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STM Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.34
>-AU$0.01(-16.67%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$0.34
>-AU$0.01(-16.67%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.16 - AU$0.78
Previous CloseN/A
Volume4.75M
Average Volume (3M)481.91K
Market Cap
AU$55.39M
Enterprise ValueAU$38.90M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$1.73M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta-0.32
Next Earnings
Mar 18, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.01
Shares Outstanding284,028,560
10 Day Avg. Volume563,314
30 Day Avg. Volume481,911
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.71
Price to Book (P/B)0.39
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-21.23
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$1.40Price Target Upside311.76% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)>-0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Leverage And Equity CushionMinimal debt and a sizeable, generally growing equity base give Sunstone financial resilience relative to a highly leveraged explorer. This cushion can support ongoing project work and reduce immediate solvency and interest-burden risks while management advances its portfolio.
Gold And Copper Exploration FocusA defined focus on gold and copper systems provides strategic concentration within large, established metals markets. Specialisation can help align geological expertise, exploration programs, and capital allocation around a coherent portfolio over the medium term.
Project Advancement OptionalityThe exploration workflow is designed to build geological knowledge and advance projects toward development or partnering. Successful resource definition could create several routes to future value, including project advancement or transactions with strategic partners.
Bears Say
No Commercial Revenue BaseThe absence of revenue means Sunstone has not yet established a commercial operating base capable of funding activities internally. This leaves future progress dependent on exploration success and continued access to external capital rather than recurring customer receipts.
Recurring Operating LossesPersistent net losses, including particularly large losses in 2024 and 2026, show that the current business model is not producing earnings. Continued losses can erode the equity cushion over time and constrain the company’s ability to fund exploration without dilution.
Negative Free Cash FlowNegative free cash flow in every reported year indicates ongoing funding needs even when the balance sheet remains lightly leveraged. The renewed deterioration in 2026 also signals volatile cash discipline, increasing reliance on financing to sustain exploration programs.
Sunstone Metals Limited News
STM FAQ
What was Sunstone Metals Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Sunstone Metals Limited lowest share price was AU$0.16 and its highest was AU$0.78 in the past 12 months.
What is Sunstone Metals Limited’s market cap?
Sunstone Metals Limited’s market cap is AU$55.39M.
When is Sunstone Metals Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Sunstone Metals Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 18, 2027 which is in 145 days.
How were Sunstone Metals Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Sunstone Metals Limited released its earnings results on Sep 09, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.007 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Sunstone Metals Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Sunstone Metals Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Sunstone Metals Limited pay dividends?
Sunstone Metals Limited does not currently pay dividends.
What is Sunstone Metals Limited’s EPS estimate?
Sunstone Metals Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Sunstone Metals Limited have?
Sunstone Metals Limited has 284,028,560 shares outstanding.
What happened to Sunstone Metals Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Sunstone Metals Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.007 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.263%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Sunstone Metals Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:STM
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
Sunstone Metals Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$1.40 (311.76% Upside)
AU$1.40 (311.76% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:STM Sentiment 93%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-2.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
13.75%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Sunstone Metals Limited
Sunstone Metals Limited is an exploration company primarily focused on identifying and assessing gold and copper mineral resources. The firm boasts a substantial 87.5% ownership in the Bramaderos project, an expansive 4,959-hectare site located within the Loja Province of southern Ecuador. Furthermore, it possesses a 70% interest in the 800-hectare El Palmar project, which is situated in northern Ecuador's Imbabura Province. Originally founded in 2006 as Avalon Minerals Limited, the company maintains its corporate headquarters in Milton, Australia.
STM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$1.40
▲(311.76% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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