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Astron Limited
(Sydney:ATR)
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Rating:53Neutral
Price Target:
AU$0.56
▲(11.80% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:09/24/26
The score is held back primarily by weak operating profitability and consistently negative operating/free cash flow, despite a stronger balance sheet. Technicals suggest only a partial trend recovery, while the low P/E provides some valuation support.
Positive Factors
Low leverage
Very low leverage gives Astron greater financial flexibility than a heavily indebted company and reduces pressure from debt servicing. This supports resilience during operating weakness and leaves more capacity to protect the asset base or fund future improvements.
Negative Factors
Persistent operating losses
Consistently negative EBIT and EBITDA show that the core business has not yet demonstrated sustainable operating profitability. Without a durable improvement in margins, revenue growth may not translate into stronger internally generated funds, limiting reinvestment and long-term earnings visibility.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Low leverage
Very low leverage gives Astron greater financial flexibility than a heavily indebted company and reduces pressure from debt servicing. This supports resilience during operating weakness and leaves more capacity to protect the asset base or fund future improvements.
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Astron Limited (ATR) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)
Market Cap
AU$240.77M
Dividend Yield341.87%
Average Volume (3M)66.55K
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.5
Beta (1Y)0.78
Revenue Growth22.91%
EPS Growth-22.34%
CountryAU
Employees11
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryOther Precious Metals
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)N/A
Shares Outstanding429,946,380
10 Day Avg. Volume68,286
30 Day Avg. Volume66,553
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.24
Price to Book (P/B)1.63
Price to Sales (P/S)17.35
P/FCF Ratio-32.61
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Astron Limited Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Astron Corporation Limited engages in the exploration, evaluation, and development of mining projects in Australia, China, and internationally. It operates through China, and Others segments. The company’s flagship project is the Jackson Rare Eart...
Astron Limited Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
34
Negative
Balance Sheet
71
Positive
Cash Flow
23
Negative
| Breakdown | Jun 2026 | Jun 2025 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 13.48M | 10.97M | 12.22M | 14.46M | 19.00M |
| Gross Profit | 407.63K | 1.07M | -2.72M | 213.75K | 3.67M |
| EBITDA | -9.04M | -8.13M | -20.24M | -4.37M | -4.84M |
| Net Income | 15.68M | 19.11M | -24.87M | -7.73M | -9.04M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 154.83M | 134.19M | 125.00M | 132.84M | 130.41M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 17.60M | 14.10M | 2.93M | 7.26M | 2.50M |
| Total Debt | 8.95M | 8.83M | 20.18M | 22.11M | 18.84M |
| Total Liabilities | 11.22M | 12.22M | 44.84M | 42.89M | 45.46M |
| Stockholders Equity | 143.61M | 121.97M | 80.16M | 89.95M | 84.96M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -7.18M | -6.91M | -8.06M | -9.35M | -4.55M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -6.15M | -6.33M | -7.86M | -2.01M | 61.31K |
| Investing Cash Flow | 14.89M | -6.05M | -7.67M | -7.34M | -4.61M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 869.27K | 17.34M | 10.90M | 14.07M | 4.21M |
Astron Limited Technical Analysis
Neutral
0.50
Price Trends
0.52
Positive
0.55
Negative
0.60
Negative
Market Momentum
<0.01
Negative
54.23
Neutral
74.67
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AU:ATR, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 0.5 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.52, below the 50-day MA of 0.52, and below the 200-day MA of 0.60, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of <0.01 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 54.23 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 74.67 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for AU:ATR.
Astron Limited Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% | |
53 Neutral | AU$240.77M | 14.52 | 11.31% | 341.87% | 22.91% | -22.34% | |
48 Neutral | AU$17.17M | -5.98 | -14.55% | ― | ― | 15.48% | |
46 Neutral | AU$22.09M | -16.50 | -539.93% | ― | -100.00% | 36.84% | |
44 Neutral | AU$23.63M | -2.97 | -11.28% | ― | ― | 45.59% | |
42 Neutral | AU$8.26M | -0.88 | -180.17% | ― | ― | 42.90% |
* General Sector Average
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Astron Limited Corporate Events
Astron Files ASX Appendix 4G, Confirms Governance Compliance
Sep 22, 2026
Astron Limited has lodged its Appendix 4G with the ASX, confirming the location and currency of its corporate governance statement for the financial year ended 30 June 2026. The statement, approved by the board as at 23 September 2026, is publishe...
Astron sets AGM date and director nomination deadline as it advances Donald project
Sep 17, 2026
Astron Limited has scheduled its 2026 Annual General Meeting for 10 November 2026, and advised that shareholder nominations for board director positions must be lodged at the company’s registered office by 28 September 2026 with the required...
Astron Wins Export Approval for High-Value Rare Earths from Donald Project
Aug 31, 2026
Astron Limited has secured Commonwealth Government approval to export rare earth element concentrate from its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project in Victoria to the United States, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the operation. The con...
Astron Limited Posts Operating Cash Outflow but Boosts Liquidity Through Asset Sales
Jul 29, 2026
Astron Limited reported a net operating cash outflow of A$2.25 million for the June 2026 quarter, with receipts from customers of A$4.84 million outweighed by development, production, and administrative costs. Over the full year, operating activit...
Astron Advances Donald Rare Earth Financing as JV Partner Builds Minerals-to-Magnets Chain
Jul 29, 2026
Astron Limited reported progress on financing and development for its flagship Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project in Victoria during the June quarter. Discussions with Export Finance Australia and other government agencies on a senior deb...
Astron Showcases Donald Rare Earth Project at Noosa Mining Conference
Jul 21, 2026
Astron Limited is an Australian mineral sands company listed on the ASX with over 35 years of experience in mineral sands processing, downstream product development, and the marketing and sales of zirconium and titanium-related products. Its core ...
Astron appoints new director Marcelo Bastos with no initial shareholding
Jul 2, 2026
Astron Limited has announced the appointment of Marcelo Bastos as a director effective 1 July 2026, in line with its disclosure obligations to the ASX. The company reported that Bastos currently holds no relevant interests in Astron securities and...
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