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Metals Exploration Plc(LSE) MTL

Market Cap£517.22MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2004)+351%
5 Year+1,220%
1 Year+16%
1 Month-1%
£0.17
-2.37%
-0.00Today
Metals Exploration Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 16.502026-10-07
Metals Exploration Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-0.6%GBX 16.602026-09-30
1 month-1.43%GBX 16.742026-09-07
3 month+19.05%GBX 13.862026-07-09
Year to date+8.55%GBX 15.202025-12-31
1 year+16.2%GBX 14.202025-10-07
3 year+791.89%GBX 1.852023-10-06
5 year+1,220%GBX 1.252021-10-08
Since inception+350.67%GBX 0.042004-10-22

Metals Exploration Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£517.22MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$413.68M

Net Income (TTM)

$19.75M

EPS (TTM)

£0.01

P/E Ratio

19.43

Dividend

£0.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.05 (Low)

Price

£0.17

Volume

2,739,007

Open

£0.17

Previous Close

£0.17

Daily Range

£0.16 - £0.17

52-Week Range

£0.10 - £0.19

Estimated Earnings Date

May 19, 2027

MTL News

No articles available.

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About Metals Exploration Plc

Metals Exploration plc is a company dedicated to the discovery, acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral deposits in the Western Pacific Rim. The firm primarily focuses on precious and base metals, with full ownership of the Runruno gold-molybdenum project located in the northern Philippines.

Products and Services
  • Exploration and development of mineral deposits
  • Gold and molybdenum production
  • Mining operations in the Philippines
Growth Outlook
  • Runruno project expected to enhance production capacity significantly
  • Strategic investments aimed at expanding mineral exploration
  • Positive market trends for gold and molybdenum prices
Financial Highlights
  • Recent quarterly revenue of 89.89 million USD, showing strong operational performance
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) net profit margin of 13.86%, indicating profitability
  • Current ratio of 2.34, reflecting strong liquidity position
Metals Exploration plc has established itself as a key player in the mining sector, particularly in the Philippines. The company's focus on the Runruno project positions it well for future growth, especially as global demand for gold and molybdenum continues to rise. Recent financial performance highlights a robust revenue stream and a solid net profit margin, suggesting effective management and operational efficiency. The strong liquidity position further supports the company's ability to navigate market fluctuations and invest in future opportunities.
AI Generated • Sep 20, 2026

Industry

Metals and Mining

Sector

Materials

CEO

Darren Patrick Bowden

Headquarters

London, GL W1W 8DH, GB

MTL Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

39.52%

Operating Margin

31.94%

Net Income Margin

18.19%

Return on Equity

12.83%

Return on Capital

18.62%

Return on Assets

9.92%

Earnings Yield

5.15%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£517.22MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

3.06B

Volume

2.74M

Avg. Volume

3.82M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$156.75M

Operating Income

$102.30M

EBITDA

$169.98M

Operating Cash Flow

$191.07M

Capital Expenditure

-$154.33M

Free Cash Flow

$36.73M

Cash & ST Invst.

$9.05M

Total Debt

$0.00

Metals Exploration Plc Performance Analysis

Metals Exploration Plc annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 101,000,9687.0%
20232023-12-31USD 134,091,65332.8%
20242024-12-31USD 149,591,30811.6%
20252025-12-31USD 158,141,7105.7%
Metals Exploration Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-31N/A
Q22025-06-30N/A
Q42025-12-31N/A
Q22026-06-30N/A
Metals Exploration Plc annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 0.00-10.5%
20232023-12-31USD 0.051235.3%
20242024-12-31USD 0.01-78.0%
20252025-12-31USD 0.01-26.0%
Metals Exploration Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-31N/A
Q22025-06-30N/A
Q42025-12-31N/A
Q22026-06-30N/A

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$97.98M

+7.5%

Gross Profit

$36.68M

+106.7%

Gross Margin

37.44%

N/A

Market Cap

£517.22MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

£507.58K

N/A

Employees

1,019

N/A

Net Income

$21.74M

-62.9%

EBITDA

$53.63M

-36.4%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$9.05M

+37.5%

Total Debt

$0.00

N/A

Accounts Receivable

$22.66M

+127.7%

Inventory

$18.14M

-12.8%

Long Term Debt

$0.00

N/A

Short Term Debt

$0.00

N/A

Return on Assets

9.92%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

18.73%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$33.51M

-198.2%

Operating Cash Flow

$37.39M

+1.0%

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Questions About MTL

What is the current price of Metals Exploration Plc?

Metals Exploration Plc is trading at £0.17 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Metals Exploration Plc?

Over the past 52 weeks, Metals Exploration Plc has traded between £0.10 and £0.19.

How much debt does Metals Exploration Plc have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Metals Exploration Plc reported total debt of $0.00.

How much cash does Metals Exploration Plc have on hand?

Metals Exploration Plc reported $30.61M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Metals Exploration Plc’s dividend yield?

Metals Exploration Plc does not currently have a dividend yield.

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