Core Lithium (CXO) Stock Overview
Engages in the development of lithium and various metal deposits in Northern Territory and South Australia. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 1/6 |
| Future Growth | 5/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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An Undervalued 3.3Moz Gold Project in Canada
Key takeaways Upside Gold is developing the Kena Gold Project, near the town of Nelson in the Kootenays region of southern British Columbia. Kena hosts a historical gold resource of 3.33 million ounces (561,000 ounces Indicated and 2.77 million ounces Inferred) across a 10,200-hectare land package.
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | AU$0.32 |
| 52 Week High | AU$0.39 |
| 52 Week Low | AU$0.068 |
| Beta | 0.76 |
| 1 Month Change | 25.49% |
| 3 Month Change | 45.45% |
| 1 Year Change | 350.70% |
| 3 Year Change | -68.63% |
| 5 Year Change | 45.45% |
| Change since IPO | 52.38% |
Recent News & Updates
CXO: Higher P/E And Tighter Margins Will Shape Restart Execution Outcomes
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Core Lithium to reflect a higher implied future P/E of about 36.8x and a lower projected profit margin of around 11.8%, indicating a more cautious earnings outlook, while their fair value estimate of A$0.31 per share remains unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Core Lithium points to a mixed but informative set of views that can help you think about the current valuation and execution risks.CXO: Future Restart Progress And Execution Risks Will Constrain Returns
The Core Lithium analyst price target has shifted to A$0.31 from A$0.29. Analysts point to updated assumptions on long term revenue growth, profit margins, a slightly higher discount rate, and a lower future P/E multiple as the key drivers of the change.CXO: Future Project Delivery And Restart Progress Will Support Returns
Analysts have held their Core Lithium fair value estimate steady at A$0.29 per share, with only marginal model tweaks to the discount rate and future P/E assumptions. This reflects a view that the stock's current setup still offers a similar balance of risk and potential reward as before.CXO: Lower Risk Assumptions And Higher P/E Will Support Future Returns
Analysts have lifted the Core Lithium fair value estimate from A$0.26 to about A$0.29, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rates, forecasts of significant revenue growth, tighter profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent valuation work on Core Lithium sits against a backdrop of busy research activity in other materials names, where analysts have been actively adjusting ratings and price targets in response to share price moves and changing risk assessments.Recent updates
CXO: Higher P/E And Tighter Margins Will Shape Restart Execution Outcomes
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Core Lithium to reflect a higher implied future P/E of about 36.8x and a lower projected profit margin of around 11.8%, indicating a more cautious earnings outlook, while their fair value estimate of A$0.31 per share remains unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Core Lithium points to a mixed but informative set of views that can help you think about the current valuation and execution risks.CXO: Future Restart Progress And Execution Risks Will Constrain Returns
The Core Lithium analyst price target has shifted to A$0.31 from A$0.29. Analysts point to updated assumptions on long term revenue growth, profit margins, a slightly higher discount rate, and a lower future P/E multiple as the key drivers of the change.CXO: Future Project Delivery And Restart Progress Will Support Returns
Analysts have held their Core Lithium fair value estimate steady at A$0.29 per share, with only marginal model tweaks to the discount rate and future P/E assumptions. This reflects a view that the stock's current setup still offers a similar balance of risk and potential reward as before.CXO: Lower Risk Assumptions And Higher P/E Will Support Future Returns
Analysts have lifted the Core Lithium fair value estimate from A$0.26 to about A$0.29, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rates, forecasts of significant revenue growth, tighter profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent valuation work on Core Lithium sits against a backdrop of busy research activity in other materials names, where analysts have been actively adjusting ratings and price targets in response to share price moves and changing risk assessments.CXO: Higher Discount Rate And Margin Assumptions Will Shape Future Earnings Profile
Narrative Update on Core Lithium Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Core Lithium from about A$0.09 to A$0.26, citing updated assumptions around a higher projected revenue growth rate, a slightly higher discount rate, a stronger profit margin outlook, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on building materials groups such as Cemex highlights how quickly sentiment can swing when forecasts, price targets, or ratings move, and that is a useful reference point for anyone looking at Core Lithium.BP33, Shoobridge And Blackbeard Drilling Will Improve Lithium Extraction
Core Lithium’s fair value estimate has declined, as a significant drop in its future P/E multiple more than offsets a modest improvement in expected profit margins, leading consensus analyst price targets down from A$0.108 to A$0.093. What's in the News Core Lithium completed a follow-on equity offering, raising AUD 50 million by issuing 476,190,476 ordinary shares at AUD 0.105 per share with a small discount, including a subsequent direct listing.Industry Analysts Just Made A Substantial Upgrade To Their Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO) Revenue Forecasts
Jun 26
BP33, Shoobridge And Blackbeard Drilling Will Improve Lithium Extraction
Optimizing BP33 and enhancing processing efficiencies may boost future revenue and earnings through improved recoveries and reduced operating costs.These Analysts Just Made An Incredible Downgrade To Their Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO) EPS Forecasts
Jan 24Core Lithium Ltd's (ASX:CXO) Share Price Boosted 28% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too
Jan 21Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO) Surges 38% Yet Its Low P/S Is No Reason For Excitement
Sep 30Will Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) Spend Its Cash Wisely?
Aug 08Calculating The Fair Value Of Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO)
Jun 30Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Core Lithium (ASX:CXO)
Mar 02Need To Know: Analysts Just Made A Substantial Cut To Their Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO) Estimates
Jan 25New Forecasts: Here's What Analysts Think The Future Holds For Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO)
Oct 06Why Core Lithium's (ASX:CXO) Healthy Earnings Aren’t As Good As They Seem
Oct 05Is Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) In A Good Position To Invest In Growth?
Sep 20Calculating The Fair Value Of Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO)
Jun 12An Intrinsic Calculation For Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO) Suggests It's 34% Undervalued
Feb 24Shareholder Returns
| CXO | AU Metals and Mining | AU Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0% | -2.0% | -0.3% |
| 1Y | 350.7% | 49.8% | 6.2% |
Return vs Industry: CXO exceeded the Australian Metals and Mining industry which returned 49.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CXO exceeded the Australian Market which returned 6.2% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CXO volatility | |
|---|---|
| CXO Average Weekly Movement | 12.0% |
| Metals and Mining Industry Average Movement | 12.2% |
| Market Average Movement | 10.6% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in AU Market | 17.5% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in AU Market | 4.5% |
Stable Share Price: CXO has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Australian market.
Volatility Over Time: CXO's weekly volatility (12%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | n/a | Paul Brown | corelithium.com.au |
Core Lithium Ltd engages in the development of lithium and various metal deposits in Northern Territory and South Australia. It primarily explores for gold, silver, uranium, lead, zinc, rare earth elements, and base metals. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Perth, Australia.
Core Lithium Ltd Fundamentals Summary
| CXO fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | AU$904.10m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -AU$25.48m |
| Revenue (TTM) | n/a |
Is CXO overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CXO income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | -AU$2.42m |
| Cost of Revenue | -AU$91.00k |
| Gross Profit | -AU$2.33m |
| Other Expenses | AU$23.15m |
| Earnings | -AU$25.48m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.0087 |
| Gross Margin | 96.24% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1,052.58% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did CXO perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/06 09:26 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Core Lithium Ltd is covered by 17 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Dale Koenders | Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited |
| Taylor Guyot | Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited |
| Richard Knights | Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited |