West African Resources Limited

ASX:WAF Stock Report

Market Cap: AU$3.5b

West African Resources Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 0/6

West African Resources does not have a record of paying a dividend.

Key information

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Dividend yield

-2.1%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield-2.1%
Future Dividend Yield9.0%
Dividend Growthn/a
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ration/a

Recent dividend and buyback updates

No updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update May 31

WAF: Speculative Buy Thesis Will Rely On Sustained Profit Margin Execution

Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for West African Resources at A$4.00 per share, incorporating updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that together support an unchanged price target level. Valuation Changes Fair Value: A$4.00 per share is unchanged, with no adjustment to the overall fair value estimate.
Narrative Update May 12

WAF: Speculative Buy Thesis Will Rely On Sustained Profit Margin Execution

Analysts have trimmed their price target on West African Resources to A$4.00 from A$4.50, citing updated assumptions that include slightly higher discount rates, revised revenue growth expectations, stronger profit margin forecasts, and a lower future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: reduced from A$4.50 to A$4.00 per share, implying a slightly lower central valuation estimate.
Narrative Update Apr 20

WAF: Speculative Buy Thesis Will Depend On Sustained Margin Execution

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for West African Resources from A$4.70 to A$4.50, citing tempered revenue growth assumptions and slightly higher discount rates, partly offset by expectations for stronger profit margins and a modestly lower future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent fair value adjustments suggest analysts are rebalancing enthusiasm with a more measured view of the risk and reward on offer for West African Resources.
Narrative Update Apr 06

WAF: Speculative Buy Rating Will Rely On Future Project Execution

Analysts have nudged their price target for West African Resources up from A$5.70 to A$5.85, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and forward P/E following the recent resumption of coverage at Speculative Buy by the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage frames the updated A$5.85 price target as part of a constructive view on how West African Resources is positioned, with bullish analysts focusing on the balance between valuation assumptions, revenue potential and profit margins.
Narrative Update Mar 23

WAF: Resumed Speculative Buy Coverage Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have lifted their A$ price target on West African Resources, citing updated assumptions that now pair more moderate revenue growth expectations with higher projected profit margins and a slightly higher future P/E multiple following fresh Street research coverage. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage points to a more constructive stance on West African Resources, with bullish analysts highlighting a mix of valuation support and execution potential as key reasons for lifting price targets.
Narrative Update Mar 08

WAF: Speculative Buy Stance Will Rely On Execution To Unlock Upside

Analysts have lifted their A$ price target on West African Resources to A$4.70, with the change underpinned by slightly higher assumed revenue growth, a small improvement in forecast profit margins and a modestly lower future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary While the higher A$ price target points to a more constructive stance overall, some bearish analysts are still flagging key risks that they feel are not fully reflected in the current valuation.
Narrative Update Feb 22

WAF: Speculative Buy Stance Will Support Higher Fair Value Despite Execution Risk

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for West African Resources from A$3.20 to A$4.70, citing updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions following recent Speculative Buy research coverage. Analyst Commentary Analysts lifting their fair value estimate to A$4.70 reflects updated assumptions around revenue, margins and P/E settings, but not everyone is leaning in the same direction.
Narrative Update Feb 08

WAF: Higher Fair Value And Resumed Coverage Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for West African Resources from A$5.00 to A$5.70, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that are reflected in recent Street research that has resumed coverage on the name. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has resumed coverage on West African Resources, with bullish analysts framing the new A$5.70 fair value estimate as a reflection of updated expectations around revenue, margins and future P/E assumptions.
Narrative Update Jan 25

WAF: Higher Required Returns Will Confront Rich Multiple Despite Stronger Margins

Analysts have lifted their price target on West African Resources to A$3.20. The update reflects adjusted assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples, while keeping fair value essentially aligned with prior estimates.
Analysis Article Jan 20

A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From West African Resources Limited's (ASX:WAF) 28% Share Price Climb

West African Resources Limited ( ASX:WAF ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great...
Narrative Update Jan 10

WAF: Higher Required Returns Will Meet Stronger Margins And Lower P E Multiple

Analysts have reduced their price target on West African Resources from A$3.40 to A$3.20, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple in their valuation work. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate adjusted from A$3.40 to A$3.20, in line with the revised price target.
Narrative Update Dec 27

WAF: Future Returns Will Improve With Strong Margins And Supportive Earnings Multiple

Analysts have modestly increased their price target for West African Resources to approximately A$3.97 from A$3.80, reflecting slightly stronger expectations for revenue growth, profit margins and future earnings multiples, despite a marginally higher discount rate. Valuation Changes The fair value estimate has risen slightly from A$3.80 to approximately A$3.97 per share.
Narrative Update Dec 13

WAF Stronger Margins And Lower Earnings Multiple Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have raised their price target on West African Resources from A$5.00 to A$5.50, citing expectations of stronger revenue growth, improved profit margins, and a more attractive forward earnings multiple. Valuation Changes The fair value estimate remained unchanged at A$5.00 per share, indicating no revision to the intrinsic value assessment.
Narrative Update Nov 29

WAF: Future Profitability Will Strengthen With Steady Margins And Lower P/E

Analysts have lowered their price target for West African Resources from $4.00 to $3.80 per share, citing slight adjustments to discount rate and valuation assumptions. Valuation Changes Fair Value per share has decreased modestly from A$4.00 to A$3.80.
Narrative Update Nov 15

WAF: Future Profitability Is Expected To Strengthen Despite Lower Growth

Narrative Update: Analyst Price Target Change for West African Resources Analysts have increased their price target for West African Resources from $4.00 to $4.00, citing adjustments to growth forecasts and updated profitability expectations. Valuation Changes Fair Value remains unchanged at A$4.00.
Narrative Update Oct 31

WAF: Revenue Acceleration Will Support Greater Production And Earnings Ahead

Analysts have raised their price target for West African Resources from $3.60 to $4.00. This reflects stronger revenue growth expectations, even though the profit margin outlook is more conservative.
Narrative Update Sep 26

Kiaka Gold And Sanbrado Transition Will Increase Long-Term Production

The downward revision in West African Resources’ consensus price target reflects modest declines in both revenue growth forecasts and net profit margin, resulting in a new fair value estimate of A$3.60. What's in the News Production guidance for full year 2025 reaffirmed, targeting 500,000 ounces per annum by 2030 from two unhedged gold operations in Burkina Faso.
Analysis Article Jun 16

Is West African Resources (ASX:WAF) Using Too Much Debt?

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article Mar 06

West African Resources (ASX:WAF) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Analysis Article Mar 06

Investors Still Aren't Entirely Convinced By West African Resources Limited's (ASX:WAF) Earnings Despite 26% Price Jump

West African Resources Limited ( ASX:WAF ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 26% gain in the last...
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New Narrative Jan 27

Kiaka Project Will Begin Gold Production In Q3 2025

Completion and production ramp-up of the Kiaka project are set to significantly boost revenue and increase gold production efficiency.
Analysis Article Nov 06

The Market Lifts West African Resources Limited (ASX:WAF) Shares 28% But It Can Do More

West African Resources Limited ( ASX:WAF ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 28% gain in the last...
Analysis Article Sep 18

Market Cool On West African Resources Limited's (ASX:WAF) Earnings

When close to half the companies in Australia have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 20x, you may consider...
Analysis Article Jun 28

A Look At The Fair Value Of West African Resources Limited (ASX:WAF)

Key Insights West African Resources' estimated fair value is AU$1.39 based on Dividend Discount Model With AU$1.61...
Analysis Article May 03

Is West African Resources (ASX:WAF) A Risky Investment?

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article Apr 10

West African Resources Limited's (ASX:WAF) Shares Leap 35% Yet They're Still Not Telling The Full Story

West African Resources Limited ( ASX:WAF ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 35% share price jump in...
Analysis Article Feb 05

Sentiment Still Eluding West African Resources Limited (ASX:WAF)

When close to half the companies in Australia have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 19x, you may consider...
Analysis Article Aug 30

West African Resources Limited Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

It's been a good week for West African Resources Limited ( ASX:WAF ) shareholders, because the company has just...
Analysis Article Apr 14

Here's Why West African Resources (ASX:WAF) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article Jan 13

With EPS Growth And More, West African Resources (ASX:WAF) Makes An Interesting Case

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...

Stability and Growth of Payments

Fetching dividends data

Stable Dividend: Insufficient data to determine if WAF's dividends per share have been stable in the past.

Growing Dividend: Insufficient data to determine if WAF's dividend payments have been increasing.


Dividend Yield vs Market

West African Resources Dividend Yield vs Market
How does WAF dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (WAF)n/a
Market Bottom 25% (AU)2.7%
Market Top 25% (AU)6.9%
Industry Average (Metals and Mining)3.2%
Analyst forecast (WAF) (up to 3 years)9.0%

Notable Dividend: Unable to evaluate WAF's dividend yield against the bottom 25% of dividend payers, as the company has not reported any recent payouts.

High Dividend: Unable to evaluate WAF's dividend yield against the top 25% of dividend payers, as the company has not reported any recent payouts.


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: Insufficient data to calculate WAF's payout ratio to determine if its dividend payments are covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: Unable to calculate sustainability of dividends as WAF has not reported any payouts.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/06 16:03
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/05 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
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  • Insider trading
Management10 years
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  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

West African Resources Limited is covered by 13 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Richard GrayATB Cormark
Nicholas McGarrigleBarrenjoey Markets Pty Limited
Taylor GuyotBarrenjoey Markets Pty Limited