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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: MTAL (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -11.66% | Avg. Invested days 75 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 769.37M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 14.25 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 14.25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 392575 | Beta 0.13 | 52 Weeks Range 9.01 - 15.26 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 9.01 - 15.26 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.14 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -23.97% | Operating Margin (TTM) 17.26% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.48% | Return on Equity (TTM) -19.84% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 40.16 | Enterprise Value 1010897777 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.26 |
Enterprise Value 1010897777 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.26 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.97 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 17.13 | Shares Outstanding 82462000 | Shares Floating 65990355 |
Shares Outstanding 82462000 | Shares Floating 65990355 | ||
Percent Insiders 20.95 | Percent Institutions 34.23 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4.5 | Target Price 17.5 | Buy 2 | Strong Buy 2 |
Buy 2 | Strong Buy 2 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Metals Acquisition Limited
Company Overview
History and Background
Metals Acquisition Limited (MACQ) is a blank check company (SPAC) formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. It completed an acquisition of the CSA Copper Mine in Australia in March 2023.
Core Business Areas
- Copper Mining: Operates and develops copper mining assets, currently focused on the CSA Copper Mine in Australia.
Leadership and Structure
Executive Chairman & CEO: Mick McMullen. The company has a board of directors overseeing operations and strategy.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Copper Concentrate: The primary product is copper concentrate produced from the CSA Copper Mine. Market share data is not readily available, but it competes with major copper producers like Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), BHP Group (BHP), and Rio Tinto (RIO).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The copper industry is driven by global demand for infrastructure, electronics, and renewable energy technologies. Copper prices are influenced by economic growth, supply disruptions, and geopolitical factors.
Positioning
MACQ is a smaller player in the copper market, focused on efficient operation of its core asset (CSA Mine). Its competitive advantage depends on operational efficiency and access to high-grade copper ore.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global copper market is valued in the hundreds of billions of dollars. MACQ is positioned to capture a share of this market through production from its CSA mine. TAM is not clearly defined in the source.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- High-grade copper deposit at CSA Mine
- Experienced management team with mining expertise
- Geopolitical stability of Australia
Weaknesses
- Single asset concentration (CSA Mine)
- Relatively small scale compared to major copper producers
- High debt load following the acquisition of the mine
Opportunities
- Exploration potential to expand reserves at CSA Mine
- Potential for operational improvements to reduce costs
- Strategic acquisitions to diversify asset base
Threats
- Fluctuations in copper prices
- Operational risks associated with mining
- Environmental regulations and community relations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- FCX
- BHP
- RIO
- SCCO
Competitive Landscape
MACQ is a small player relative to the large, diversified mining companies. Its success depends on efficient operation of CSA mine and ability to execute on growth strategies.
Major Acquisitions
CSA Copper Mine
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1100
- Strategic Rationale: The acquisition provides MACQ with a producing copper mine and a platform for growth in the copper market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Limited historical growth as a SPAC. Growth depends on the performance of CSA Mine post-acquisition.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on the development of CSA Mine and potential acquisitions. Analyst estimates are unavailable without significant research resources.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on optimizing operations at CSA Mine to increase production and reduce costs.
Summary
Metals Acquisition Limited is a newly formed company focused on copper mining through its CSA Mine asset. Its success hinges on efficient operation and expansion of this mine and strategic growth decisions. It faces risks associated with commodity price fluctuations and operational challenges. Being a recent SPAC acquisition, its current weak financial health and small market share compared to major players makes this a risky investment. They need to look out for cash flow issues that could arise if commodity prices turn down.
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BHP

BHP Group Limited



BHP

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FCX

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FCX

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RIO

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RIO

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SCCO

Southern Copper Corporation



SCCO

Southern Copper Corporation
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings, press releases, and publicly available industry reports.
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on limited available information and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data is estimated.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Metals Acquisition Limited
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-09-20 | CEO & Director Mr. Michael James W. McMullen B.Sc., M.A. | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Copper | Full time employees - | Website https://www.maccopperlimited.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.maccopperlimited.com |
MAC Copper Limited focuses on operating and acquiring metals and mining businesses in Australia. It operates the Cornish, Scottish and Australian underground copper mine in Cobar, Australia. The company was formerly known as Metals Acquisition Limited and changed its name to MAC Copper Limited in December 2024. MAC Copper Limited was incorporated in 2022 and is headquartered in Saint Helier, Jersey.
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