Metals Exploration PLC (GB:MTL)
LSE:MTL
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MTL Stock Chart & Stats
14.20 p
-0.02 p(-0.36%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
14.20 p
-0.02 p(-0.36%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range8.30 p - 19.20 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume82.18K
Average Volume (3M)5.20M
Market Cap
£408.27M
Enterprise Value492.12M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£41.19M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.8
Beta0.57
Next Earnings
Sep 29, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.01
Shares Outstanding2,980,070,600
10 Day Avg. Volume6,323,093
30 Day Avg. Volume5,201,041
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.07
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)£149.98M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Zero Net Debt / De-risked Balance SheetZero reported debt in 2025 materially reduces default and refinancing risk, giving management durable financial flexibility to fund sustaining capex, exploration or opportunistic M&A without relying on external leverage. This strengthens resilience across metal-price cycles and supports long-term investment optionality.
Sustained Revenue Growth With Improved MarginsMulti-year revenue expansion alongside higher gross and net margins indicates scalable operations and better cost control. Durable top-line growth with margin improvement supports sustained cash generation, funds reinvestment in projects, and suggests competitive operational execution across the company’s producing assets.
Robust Operating Cash Flow GenerationConsistently strong operating cash flow underpins the company's ability to self-fund operations and development without persistent external financing. Over the medium term this durability supports sustaining capex, exploration programs and capital allocation flexibility even through commodity-price variability.
Bears Say
Sharp Free Cash Flow Decline In 2025A ~53% drop in free cash flow reduces discretionary resources for dividends, buybacks, debt paydown or project funding. If this reflects higher sustaining capex, working-capital pressure, or lower conversion, persistent FCF weakness could erode the recent balance-sheet gains and constrain strategic options over the medium term.
Earnings And Margin VolatilityMarked year-to-year swings in margins and earnings make forecasting cash flows and planning investment harder. Volatility can stem from variable grades, one-offs or operational disruptions; sustained unpredictability undermines confidence in normalized profitability and complicates capital allocation across multi-year projects.
High Exposure To Realized Metal PricesRevenue and margins remain directly exposed to commodity-price swings. Even with operational improvements, structural dependence on realized metal prices means macro price declines or sustained volatility can materially compress cash flows and returns, limiting earnings durability absent hedging or diversification.
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MTL FAQ
What was Metals Exploration PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Metals Exploration PLC lowest share price was 8.30 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 £408.27M.
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 116 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, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.003 p.
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 2,980,070,600 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, beating expectations of N/A. 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?
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Metals Exploration Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
87.82%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.33%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
72.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Metals Exploration PLC
Metals Exploration plc identifies, acquires, explores for, and develop mining properties in the Western Pacific Rim region. The company primarily explores for precious and base metals. It owns 100% interest in the Runruno gold-molybdenum project located north of the Philippines. Metals Exploration plc was incorporated in 2004 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
Technical Analysis
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