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Warrior Met Coal (MX:HCC)
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Warrior Met Coal (HCC) Price & Analysis

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HCC Stock Chart & Stats

$1528.00
$0.00(0.00%)
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Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Conservative Balance Sheet / Low LeverageVery low debt-to-equity (~0.09) and equity growth since 2021 provide financial flexibility through commodity cycles. That conservative capital structure reduces default and refinancing risk, enabling funding of capex or opportunistic returns without stressing liquidity when coal prices soften.
Blue Creek Completed On Budget, Cash-fundedFinishing Blue Creek on-budget and paying ~ $1bn from cash demonstrates strong project execution and preserves borrowing capacity. A large, cash-funded asset addition increases production capacity without adding leverage, supporting durable volume growth and long-term cash generation potential.
Strong Gross Margins / Favorable Cost BaseSustained ~60% gross margin indicates robust variable-cost economics in mining and processing, giving the company room to absorb price swings or cover fixed costs. This durable margin advantage supports long-term profitability when combined with production scale and premium product mix.
Bears Say
Weak Free Cash Flow / Cash ConversionRepeated negative free cash flow despite positive operating cash shows cash conversion issues and timing variability. Persistent negative FCF limits sustained buybacks/dividends and forces reliance on liquidity lines or asset sales in downturns, reducing financial optionality over the medium term.
Working-capital Build And Elevated Receivables/inventoryA large working-capital increase and inventory buildup tie up cash and raise collection and storage risk if demand or pricing softens. Elevated receivables lengthen cash conversion cycles, magnifying exposure to volatile seaborne markets and potentially delaying return of cash to shareholders.
Worsening Price Realization And Inflationary Cost PressureDeteriorating index relativities and lower realization reduce durable pricing power for premium coal. Coupled with flagged inflationary input pressure (diesel, roof supports, tungsten bits) that can raise cash costs per ton, margin resilience may be impaired across coming quarters.

HCC FAQ

What was Warrior Met Coal’s price range in the past 12 months?
Warrior Met Coal lowest stock price was $965.00 and its highest was $1589.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is Warrior Met Coal’s market cap?
    Warrior Met Coal’s market cap is $73.92B.
      When is Warrior Met Coal’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Warrior Met Coal’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 10 days.
        How were Warrior Met Coal’s earnings last quarter?
        Warrior Met Coal released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $24.53 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $24.617 by -$0.088.
          Is Warrior Met Coal overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Warrior Met Coal’s price is currently Undervalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Warrior Met Coal pay dividends?
            Warrior Met Coal does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Warrior Met Coal’s EPS estimate?
            Warrior Met Coal’s EPS estimate is 24.41.
              How many shares outstanding does Warrior Met Coal have?
              Warrior Met Coal has 52,801,964 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Warrior Met Coal’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Warrior Met Coal reported an EPS of $24.53 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $24.617. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Warrior Met Coal?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MX:HCC
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                    Company Description

                    Warrior Met Coal

                    Warrior Met Coal, Inc. specializes in the extraction and international distribution of coking coal, a critical raw material for steel production. The firm operates a pair of underground mines situated in Alabama. Its primary client base consists of blast furnace steel producers, predominantly located across Europe, South America, and Asia. In addition to coal, the company also sells natural gas, which is recovered as a byproduct of its mining activities. Established as a corporation in 2015, Warrior Met Coal, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Brookwood, Alabama.

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