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Metals Exploration Plc(MTL) Stock Analysis | Basic Materials

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Reward69High
Risk31Moderate
75%Data
Revenue down 11% YoY
Quality Compounder
Market Cap:503.12M
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Reward Rating
69
High
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
Top 25% of stocksView factors
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Risk Rating
31
Moderate
Risk Assessment

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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 35p.

What is Metals Exploration Plc?

Metals Exploration plc identifies, acquires, explores, and develops mining and processing properties in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, and Nicaragua.

MTL · Verdict

Solid reward · moderate risk

MTL scores well on balance sheet and valuation with no major weaknesses flagged in the model.

Based on 88% data coverage

MTL · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 4

  • Balance sheet96/100

    Interest covered 54.3×

  • Valuation88/100

    P/E 10.8× · PEG 0.05

  • Cash flow85/100

    14% free-cash-flow margin

  • Growth76/100

    Rev +19.6% CAGR · earnings +49.9%

No major weaknesses flagged.

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Metals Exploration Plc?

Metals Exploration plc identifies, acquires, explores, and develops mining and processing properties in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, and Nicaragua. The company primarily explores for gold, and precious and base metals. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Basic Materials sector, with a market capitalisation of 503.12M, and a P/E ratio of 16.4x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
Profitability
Adequate profitability with some margin variability in recent periods.
Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
Valuation
Currently trading below intrinsic value estimates, suggesting upside potential.

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Reward: High (69)

The scoring profile indicates moderate reward potential, with valuation and growth as the leading contributors. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Company Information
SectorBasic Materials
IndustryGold
Market Cap503.12M
P/E Ratio16.45
Dividend YieldN/A
Beta1.081
Insider Activity
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