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VAU Stock Chart & Stats
AU$6.95
<AU$0.01(1.49%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$6.95
<AU$0.01(1.49%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$3.59 - AU$7.17
Previous CloseN/A
Volume14.13M
Average Volume (3M)5.91M
Market Cap
AU$6.57B
Enterprise ValueAU$3.64K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$825.78M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$74.35M
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.4
Beta1.81
Next Earnings
Feb 24, 2027EPS Estimate
0.24Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.15%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.27
Shares Outstanding1,034,565,900
10 Day Avg. Volume5,055,228
30 Day Avg. Volume5,911,813
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.80
Price to Book (P/B)2.03
Price to Sales (P/S)2.25
P/FCF Ratio7.92
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$6.41Price Target Upside-7.73% Downside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.6
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$2.35B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability InflectionThe sharp improvement in revenue and profitability indicates stronger operating scale and materially better earnings capacity. Sustained margin expansion would give Vault greater flexibility to fund mine development, exploration and sustaining capital while retaining more cash from each ounce produced.
Strong Cash GenerationHigh operating and free cash flow provides internally generated funding for mining operations, capital investment and potential growth initiatives. The improvement from FY2025 also supports earnings quality and reduces reliance on external financing during the next several quarters.
Very Low LeverageA very lightly levered balance sheet strengthens resilience through changes in the gold cycle and limits the drag from interest obligations. The enlarged equity base also gives Vault greater capacity to invest in its assets and absorb operational or commodity-market volatility.
Bears Say
History Of Earnings VolatilityThe recent turnaround is encouraging, but the preceding multi-year loss period shows that profitability has not yet been consistently established across cycles. This history suggests earnings could remain sensitive to changes in production, costs and gold-market conditions over the medium term.
Historical Cash-flow VolatilityAlthough current cash generation is strong, prior periods of negative free and operating cash flow demonstrate that conversion can weaken materially. Such variability may constrain discretionary investment or shareholder returns if operating performance or mining economics deteriorate.
Exposure To Gold-market And Operating DriversVault’s revenue and margins are structurally tied to the realized gold price and mine operating outcomes rather than diversified recurring income streams. Variations in ounces, grades, recoveries or unit costs can therefore materially affect financial results across the next few quarters.
Vault Minerals Limited News
VAU FAQ
What was Red 5 Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Red 5 Limited lowest share price was AU$3.58 and its highest was AU$7.17 in the past 12 months.
What is Red 5 Limited’s market cap?
Red 5 Limited’s market cap is AU$6.57B.
When is Red 5 Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Red 5 Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 24, 2027 which is in 147 days.
How were Red 5 Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Red 5 Limited released its earnings results on Aug 20, 2026. The company reported AU$0.254 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.295 by -AU$0.041.
Is Red 5 Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Red 5 Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Red 5 Limited pay dividends?
Red 5 Limited pays a Notavailable dividend of AU$0.07 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.15%. See more information on Red 5 Limited dividends here
What is Red 5 Limited’s EPS estimate?
Red 5 Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.24.
How many shares outstanding does Red 5 Limited have?
Red 5 Limited has 1,034,565,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to Red 5 Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Red 5 Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.254 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.295. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 9.076%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Red 5 Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:VAU
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
Vault Minerals Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$6.41 (-7.73% Downside)
AU$6.41 (-7.73% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:VAU Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
42.44%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.15%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.20%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Red 5 Limited
Vault Minerals Limited undertakes the prospecting, extraction, and processing of gold and gold/copper concentrates at its operations throughout Canada and Australia. The company, which was founded in 1995 and has its main office in South Perth, Australia, formerly traded as Red 5 Limited before adopting its current name, Vault Minerals Limited, in September 2024.
VAU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$6.41
▼(-7.73% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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