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46,4M AUD
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Op margin
ROE
-20,4 %
Net margin
Debt / equity
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About

Cobalt (COB.AX) is a mining company focused on the exploration and production of specialty metals, primarily operating in the Basic Materials sector.

Business. Cobalt (COB.AX) is a mining company focused on the exploration and production of specialty metals, primarily operating in the Basic Materials sector.

Classification92 %
SectorBasic Materials
Business sectorMineral Resources
IndustrySpecialty Mining & Metals
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At a glance

Score
24
composite score
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
not yet wired
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
-20,4 %
return on equity
Quality
56
quality score (0-100)

What drives this business

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News & coverage

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    Industrials−1,1 %−0,3 %−1,8 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,6 %

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-07-24 ↑ At a glance

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    Upcoming catalysts

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    • Macro
    • Rate decisionFederal Reserve rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-29 · US
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Composite-score breakdown

    Composite score24 / 100
    Composite score 0-100 · Data quality 0,56
    Data quality0,56 / 1.00

    Synthesis

    Business

    Cobalt (COB.AX) is a mining company focused on the exploration and production of specialty metals, primarily operating in the Basic Materials sector.

    Classification92 %
    SectorBasic Materials
    Business sectorMineral Resources
    IndustrySpecialty Mining & Metals
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Cobalt's capital structure is characterized by a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08, indicating a conservative leverage position relative to its equity base. However, the company's liquidity is rated as medium, with a current ratio of 0.51, suggesting that it may struggle to meet short-term obligations with its current assets. The company has no cash and equivalents on its balance sheet, and its operating and free cash flows are negative, at -6.85 million and -7.11 million AUD respectively, signaling a lack of internal cash generation.

    Profitability metrics for Cobalt are weak, with a return on equity (ROE) of -20.41% and a return on assets (ROA) of -18.17%, both significantly below the industry median for specialty mining and metals. The company reported a net loss of 6.10 million AUD and an operating loss of 8.90 million AUD, indicating a challenging operating environment. The EV/EBITDA ratio is negative at -5.87, further highlighting the company's unprofitable operations and lack of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA).

    Geographically and segment-wise, Cobalt's revenue concentration is not disclosed in the available data, but the absence of revenue in the latest financial snapshot suggests a potential operational or reporting issue. The company's business is likely concentrated in its core mining operations, with no diversification into other revenue streams.

    The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no revenue reported in the latest period and a net loss. The outlook for the current and next fiscal years is not provided in the data, but the negative operating and free cash flows suggest a lack of momentum in revenue generation or cost control. The absence of revenue and the negative cash flows indicate a potential decline in the company's market position and operational performance.

    Risk factors for Cobalt include its negative operating and free cash flows, which could lead to liquidity constraints and the need for external financing. The company's dilution potential is rated as low, but the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt is a key flag. The company's financial health is further compromised by its inability to generate positive cash flows from operations, which could lead to increased reliance on debt or equity financing in the future.

    Recent events and filings for Cobalt are not detailed in the available data, but the financial snapshot indicates a period of operational difficulty. The company's negative cash flows and lack of revenue suggest a need for strategic adjustments or restructuring to improve its financial position.

    Key takeaways
    • Cobalt has a low debt-to-equity ratio but faces liquidity challenges with a current ratio of 0.51.
    • The company is unprofitable, with a negative ROE and ROA, and no revenue reported in the latest period.
    • The absence of cash and negative cash flows indicate a lack of internal cash generation and potential operational issues.
    • The company's growth trajectory is unclear, with no revenue and a net loss reported.
    • Risk factors include liquidity constraints and the need for external financing, with a low dilution potential.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    A$0,08
    Market cap
    A$49.9M
    Enterprise value
    A$52.2M
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    1.7x
    P / Tangible book
    1.7x
    Tangible book
    A$29.9M
    Net cash
    -A$2.3M
    Current ratio
    0.5
    Debt / equity
    0.1
    ROA
    -18.2%
    ROE
    -20.4%
    Cash conversion
    112.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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    — missing data

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    ROE-20,4 %Below median
    D/E0,08Below median
    Cash Conv1,12Above median

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    Data sources
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    • Issuer disclosures
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    How metrics are computed
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Market Price
      input from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
    • Market Cap
      market_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    Source documents
    • COB.AX Market data — financials · 2026-05-27

    Ownership & reference

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    Geographic breakdown

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    Intel & risk

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    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-07-24 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage