,073,684,000
10 Day Avg. Volume28,744,611
30 Day Avg. Volume32,013,586
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
Integrated Rare-earth Supply ChainNolans’ integrated mine-to-separated-oxide design could differentiate Arafura from projects dependent on external processing. Producing outside China may improve strategic relevance for customers seeking diversified supply, while single-site processing can support operational coordination and product control.
Strong Capitalization And Low LeverageVery low leverage reduces solvency pressure and preserves financial flexibility during the long construction period. The substantially larger equity base provides a stronger capitalization platform for project development, although the benefit ultimately depends on converting that funding into productive operations.
Customer Commitments And Demand ExposureExpanded binding offtakes provide evidence of customer engagement before production and connect Nolans to magnet-material demand. Exposure to NdPr and heavy rare earths may support product placement, revenue visibility, and strategic relevance as customers seek alternatives to concentrated supply.
Bears Say
Pre-revenue Losses And Cash BurnArafura has not yet established operating revenue, while losses and negative free cash flow continue to consume resources. Until Nolans produces and sells material, financial performance remains dependent on funding and project progress rather than internally generated cash.
Long Construction And Production RampThe multi-year path from construction to nameplate production delays meaningful operating cash generation and leaves more time for schedule or cost pressures to emerge. The two-year commissioning and ramp-up period also means early output may remain below planned capacity.
Execution And Financing Milestones RemainNolans remains a complex project in a remote area, and financing is not fully complete until outstanding lender approvals and subscription settlements occur. Delays in closing or execution could defer construction progress, increase funding needs, or reduce the expected timing of production.
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$0.14 and its highest was AU$0.51 in the past 12 months.
What is Arafura Resources Limited’s market cap?
Arafura Resources Limited’s market cap is AU$911.05M.
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 125 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 >-0.01.
How many shares outstanding does Arafura Resources Limited have?
Arafura Resources Limited has 6,073,684,000 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
Underperform
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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 68%
Sector Average 68%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-68.07%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-5.34%
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 was strongly focused on progress toward construction, with Arafura highlighting its May 2026 FID, more than $930 million raised in equity, substantial cash, advanced project financing, government support, binding offtakes, a fully staffed project team, and construction expected to begin in September 2026. The company also emphasized the strategic value of its integrated ore-to-oxide project amid rising rare earth supply-chain concerns. Offsetting factors included China's continued dominance and export controls, remaining financing approvals, acknowledged construction execution risk, a lengthy ramp-up period, inflationary CapEx pressures, and share price underperformance. Overall, the highlights significantly outweighed the lowlights.View all AU:ARU earnings summariesARU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$0.40
▲(90.48% Upside)
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