West African Resources Limited

ASX:WAF Stock Report

Market Cap: AU$1.7b

West African Resources Future Growth

Future criteria checks 6/6

West African Resources is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 28.6% and 42.1% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 48.4% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 26.8% in 3 years.

Key information

28.6%

Earnings growth rate

48.4%

EPS growth rate

Metals and Mining earnings growth10.6%
Revenue growth rate42.1%
Future return on equity26.8%
Analyst coverage

Low

Last updated05 Dec 2024

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

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

Nov 06
The Market Lifts West African Resources Limited (ASX:WAF) Shares 28% But It Can Do More

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

Sep 18
Market Cool On West African Resources Limited's (ASX:WAF) Earnings

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

Jun 28
A Look At The Fair Value Of West African Resources Limited (ASX:WAF)

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

May 03
Is West African Resources (ASX:WAF) A Risky Investment?

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

Apr 10
West African Resources Limited's (ASX:WAF) Shares Leap 35% Yet They're Still Not Telling The Full Story

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

Feb 05
Sentiment Still Eluding West African Resources Limited (ASX:WAF)

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

Aug 30
West African Resources Limited Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

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

Apr 14
Here's Why West African Resources (ASX:WAF) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

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

Jan 13
With EPS Growth And More, West African Resources (ASX:WAF) Makes An Interesting Case

We Think West African Resources (ASX:WAF) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Dec 08
We Think West African Resources (ASX:WAF) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Do West African Resources' (ASX:WAF) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Aug 29
Do West African Resources' (ASX:WAF) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

There's No Escaping West African Resources Limited's (ASX:WAF) Muted Earnings

Jul 29
There's No Escaping West African Resources Limited's (ASX:WAF) Muted Earnings

Should You Be Adding West African Resources (ASX:WAF) To Your Watchlist Today?

May 25
Should You Be Adding West African Resources (ASX:WAF) To Your Watchlist Today?

Is Now The Time To Put West African Resources (ASX:WAF) On Your Watchlist?

Feb 23
Is Now The Time To Put West African Resources (ASX:WAF) On Your Watchlist?

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

Dec 16
Is West African Resources (ASX:WAF) Using Too Much Debt?

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

Oct 31
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of West African Resources Limited (ASX:WAF)

Should You Be Adding West African Resources (ASX:WAF) To Your Watchlist Today?

Sep 21
Should You Be Adding West African Resources (ASX:WAF) To Your Watchlist Today?

Why The 50% Return On Capital At West African Resources (ASX:WAF) Should Have Your Attention

Jun 18
Why The 50% Return On Capital At West African Resources (ASX:WAF) Should Have Your Attention

We Think Shareholders Will Probably Be Generous With West African Resources Limited's (ASX:WAF) CEO Compensation

May 07
We Think Shareholders Will Probably Be Generous With West African Resources Limited's (ASX:WAF) CEO Compensation

West African Resources' (ASX:WAF) Promising Earnings May Rest On Soft Foundations

Apr 02
West African Resources' (ASX:WAF) Promising Earnings May Rest On Soft Foundations

Shareholders Are Raving About How The West African Resources (ASX:WAF) Share Price Increased 829%

Feb 25
Shareholders Are Raving About How The West African Resources (ASX:WAF) Share Price Increased 829%

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

ASX:WAF - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (AUD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20261,8235436057692
12/31/20251,1943312555362
12/31/2024721190-2232642
6/30/2024696155-84215N/A
3/31/2024679151-52212N/A
12/31/2023661147-20209N/A
9/30/2023628145-34202N/A
6/30/2023596144-49195N/A
3/31/2023602154-23189N/A
12/31/20226081643184N/A
9/30/2022688191116266N/A
6/30/2022768219228348N/A
3/31/2022740204235349N/A
12/31/2021712189242350N/A
9/30/2021616170190274N/A
6/30/2021519152138198N/A
3/31/202141512184173N/A
12/31/20203118931148N/A
9/30/202018546-7198N/A
6/30/2020592-17448N/A
3/31/202030-1-19521N/A
12/31/20191-4-216-7N/A
12/31/20181-7-32-8N/A
9/30/20181-22-26-21N/A
6/30/20180-25-23-23N/A
3/31/20180-23N/A-21N/A
12/31/20170-22N/A-19N/A
9/30/20170-16N/A-16N/A
6/30/20170-14N/A-14N/A
3/31/20170-13N/A-12N/A
12/31/20160-10N/A-10N/A
9/30/20160-9N/A-8N/A
6/30/20160-8N/A-6N/A
3/31/20160-7N/A-6N/A
12/31/20150-7N/A-6N/A
9/30/20150-8N/A-5N/A
6/30/20150-8N/A-5N/A
3/31/20150-8N/A-5N/A
12/31/20140-15N/A-5N/A
9/30/20140-14N/A-5N/A
6/30/20140-14N/A-5N/A
3/31/20140-15N/A-6N/A
12/31/20130-7N/A-7N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: WAF's forecast earnings growth (28.6% per year) is above the savings rate (2.6%).

Earnings vs Market: WAF's earnings (28.6% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the Australian market (12.5% per year).

High Growth Earnings: WAF's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: WAF's revenue (42.1% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the Australian market (5.8% per year).

High Growth Revenue: WAF's revenue (42.1% per year) is forecast to grow faster than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: WAF's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (26.8%)

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/17 02:31
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/17 00:00
Earnings2024/06/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

West African Resources Limited is covered by 13 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.

AnalystInstitution
Nicholas McGarrigleBarrenjoey Markets Pty Limited
Dale KoendersBarrenjoey Markets Pty Limited
Duncan HughesBell Potter