Overview
Stanmore Resources is an Australian metallurgical coal producer whose financial profile combines growing revenue with currently negative earnings. The shares were priced at A$2.54, within their 52-week range of A$1.92 to A$3.24. For investors, the central questions are how coal-market conditions affect the business and whether revenue growth can support more consistent profitability.
Stanmore Resources explores for, develops, produces and sells metallurgical coal in Australia. Its portfolio spans the Bowen and Surat basins, giving the company exposure to coal supply for steelmaking as well as the operational and commodity-price cycles that shape the sector. Revenue was A$2.0B and grew 12.80%, while a -2.05% profit margin and EPS of -A$0.07 show that revenue growth has not translated into positive reported earnings.
Key facts
- Ticker
- SMR
- Exchange
- AU
- ISIN
- AU000000SMR4
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Coking Coal
- Country
- Australia
- Currency
- AUD
- Price
- A$2.54
- Previous close
- A$2.58
- Day change
- -A$0.04 (-1.55%)
- Market cap
- 2.3B
- 52W low
- A$1.92
- 52W high
- A$3.24
Price and trend
Last price: A$2.54
- Price
- A$2.54
- 52W range
- A$1.92 – A$3.24
- 50-day SMA
- A$2.67
- 200-day SMA
- A$2.64
- Price vs 50D SMA
- -4.96%
- Price vs 200D SMA
- -3.70%
Valuation
- P/E
- 0.00
- PEG
- 0.00
- EPS
- -0.07
- Dividend yield
- 3.45%
- Beta
- -0.10
Stanmore’s market capitalisation was A$2.3B. With EPS at -A$0.07 and a -2.05% profit margin, earnings-based valuation measures are difficult to interpret as evidence of a stable profit base. The 3.45% dividend yield is a separate consideration, but should be assessed in the context of current profitability and the cyclical nature of metallurgical coal.
Profitability and growth
- Revenue growth
- 12.80%
- Revenue TTM
- 2.0B
- Profit margin
- -2.05%
Analyst view
Comparison uses the last price shown; targets are analyst estimates.
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- Price
- A$2.54
- Target price
- A$3.33
- Target vs last price
- 31.20% from last price
The supplied target price is A$3.33, equivalent to 31.20% from the last price of A$2.54. That figure is secondary context rather than a measure of business performance: Stanmore’s near-term investment case remains closely tied to coal-market conditions and its ability to convert revenue into sustainable profits.
Risks
Stanmore’s earnings are exposed to metallurgical coal prices, production and operating conditions, and demand from steelmaking markets. The latest figures show negative EPS and a negative profit margin, which underline the potential for earnings volatility and make the dividend yield less informative on its own. Its share price was below the supplied 50-day and 200-day moving averages, while remaining within its 52-week range.
FAQ
What does Stanmore Resources do?
Stanmore explores for, develops, produces and sells metallurgical coal in Australia, with operations and exploration interests across the Bowen and Surat basins.
How has Stanmore’s recent financial performance looked?
Revenue was A$2.0B, with reported revenue growth of 12.80%. Profitability remained weak, however, with a -2.05% profit margin and EPS of -A$0.07.
Does Stanmore pay a dividend?
The supplied figures show a 3.45% dividend yield. Coal-market conditions and company earnings can affect the sustainability of distributions, so the yield should be considered alongside Stanmore’s profitability.
How does SMR’s share price compare with its recent trading range?
At A$2.54, the share price was within its 52-week range of A$1.92 to A$3.24. It was below both the 50-day moving average of A$2.67 and the 200-day moving average of A$2.64.
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