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Kenmare Resources
(LSE:KMR)
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Rating:54Neutral
Price Target:
183.00 p
▼(-5.18% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/20/26
The score is held back primarily by deteriorating financial performance (earnings swing to a large loss, higher leverage, and negative free cash flow). The earnings call adds a mixed outlook: guidance was reiterated and costs improved, but weak pricing, operational underperformance at WCP A, and rising net debt remain key risks. Technical indicators provide only partial support, and valuation is constrained by the negative P/E despite a high headline yield.
Positive Factors
Shipment Growth
Higher shipments and a reiterated 1.1 Mt full-year target indicate continued customer demand and operating reach. Sustained volume delivery can support revenue recovery, improve fixed-cost absorption, and preserve Kenmare’s position in titanium minerals supply chains over coming quarters.
Negative Factors
Commodity Price Pressure
Lower titanium and zircon prices directly pressure revenue and operating margins because Kenmare’s model is volume-and-price driven. Market softness and elevated supply could keep realized pricing weak, limiting the benefit of shipment growth and delaying earnings recovery.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Shipment Growth
Higher shipments and a reiterated 1.1 Mt full-year target indicate continued customer demand and operating reach. Sustained volume delivery can support revenue recovery, improve fixed-cost absorption, and preserve Kenmare’s position in titanium minerals supply chains over coming quarters.
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Kenmare Resources (KMR) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£158.47M
Dividend Yield9.37%
Average Volume (3M)85.64K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.73
Revenue Growth-28.42%
EPS Growth-411.33%
CountryUK
Employees1,740
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryIndustrial Materials
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-2.99
Shares Outstanding89,228,165
10 Day Avg. Volume148,644
30 Day Avg. Volume85,641
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.36
Price to Sales (P/S)0.88
P/FCF Ratio-2.82
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£210.00Price Target Upside8.81% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.39
Revenue Forecast (FY)£315.57M
Kenmare Resources Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Kenmare Resources plc, established in 1972, is a prominent producer and global supplier of mineral sand products. Through its subsidiaries, the company extracts ilmenite, zircon, and rutile, alongside specialized ...
How the Company Makes Money
Kenmare primarily makes money by selling mineral sands products produced at its Moma mine. Its revenue model is largely volume-and-price driven: (1) Production and processing: Kenmare mines ore and processes it into heavy mineral concentrate, then...
Kenmare Resources Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 19, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Mar 24, 2027
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
Balanced: the company demonstrated strong operational and financial discipline (safety record, shipment growth, 12% reduction in cash operating costs, successful commercialization of a new ZrTi product, inventory-led liquidity and constructive financing support). However, material commodity price declines (average price −26% y/y), weak profitability (EBITDA ~$4M; loss after tax $34M), WCP A commissioning shortfalls (throughput below nameplate), inventory NRV hits, and elevated net debt are significant negatives. Management maintained guidance for shipments and highlighted constructive progress on the WCP A remediation and government implementation agreement, but market oversupply and cost headwinds create continued near-term uncertainty.Positive Updates
Strong Safety Performance
More than 4 million hours without a lost time injury; achieved the lowest ever all injury frequency rate in H1 2026, demonstrating best-ever health and safety outcomes.
Negative Updates
Significant Price Declines
Average realized price fell to $242/tonne (down ~26% vs H1 2025 and down ~31% vs H2 2025). Ilmenite price down from $286/tonne to $203/tonne; zircon down from ~$1,300/tonne to ~$1,100/tonne—adversely impacting revenue and margins.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Safety Performance
More than 4 million hours without a lost time injury; achieved the lowest ever all injury frequency rate in H1 2026, demonstrating best-ever health and safety outcomes.
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Company Guidance
Guidance reiterated that Kenmare is on track to deliver 1.1 Mt of shipments in 2026, with ilmenite production modestly adjusted to ~800,000 t for the full year after H1 shipments of 555,000 t (up ~13–14%); H1 saw strong ZrTi take-up (over 80,000 t sold and ~102,000 t of tailings converted), concentrates rising to ~20% of tonnes sold (17% of revenue), and a finished‑product inventory drawdown of ~128,000 t. Prices remain weak: average realized price $242/t (ilmenite $203/t, zircon ~$1,100/t), while costs improved with total cash operating costs down ~12% to just under $110m in H1 (unit cash cost $255/t) and full‑year cash cost guidance around $215–225m. Financially EBITDA was $4m in H1, loss after tax $34m, net debt rose to ~$176m (from ~$159m), banks upsized the RCF by $30m to $230m, cash flow before development CapEx was $6.1m, and development CapEx was $23m in H1 (including $12m accrual) with only ~$7m expected in H2. Operationally WCP A averaged ~2,800 t/h vs 3,500 t/h nameplate (dredge/pump and winch brake works targeted for Q4), and management expects further production support from SMO capacity growth (SMO2 planned to reach 1,000 t/h with a 500 t/h Phase 1 commissioning in Q4).Kenmare Resources Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
38
Negative
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 309.56M | 335.47M | 414.75M | 458.48M | 525.99M | 455.94M |
| Gross Profit | -28.53M | 18.05M | 95.38M | 163.55M | 243.29M | 160.93M |
| EBITDA | 15.28M | 59.31M | 154.75M | 223.75M | 296.42M | 210.89M |
| Net Income | -265.75M | -331.87M | 64.89M | 130.98M | 206.03M | 128.53M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.07B | 1.11B | 1.31B | 1.26B | 1.25B | 1.16B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 31.15M | 48.64M | 56.68M | 71.05M | 108.27M | 69.06M |
| Total Debt | 205.74M | 205.70M | 79.25M | 49.39M | 80.36M | 150.28M |
| Total Liabilities | 286.94M | 293.69M | 148.24M | 117.88M | 145.29M | 230.07M |
| Stockholders Equity | 785.41M | 815.07M | 1.16B | 1.14B | 1.10B | 930.64M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -75.18M | -105.23M | 7.24M | 86.66M | 149.55M | 87.46M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 41.36M | 104.10M | 159.83M | 153.19M | 209.42M | 147.81M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -116.54M | -209.33M | -152.59M | -66.54M | -59.87M | -60.34M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 60.15M | 97.00M | -21.60M | -123.88M | -109.73M | -100.97M |
Kenmare Resources Technical Analysis
Negative
193.00
Price Trends
195.78
Negative
206.46
Negative
224.84
Negative
Market Momentum
-3.79
Positive
34.99
Neutral
17.72
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:KMR, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 193 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 194.86, below the 50-day MA of 195.78, and below the 200-day MA of 224.84, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -3.79 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 34.99 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 17.72 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for GB:KMR.
Kenmare Resources Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
54 Neutral | £158.47M | -0.81 | -33.21% | 9.37% | -28.42% | -411.33% | |
54 Neutral | £687.31M | -1.70 | -2022.63% | ― | ― | -161.22% | |
52 Neutral | £165.06M | -29.16 | -67.90% | ― | ― | -37.29% | |
49 Neutral | £63.67M | -10.89 | -6.97% | ― | ― | ― | |
47 Neutral | £79.46M | -2.15 | -18.64% | ― | ― | ― | |
38 Underperform | £222.01M | -0.08 | -18.08% | ― | ― | ― |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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Kenmare Resources Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Kenmare Resources refreshes board with new Oman-backed director
Positive
Aug 24, 2026
Kenmare Resources announced a board change, with Non-Executive Director Issa Al Balushi stepping down on 22 August 2026 and Mahmood Al Khatri appointed as a Non-Executive Director from the same date. Both directors are nominees of African Acquisit...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and Financing
Kenmare Resources H1 Earnings Hit by Weak Markets and Plant Delays
Negative
Aug 19, 2026
Kenmare Resources reported a sharp deterioration in first-half 2026 earnings as weak pricing for titanium minerals and zircon and commissioning delays at its upgraded Wet Concentrator Plant A weighed on performance. Mineral product revenue fell 16...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Kenmare trims ilmenite output guidance but leans on stockpiles and new ZrTi demand
Neutral
Jul 16, 2026
Kenmare reported softer-than-expected H1 2026 production, with heavy mineral concentrate and ilmenite output falling sharply due to lower ore grades and delays commissioning the upgraded Wet Concentrator Plant A, which is nearing the end of its Na...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Kenmare boosts credit facility to $230m to weather weak markets
Positive
Jun 24, 2026
Kenmare Resources has secured amendments to its revolving credit facility, increasing its size from $200 million to $230 million for the next 12 months to bolster liquidity during a period of weak market conditions. The upsizing, backed by its exi...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Kenmare Resources Upsizes Revolving Credit Facility to $230 Million
Positive
Jun 24, 2026
Kenmare Resources has amended and upsized its revolving credit facility from $200 million to $230 million for the next 12 months to bolster financial flexibility amid weak market conditions. The deal, supported by existing lenders Absa, Nedbank, R...
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