Metals Exploration plc

AIM:MTL Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£417.2m

Metals Exploration Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 0/6

Metals Exploration has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 30.2%, while the Metals and Mining industry saw earnings growing at 5.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 12.6% per year.

Key information

30.15%

Earnings growth rate

30.55%

EPS growth rate

Metals and Mining Industry Growth19.58%
Revenue growth rate12.55%
Return on equity-6.98%
Net Margin-7.48%
Last Earnings Update30 Jun 2025

Recent past performance updates

Analysis Article • Sep 30

Why Metals Exploration's (LON:MTL) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem

Even though Metals Exploration plc ( LON:MTL ) posted strong earnings recently, the stock hasn't reacted in a large...

Recent updates

Analysis Article • Jun 17

Metals Exploration plc's (LON:MTL) Shares Climb 26% But Its Business Is Yet to Catch Up

Metals Exploration plc ( LON:MTL ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 26% gain in the last month alone...
Analysis Article • Jan 30

We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Metals Exploration (LON:MTL) Passed With Ease

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...
Analysis Article • Nov 02

Further Upside For Metals Exploration plc (LON:MTL) Shares Could Introduce Price Risks After 27% Bounce

Metals Exploration plc ( LON:MTL ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 27% gain in the last month alone...
Analysis Article • Sep 30

Why Metals Exploration's (LON:MTL) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem

Even though Metals Exploration plc ( LON:MTL ) posted strong earnings recently, the stock hasn't reacted in a large...
Analysis Article • Sep 17

Metals Exploration plc (LON:MTL) Stock Catapults 28% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Industry

Metals Exploration plc ( LON:MTL ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 28% share price jump in the...
Analysis Article • Aug 28

Is Now The Time To Put Metals Exploration (LON:MTL) On Your Watchlist?

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...
Analysis Article • Aug 02

Metals Exploration plc's (LON:MTL) Low P/S No Reason For Excitement

Metals Exploration plc's ( LON:MTL ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.7x might make it look like a buy right now...
Analysis Article • Mar 21

Metals Exploration plc's (LON:MTL) Share Price Boosted 39% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too

Metals Exploration plc ( LON:MTL ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 39% share price jump in the...
Analysis Article • Jan 20

Metals Exploration plc's (LON:MTL) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking

When close to half the companies operating in the Metals and Mining industry in the United Kingdom have price-to-sales...
Analysis Article • Aug 31

Under The Bonnet, Metals Exploration's (LON:MTL) Returns Look Impressive

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term? One...
Analysis Article • May 27

Under The Bonnet, Metals Exploration's (LON:MTL) Returns Look Impressive

If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...
Analysis Article • Jan 05

Returns On Capital Are A Standout For Metals Exploration (LON:MTL)

To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Ideally, a business will...
Analysis Article • Oct 07

Is Metals Exploration (LON:MTL) Using Too Much Debt?

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 • Jun 16

Is Metals Exploration (LON:MTL) 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 • Apr 29

Why We Like The Returns At Metals Exploration (LON:MTL)

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...
Analysis Article • Nov 28

Why We Like The Returns At Metals Exploration (LON:MTL)

If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...
Analysis Article • Oct 23

We Think Metals Exploration (LON:MTL) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article • Jul 21

Metals Exploration (LON:MTL) Could Become A Multi-Bagger

If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. One common...
Analysis Article • May 23

A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From Metals Exploration plc's (LON:MTL) 49% Share Price Climb

Metals Exploration plc ( LON:MTL ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...
Analysis Article • Jan 25

We're Not So Sure You Should Rely on Metals Exploration's (LON:MTL) Statutory Earnings

Many investors consider it preferable to invest in profitable companies over unprofitable ones, because profitability...

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Metals Exploration makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

AIM:MTL Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Jun 25219-16340
31 Mar 252055250
31 Dec 2419126160
30 Sep 2418083130
30 Jun 24168141100
31 Mar 2416713090
31 Dec 2316711990
30 Sep 231628290
30 Jun 231564580
31 Mar 231402790
31 Dec 22124990
30 Sep 221257100
30 Jun 221256100
31 Mar 22127990
31 Dec 211301180
30 Sep 211311480
30 Jun 211321780
31 Mar 211271380
31 Dec 20122980
30 Sep 201141570
30 Jun 201072160
31 Mar 201011780
31 Dec 19941490
30 Sep 1982-79110
30 Jun 1970-171120
31 Mar 1966-174110
31 Dec 1861-176100
30 Sep 1858-97100
30 Jun 1855-18100
31 Mar 1850-18110
31 Dec 1745-17110
30 Sep 1737-19120
30 Jun 1729-21140
31 Mar 1718-21130
31 Dec 168-24130
30 Sep 164-2090
30 Jun 160-1760
31 Mar 160-1150
31 Dec 150-350
30 Sep 150-350

Quality Earnings: MTL is currently unprofitable.

Growing Profit Margin: MTL is currently unprofitable.

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: MTL is unprofitable, but has reduced losses over the past 5 years at a rate of 30.2% per year.

Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare MTL's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable

Earnings vs Industry: MTL is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Metals and Mining industry (108.1%).

Return on Equity

High ROE: MTL has a negative Return on Equity (-6.98%), as it is currently unprofitable.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/08 09:53
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/08 00:00
Earnings2025/06/30
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

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Management10 years
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Analyst Sources

Metals Exploration plc is covered by 2 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
Jonathan GuyHannam & Partners (Advisory) LLP
Duncan HayPanmure Liberum