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CEL Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.12
>-AU$0.01(-4.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$0.12
>-AU$0.01(-4.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$1.95 - AU$4.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.75M
Average Volume (3M)4.97M
Market Cap
AU$435.35M
Enterprise ValueAU$360.52
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$36.19M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$21.60M
Price to Earnings (P/E)41.2
Beta2.39
Next Earnings
Sep 11, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.06
Shares Outstanding170,060,440
10 Day Avg. Volume3,881,877
30 Day Avg. Volume4,965,960
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)0.62
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$124.13M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Funded Project AdvancementThe completed A$85 million raise provides funding visibility for drilling, feasibility work and development activities. This reduces near-term financing uncertainty and allows CEL to advance its key assets while its strengthened leadership team executes the next project phase.
Hualilan Development PotentialHualilan has a defined long-life development concept with substantial projected production and a standalone heap-leach pathway. The resource base, ongoing engineering and planned drilling could support further conversion, mine planning and project de-risking.
Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage and a growing equity base give CEL greater financial flexibility than a highly debt-funded developer. Manageable debt can reduce solvency pressure while the company invests in exploration and development, although returns remain variable.
Bears Say
Pre-Revenue Operating ModelCEL remains an exploration and development-stage business without demonstrated operating revenue. Persistent operating losses mean future value depends on successful discoveries, project financing and eventual production, making earnings quality less predictable than an established producer.
Persistent Cash BurnThe company is not currently self-funding its operations or investment program. Continued negative operating and free cash flow creates ongoing dependence on equity, debt or strategic funding, potentially limiting flexibility if project timelines lengthen or costs rise.
Capital Intensity And DilutionAdvancing multiple mining projects requires substantial ongoing spending before production generates dependable cash inflows. Reliance on equity issues to fund operations and development can increase the share base and dilute existing holders over time.
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$1.95 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$435.35M.
When is Challenger Exploration Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Challenger Exploration Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 11, 2026 which is in 17 days.
How were Challenger Exploration Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Challenger Exploration Limited released its earnings results on Mar 31, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.012 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
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 170,060,440 shares outstanding.
What happened to Challenger Exploration Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Challenger Exploration Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.012 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.37%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Challenger Exploration Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:CEL
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Challenger Exploration Limited Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:CEL Sentiment 85%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$11.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
139.58%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Asset Growth
21.11%
Trailing 12-Months
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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