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Nickelx Ltd
(Sydney:SMX)
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Rating:40Underperform
Price Target:
AU$0.02
▼(-25.00% Downside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:10/01/26
The score is driven primarily by weak fundamentals—pre-revenue operations, widening losses, and sustained cash burn—partly offset by low leverage on the balance sheet. Technicals further pressure the score given the clear downtrend (price below key moving averages) and negative MACD, while valuation provides little support due to negative earnings and no dividend yield data.
Positive Factors
Very Low Leverage
Near-zero debt limits interest expense and refinancing exposure, preserving financial flexibility while the company advances its mineral projects. This gives NickelX a stronger balance-sheet position than a similarly loss-making explorer carrying material borrowings.
Negative Factors
No Operating Revenue
The absence of operating revenue means NickelX currently lacks internally generated sales to fund exploration, corporate costs, or future development. Until projects reach production or another monetization stage, financial performance remains dependent on capital availability and project advancement.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Very Low Leverage
Near-zero debt limits interest expense and refinancing exposure, preserving financial flexibility while the company advances its mineral projects. This gives NickelX a stronger balance-sheet position than a similarly loss-making explorer carrying material borrowings.
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Nickelx Ltd (SMX) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)
Market Cap
AU$6.13M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)280.53K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)-0.49
Revenue GrowthN/A
EPS Growth48.84%
CountryAU
Employees4
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryOther Precious Metals
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.31
Shares Outstanding408,524,540
10 Day Avg. Volume204,441
30 Day Avg. Volume280,532
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.04
Price to Book (P/B)1.89
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-2.02
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
Nickelx Ltd Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Strata Minerals Ltd. is an exploration firm established in Perth, Australia, on February 7, 2019, by Oliver Pierre Kreuzer. The company's operations encompass identifying, evaluating, and developing various mineral deposits. Its core focus is on v...
Nickelx Ltd Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
12
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
18
Very Negative
| Breakdown | Jun 2026 | Jun 2025 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Gross Profit | 0.00 | 0.00 | -12.38K | -37.13K | -35.33K |
| EBITDA | -2.86M | -3.30M | -2.10M | -2.74M | -3.01M |
| Net Income | -2.77M | -3.30M | -2.11M | -2.78M | -3.05M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 3.32M | 2.97M | 2.83M | 5.34M | 4.72M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.72M | 2.03M | 840.93K | 3.06M | 2.85M |
| Total Debt | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 12.68K | 50.42K |
| Total Liabilities | 238.99K | 100.96K | 317.24K | 703.57K | 317.40K |
| Stockholders Equity | 3.08M | 2.87M | 2.51M | 4.64M | 4.40M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -2.89M | -2.13M | -2.19M | -1.94M | -3.10M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -2.55M | -2.13M | -1.89M | -1.79M | -3.10M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -338.12K | -64.18K | -296.70K | -150.00K | -1.50K |
| Financing Cash Flow | 2.59M | 3.38M | -29.77K | 2.14M | -19.24K |
Nickelx Ltd Technical Analysis
Positive
0.02
Price Trends
0.02
Positive
0.02
Positive
0.02
Negative
Market Momentum
<0.01
Negative
53.27
Neutral
300.00
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AU:SMX, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 0.02 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.02, above the 50-day MA of 0.02, and below the 200-day MA of 0.02, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of <0.01 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 53.27 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 300.00 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for AU:SMX.
Nickelx Ltd Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
56 Neutral | AU$29.06M | -5.62 | -238.43% | ― | 390.93% | 50.65% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% | |
45 Neutral | AU$7.49M | -6.22 | -24.77% | ― | ― | 64.98% | |
44 Neutral | AU$3.48M | -0.58 | -45.74% | ― | ― | 83.09% | |
42 Neutral | AU$6.27M | -0.63 | -61.42% | ― | ― | -339.53% | |
42 Neutral | AU$5.59M | -1.05 | -32.59% | ― | ― | 62.46% | |
40 Underperform | AU$6.13M | -0.01 | -97.22% | ― | ― | 48.84% |
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0.02
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Nickelx Ltd Corporate Events
Strata Minerals advances Zelica pre-development and unveils maiden gold resource
Oct 23, 2026
Strata Minerals advanced pre-development and exploration activities at its Zelica Gold Project during the September 2026 quarter, progressing metallurgical, environmental and geological programs alongside partner BML Ventures. The company complete...
Strata Minerals Highlights Zelica Gold Resource and Capital-Light Path to Production
Oct 19, 2026
Strata Minerals Limited, an ASX-listed Australian explorer, is building a portfolio of gold projects in Western Australia, led by the Zelica, Penny South and Biranup Gold Projects. Through a tribute mining partnership at Zelica, the company is pur...
Strata Minerals Announces Maiden 42,000oz Resource at Zelica Gold Project
Oct 13, 2026
Strata Minerals Limited has reported a maiden JORC 2012-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate at its 100%-owned Zelica Gold Project in Western Australia, outlining 814,000 tonnes at 1.61 grams per tonne gold for 42,000 ounces at a 0.5 grams per tonn...
Strata Minerals Sets November Date for In-Person 2026 AGM
Oct 8, 2026
Strata Minerals Limited has scheduled its 2026 Annual General Meeting to be held in person in Perth on 25 November, with the full notice of meeting and explanatory materials made available online through its website and the ASX platform. In line w...
Strata Minerals to Release 1.21m Shares From Voluntary Escrow
Oct 2, 2026
Strata Minerals Limited has announced that 1,214,694 fully paid ordinary shares will be released from voluntary escrow on 9 October 2026, six months after their allotment. The release will not alter the company’s issued capital, but it modes...
Strata Minerals completes equity placement and advances Zelica Gold Project
Oct 2, 2026
Strata Minerals has raised about $150,000 through the placement of 8,571,429 new shares at $0.0175 each as part of its agreement with BML Ventures, while also issuing 15 million unquoted lead manager options exercisable at $0.03. Although the fina...
Strata Minerals Issues 15 Million Unquoted Options in Capital Structure Move
Oct 2, 2026
Strata Minerals Limited has notified the market of a new issue of unquoted equity securities in the form of options. The company will issue 15,000,000 options, each exercisable at $0.03 and expiring on October 2, 2029, as part of a previously anno...
Strata Minerals Seeks ASX Quotation for 8.6 Million New Shares
Oct 2, 2026
Strata Minerals Limited has applied for quotation on the ASX of 8,571,429 ordinary fully paid shares, designated under the code SMX. The new securities, issued on 2 October 2026, expand the company’s tradable share base, potentially enhancin...
Strata Minerals Sets November Date for 2026 AGM and Board Elections
Sep 30, 2026
Strata Minerals Limited has given advance notice that its 2026 Annual General Meeting is expected to be held on 25 November 2026 at 1:00 p.m. AWST in Perth, with full meeting details and resolutions to be published in a formal notice and explanato...
Strata Minerals Files 2026 ASX Governance Statement and Appendix 4G
Sep 25, 2026
Strata Minerals Limited has lodged its Appendix 4G with the ASX for the financial year ended 30 June 2026, confirming compliance with key corporate governance disclosure obligations. The filing notes that the company’s corporate governance s...
Strata Minerals Publishes 2026 Annual Report and Audited Financials
Sep 25, 2026
Strata Minerals Ltd has released its annual report for the year ended 30 June 2026, detailing the chairman’s letter, directors’ report and audited consolidated financial statements. The report provides shareholders with a comprehensive...
Strata Minerals to Lift Voluntary Escrow on 1.7 Million Shares
Aug 21, 2026
Strata Minerals Limited has announced that 1,743,119 fully paid ordinary shares will be released from voluntary escrow on 26 August 2026, six months after the original share allotments. The release will not alter the company’s total issued c...
Strata Minerals Steps Up Pre-Development Work at Zelica Gold Project
Aug 4, 2026
Strata Minerals is accelerating pre-development activity at its Zelica Gold Project in Western Australia, leveraging its partnership with BML Ventures to fund and execute multiple technical workstreams. The company is focused on systematic de-risk...
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