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WAF Stock Chart & Stats
AU$3.80
AU$0.14(5.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$3.80
AU$0.14(5.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$2.51 - AU$4.06
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.42M
Average Volume (3M)5.38M
Market Cap
AU$4.02B
Enterprise ValueAU$2.64B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$885.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$411.20M
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.1
Beta0.87
Next Earnings
Mar 24, 2027EPS Estimate
0.43Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.68%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.84
Shares Outstanding1,144,953,900
10 Day Avg. Volume5,880,659
30 Day Avg. Volume5,375,497
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.07
Price to Book (P/B)1.99
Price to Sales (P/S)2.23
P/FCF Ratio11.25
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$4.73Price Target Upside24.56% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.74
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$3.00B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Accelerating Revenue And ProfitabilityRapid revenue expansion alongside strong gross and net margins indicates effective production and sales execution. If operating performance remains durable, this combination can strengthen earnings capacity, support mine development, and provide funding for future growth over the coming quarters.
Strong Operating Cash GenerationThe sharp improvement in operating cash flow provides tangible support for reported profitability and gives the company greater capacity to fund operations, sustaining investment, and development internally. Stronger cash conversion can also reduce reliance on additional borrowing as production scales.
Solid Balance Sheet And Equity GrowthMeaningful equity growth and reasonable leverage provide a relatively solid financial foundation for a capital-intensive gold producer. This balance-sheet capacity can help WAF pursue mine development and exploration while retaining resilience during periods of weaker commodity prices.
Bears Say
Volatile Free Cash FlowUnsteady free cash generation suggests that heavy reinvestment or working-capital movements can absorb a significant portion of operating cash. This reduces financial flexibility, may constrain discretionary exploration or development spending, and makes funding outcomes more dependent on sustained operating performance.
Debt Rising As The Company ScalesAlthough leverage remains reasonable, higher absolute debt increases the importance of consistent operating cash flow and profitability. In a weaker gold-price or operating environment, debt service and funding needs could place greater pressure on capital allocation and limit flexibility.
Earnings And Revenue CyclicalityUneven historical revenue and margin performance highlights the cyclical nature of WAF's gold-producing business. Such variability can make earnings less predictable, complicate mine-development planning, and increase the risk that weaker operating periods interrupt the current growth trajectory.
West African Resources Ltd News
WAF FAQ
What was West African Resources Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
West African Resources Ltd lowest share price was AU$2.51 and its highest was AU$4.06 in the past 12 months.
What is West African Resources Ltd’s market cap?
West African Resources Ltd’s market cap is AU$4.02B.
When is West African Resources Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
West African Resources Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 24, 2027 which is in 152 days.
How were West African Resources Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
West African Resources Ltd released its earnings results on Sep 09, 2026. The company reported AU$1.005 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.919 by AU$0.086.
Is West African Resources Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts West African Resources Ltd’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does West African Resources Ltd pay dividends?
West African Resources Ltd pays a Notavailable dividend of AU$0.2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.68%. See more information on West African Resources Ltd dividends here
What is West African Resources Ltd’s EPS estimate?
West African Resources Ltd’s EPS estimate is 0.43.
How many shares outstanding does West African Resources Ltd have?
West African Resources Ltd has 1,144,953,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to West African Resources Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
West African Resources Ltd reported an EPS of AU$1.005 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.919. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.904%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of West African Resources Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:WAF
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
West African Resources Ltd Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$4.73 (24.56% Upside)
AU$4.73 (24.56% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:WAF Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth AU$475.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
71.06%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
52.15%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
44.73%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
West African Resources Ltd
West African Resources Limited engages in the mining, mineral processing, acquisition, exploration, and project development of gold projects in West Africa. The company has 85% interests in the Sanbrado Gold and Kiaka Gold projects located in Burkina Faso. It also holds interests in the Toega Gold Project located in Burkina Faso. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Subiaco, Australia.
WAF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$4.73
▲(24.56% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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