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CEL Stock Chart & Stats
AU$2.43
>-AU$0.01(-4.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$2.43
>-AU$0.01(-4.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$1.55 - AU$4.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.75M
Average Volume (3M)187.13K
Market Cap
AU$268.66M
Enterprise ValueAU$297.58M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$20.03M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$21.13M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.17
Next Earnings
Apr 06, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.11
Shares Outstanding171,120,300
10 Day Avg. Volume114,556
30 Day Avg. Volume187,127
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.56
Price to Book (P/B)1.27
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-16.40
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)0.31
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$75.39M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage reduces financial strain while CEL advances its exploration portfolio, preserving flexibility to fund programs or pursue transactions. A modest debt burden also lowers refinancing exposure and provides greater resilience if exploration outcomes or capital markets become less supportive.
Meaningful Equity BaseA growing equity base gives CEL a stronger capitalization foundation for exploration and evaluation work. This can support continued development of mineral prospects and improve funding capacity, although the company still needs to convert its asset base into operating cash generation over time.
Exploration Portfolio OptionalityCEL’s exploration model offers several potential routes to realize value from discoveries, including partnerships, farm-outs, transactions or eventual development. That flexibility can create strategic optionality over the next several quarters, provided exploration work produces sufficiently attractive mineral prospects.
Bears Say
No Operating RevenueThe absence of operating revenue means CEL has not yet demonstrated a commercial business model that funds itself through sales. Continued exploration therefore depends on asset advancement and access to capital, making future earnings less predictable than those of an established producer.
Persistent Cash BurnSustained negative operating and free cash flow indicates that CEL is not self-funding its activities. Ongoing cash burn can require external financing or asset transactions, potentially limiting exploration pace and increasing dependence on funding conditions over the next several quarters.
Weak Earnings QualityReported net income does not appear to reflect recurring operating profitability because revenue remains zero while operating losses persist. This weakens confidence in earnings durability and makes future results more dependent on non-operating items, accounting effects or asset-related outcomes.
Challenger Exploration Limited News
CEL FAQ
What was Challenger Exploration Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Challenger Exploration Limited lowest share price was AU$1.54 and its highest was AU$4.10 in the past 12 months.
What is Challenger Exploration Limited’s market cap?
Challenger Exploration Limited’s market cap is AU$268.66M.
When is Challenger Exploration Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Challenger Exploration Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 06, 2027 which is in 177 days.
How were Challenger Exploration Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Challenger Exploration Limited released its earnings results on Sep 11, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.004 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Challenger Exploration Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Challenger Exploration Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Challenger Exploration Limited pay dividends?
Challenger Exploration Limited does not currently pay dividends.
What is Challenger Exploration Limited’s EPS estimate?
Challenger Exploration Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Challenger Exploration Limited have?
Challenger Exploration Limited has 171,120,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Challenger Exploration Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Challenger Exploration Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.004 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.976%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Challenger Exploration Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:CEL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Challenger Exploration Limited Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:CEL Sentiment 81%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$11.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-46.53%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-4.98%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
14.92%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Challenger Exploration Limited
Challenger Exploration Limited is dedicated to the prospecting and evaluation of gold, silver, and copper resources. Its most prominent undertaking is the Hualilan gold project, situated in San Juan, Argentina. This key initiative includes 15 mining concessions and an exploration license application, collectively spanning 26 square kilometers. The company, initially established in 2007, was known as Challenger Energy Limited until May 2019, when it adopted its current name. Its corporate headquarters are located in West Perth, Australia.
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