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Gulf Resources
(NASDAQ:GURE)
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Rating:50Neutral
Price Target:
$3.00
▼(-14.29% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:09/23/26
The score is held down primarily by multi-year losses, shrinking equity, and still-negative free cash flow, despite the benefit of low leverage and improved 2025 operating cash flow. Technicals are modestly supportive in the near term, but valuation is not attractive/usable due to losses, and ongoing Nasdaq filing compliance issues add material uncertainty even with a potentially positive JV announcement.
Positive Factors
Revenue recovery and restored gross margin
The 2025 revenue rebound and return to positive gross margin indicate that the brine-based business can regain commercial traction. If sustained, improved volume or pricing conversion could create operating leverage and strengthen the company’s ability to support ongoing operations.
Negative Factors
Persistent net losses and negative margins
Three consecutive years of large net losses show that the recent revenue recovery has not yet produced a stable earnings model. Continued negative margins can erode financial resources, restrict reinvestment, and make future growth dependent on a successful cost and operating turnaround.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue recovery and restored gross margin
The 2025 revenue rebound and return to positive gross margin indicate that the brine-based business can regain commercial traction. If sustained, improved volume or pricing conversion could create operating leverage and strengthen the company’s ability to support ongoing operations.
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Gulf Resources (GURE) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$5.80M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)106.10K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)-0.57
Revenue Growth228.99%
EPS Growth43.94%
CountryUS
Employees355
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryChemicals
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-31.43
Shares Outstanding1,813,531
10 Day Avg. Volume306,324
30 Day Avg. Volume106,100
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.04
Price to Sales (P/S)0.19
P/FCF Ratio-4.72
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit>-0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Gulf Resources Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Operating in the People's Republic of China, Gulf Resources, Inc. and its various subsidiaries are involved in the production and sale of bromine, crude salt, diverse chemical products, and natural gas. Bromine, one of its key offerings, serves a ...
How the Company Makes Money
Gulf Resources makes money primarily by extracting mineral-rich brine and monetizing the resulting products through sales to customers. Its core revenue streams are: (1) Bromine sales: Bromine is produced from brine and sold as a chemical input to...
Gulf Resources Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 19, 2024
(Q3-2024)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 23, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Negative
The earnings call highlighted strategic investments and potential future gains, particularly in bromine pricing. However, these are overshadowed by significant revenue declines, operational losses, and cash depletion. The company faces challenges in revitalizing its chemical and natural gas segments, delaying potential profitability.Positive Updates
Bromine Price Recovery
Since the end of the third quarter, bromine prices have increased substantially, indicating potential for increased future revenue.
Negative Updates
Revenue Decline
Quarterly revenues declined by 21.8% to $2.2 million, with a net loss of $3.5 million.
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Q3-2024 Updates
Positive
Negative
Bromine Price Recovery
Since the end of the third quarter, bromine prices have increased substantially, indicating potential for increased future revenue.
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Company Guidance
During the Gulf Resources Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Call, several key metrics and issues were discussed. The company reported a decline in revenues to approximately $2.2 million, a 21.8% drop compared to the same period last year, with a net loss of $3.5 million or $0.33 per share. The bromine segment saw a revenue decrease of 68% to $1.6 million, while crude salt revenue declined by 26% to $654,000. For the nine months ending September 30, 2024, revenues were down 74.4% to $5.9 million compared to 2023, with a net loss of $40.6 million or $3.78 per share. The company highlighted significant investments, including $60.5 million in new equipment and $50 million in a flood prevention project, impacting their cash position, which decreased to $11 million from $72.2 million at the end of 2023. Despite these challenges, the management expressed optimism about future bromine price increases and potential returns from recent strategic land acquisitions for crude salt and bromine production.Gulf Resources Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
18
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
35
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 26.18M | 25.42M | 7.66M | 30.04M | 66.09M | 55.03M |
| Gross Profit | -2.93M | -2.94M | -15.97M | -7.59M | 25.42M | 17.18M |
| EBITDA | -27.12M | -26.17M | -38.22M | -30.03M | 43.66M | 26.19M |
| Net Income | -43.22M | -43.92M | -58.94M | -61.80M | 10.06M | -924.72K |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 132.79M | 133.73M | 167.82M | 226.67M | 292.43M | 309.86M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 6.54M | 3.79K | 10.08M | 72.22M | 108.23M | 95.77M |
| Total Debt | 17.80M | 17.61M | 15.87M | 9.48M | 9.68M | 10.06M |
| Total Liabilities | 22.84M | 22.25M | 25.01M | 21.42M | 20.81M | 23.22M |
| Stockholders Equity | 109.95M | 111.48M | 142.81M | 205.25M | 271.62M | 286.64M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.13M | -1.05M | -28.25M | -32.75M | 13.59M | -6.78M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 10.53M | 7.80M | 675.83K | -32.75M | 51.15M | 23.31M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -17.78M | -22.57M | -28.95M | 0.00 | -37.56M | -30.09M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 5.20M | 4.84M | -31.85M | -267.81K | -264.86K | -290.60K |
Gulf Resources Technical Analysis
Negative
3.50
Price Trends
3.32
Negative
3.63
Negative
4.18
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.06
Positive
42.94
Neutral
18.73
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GURE, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 3.5 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 3.40, above the 50-day MA of 3.32, and below the 200-day MA of 4.18, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.06 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 42.94 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 18.73 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for GURE.
Gulf Resources Risk Analysis
Gulf Resources disclosed 19 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Gulf Resources reported the most risks in the "Legal & Regulatory" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Gulf Resources Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% | |
52 Neutral | $73.70M | -24.53 | -8.12% | 2.35% | -4.66% | -201.32% | |
50 Neutral | $5.80M | -0.10 | -36.69% | ― | 228.99% | 43.94% | |
50 Neutral | $74.07M | -60.50 | -1.60% | 0.51% | 7.70% | -139.19% | |
45 Neutral | $3.53M | -0.49 | -80.73% | ― | 13.43% | 75.01% | |
40 Underperform | $21.14M | -1.63 | 142.32% | ― | -96.04% | 9.12% |
* General Sector Average
GURE
Gulf Resources
3.06
-2.67
-46.60%
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6.01
-3.99
-39.90%
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7.78
0.13
1.69%
SNES
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0.68
-3.39
-83.39%
LOOP
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0.41
-1.08
-72.28%
CNEY
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0.58
-1.69
-74.49%
Gulf Resources Corporate Events
Delistings and Listing ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Gulf Resources Granted Nasdaq Extension to Regain Compliance
Negative
Sep 3, 2026
On September 1, 2026, Gulf Resources received an extension from Nasdaq to regain compliance with Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), after previously being cited for delayed filings of its quarterly reports. On September 2, 2026, Nasdaq confirmed the company...
Financial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Gulf Resources Faces Ongoing Nasdaq Compliance Challenges
Negative
Aug 28, 2026
On August 24, 2026, Gulf Resources received a Nasdaq notice that it is not in compliance with listing rules because it failed to timely file its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, adding to earlier delays in its March 31, 2026 quarterl...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Gulf Resources Forms International Bromine-Lithium Joint Venture
Positive
Aug 26, 2026
On August 20, 2026, Gulf Resources entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with Brazilian mining company Montes Verdes Participacoes Ltda., and announced the plan on August 26, 2026, as part of an international expansion strategy. The partn...
Delistings and Listing ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Gulf Resources Secures Nasdaq Extension to Regain Compliance
Negative
Jun 30, 2026
On June 25, 2026, Gulf Resources received notice that Nasdaq has accepted its plan to regain compliance with Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), after earlier delinquency notices tied to the company’s failure to timely file its Form 10-K for the year e...
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