West African Resources Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 6/6
West African Resources has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 20.9%, while the Metals and Mining industry saw earnings growing at 15.2% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 16.8% per year. West African Resources's return on equity is 32.3%, and it has net margins of 30.7%.
Key information
20.94%
Earnings growth rate
14.92%
EPS growth rate
| Metals and Mining Industry Growth | 22.33% |
| Revenue growth rate | 16.79% |
| Return on equity | 32.27% |
| Net Margin | 30.71% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Dec 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 15
WAF: Speculative Upside Will Depend On Sustained High Margin Gold Output
Analysts have held their A$ fair value estimate steady for West African Resources while fine tuning inputs such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. This reflects refreshed views on the stock's risk profile and earnings power without a change to the overall price target.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...
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...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How West African Resources makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | 1,543 | 474 | 27 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 1,203 | 401 | 24 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 863 | 327 | 21 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 796 | 276 | 19 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 730 | 224 | 17 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 713 | 189 | 17 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 696 | 155 | 17 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 679 | 151 | 17 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 661 | 147 | 16 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 628 | 145 | 15 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 596 | 144 | 14 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 602 | 154 | 14 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 608 | 164 | 15 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 688 | 191 | 15 | 1 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 768 | 219 | 15 | 1 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 740 | 204 | 13 | 1 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 712 | 189 | 11 | 1 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 616 | 170 | 10 | 1 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 519 | 152 | 10 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 415 | 121 | 10 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 311 | 89 | 10 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 185 | 46 | 9 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 59 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 30 | -1 | 8 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 1 | -4 | 7 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1 | -7 | 7 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 1 | -22 | 23 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 0 | -25 | 26 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 0 | -23 | 23 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 0 | -22 | 20 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 0 | -16 | 16 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 0 | -14 | 14 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 0 | -13 | 13 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 0 | -10 | 10 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 0 | -9 | 9 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 0 | -8 | 7 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 0 | -7 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 0 | -7 | 6 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 0 | -8 | 8 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 0 | -8 | 8 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: WAF has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: WAF's current net profit margins (30.7%) are higher than last year (30.7%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: WAF's earnings have grown significantly by 20.9% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: WAF's earnings growth over the past year (111.8%) exceeds its 5-year average (20.9% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: WAF earnings growth over the past year (111.8%) exceeded the Metals and Mining industry 59.9%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: WAF's Return on Equity (32.3%) is considered high.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/16 01:11 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/16 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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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
West African Resources Limited is covered by 14 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.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Richard Gray | ATB Cormark |
| Taylor Guyot | Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited |
| Nicholas McGarrigle | Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited |