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MTL Stock Chart & Stats
16.45 p
-0.30 p(-2.33%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
16.45 p
-0.30 p(-2.33%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range10.30 p - 19.20 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.61M
Average Volume (3M)4.44M
Market Cap
£515.69M
Enterprise Value416.45 p
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£41.19M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.5
Beta0.79
Next Earnings
Sep 29, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.01
Shares Outstanding3,060,466,000
10 Day Avg. Volume4,980,978
30 Day Avg. Volume4,444,385
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.08
Price to Book (P/B)2.23
Price to Sales (P/S)2.65
P/FCF Ratio18.95
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)<0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)£150.38M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue GrowthStrong multi-year revenue expansion indicates growing production or realized sales and gives the business a larger operating base. If maintained, this scale can support reinvestment in mining assets, improve cost absorption, and strengthen earnings capacity over the next several quarters.
Solid ProfitabilityHealthy 2025 gross and net margins show that Metals Exploration is converting metal sales into meaningful operating and bottom-line profit. This provides resilience against moderate cost pressure and creates internal funding capacity for sustaining operations and resource development.
Debt-Free Balance SheetZero debt materially reduces interest burden, refinancing exposure, and financial stress during weaker commodity or production periods. Growing equity and assets further support capital flexibility, allowing management to fund operations and development without relying heavily on lenders.
Bears Say
Weak Free-Cash-Flow ConversionThe sharp decline in free cash flow means reported earnings translated less effectively into discretionary cash during 2025. Higher reinvestment or working-capital needs could constrain debt-free capital returns, exploration spending, or the ability to absorb operational setbacks.
Earnings VolatilityUnusually high 2023 margins and earnings make the underlying profit base harder to assess and suggest that recent performance may not be consistently repeatable. This variability can complicate planning, reduce confidence in normalized earnings, and amplify results changes across reporting periods.
Commodity And Operating ExposureThe business is structurally exposed to several operating variables outside a simple revenue-growth trend, including metal prices, mine grades, recovery, throughput, and site costs. Adverse movement in these factors can compress margins and cash generation even when the assets remain productive.
Metals Exploration News
MTL FAQ
What was Metals Exploration PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Metals Exploration PLC lowest share price was 10.30 p and its highest was 19.20 p in the past 12 months.
What is Metals Exploration PLC’s market cap?
Metals Exploration PLC’s market cap is £515.69M.
When is Metals Exploration PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Metals Exploration PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 29, 2026 which is in 22 days.
How were Metals Exploration PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Metals Exploration PLC released its earnings results on Jan 28, 2026. The company reported 0.003 p earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Metals Exploration PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Metals Exploration PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Metals Exploration PLC pay dividends?
Metals Exploration PLC does not currently pay dividends.
What is Metals Exploration PLC’s EPS estimate?
Metals Exploration PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Metals Exploration PLC have?
Metals Exploration PLC has 3,060,466,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Metals Exploration PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Metals Exploration PLC reported an EPS of 0.003 p in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.714%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Metals Exploration PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:MTL
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
Metals Exploration Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
31.64%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
72.64%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Metals Exploration PLC
Metals Exploration plc is a company focused on the discovery, acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral deposits throughout the Western Pacific Rim. Its primary endeavors involve uncovering reserves of both precious and base metals. Notably, the firm holds complete ownership of the Runruno gold-molybdenum project, which is situated in the northern part of the Philippines. Established in 2004, the company's operational base is in London, United Kingdom.