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Critica Ltd

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Op margin
-540,3 %
ROE
-70,4 %
Net margin
-304,4 %
Debt / equity
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About

Critica Ltd is a diversified mining company operating in the basic materials sector, primarily engaged in the exploration and production of minerals.

Business. Critica Ltd (CRI.AX) is a diversified mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. The firm operates within the Basic Materials sector, specifically focusing on mineral resources and diversified mining activities. Its business model is centered on the sale of mining products, with performance typically measured by production volumes and all-in sustaining costs. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic concentrations are not provided in the available data.

Classification92 %
SectorBasic Materials
Business sectorMineral Resources
IndustryDiversified Mining
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
HOLD7 analysts
2 buy4 hold1 sell
Avg 12m price target42,67

Analyst recommendations

7 analysts · consensus Hold
Buy2
Hold4
Sell1
12-month price target
42,67
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
Upcoming events
  • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
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At a glance

Score
not yet scored
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
Hold
7 analysts · indicative
Ownership
American Century Investment Management, Inc.
largest disclosed fund holder
Profitability
-70,4 %
return on equity
Quality
not yet scored

What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

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  • Sector rotation

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    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Company
    • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
    • Macro
    • 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
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • 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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    Signals & dispatch

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    Composite-score breakdown

    Synthesis

    Business

    Critica Ltd (CRI.AX) is a diversified mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. The firm operates within the Basic Materials sector, specifically focusing on mineral resources and diversified mining activities. Its business model is centered on the sale of mining products, with performance typically measured by production volumes and all-in sustaining costs. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic concentrations are not provided in the available data.

    Classification92 %
    SectorBasic Materials
    Business sectorMineral Resources
    IndustryDiversified Mining
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Critica Ltd's capital structure is characterized by a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, indicating a relatively conservative leverage position. However, the company's liquidity is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 3.97, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its liabilities, but with some exposure to cash flow volatility. The company's free cash flow is negative at -6,592,880 AUD, and operating cash flow is also negative at -6,184,110 AUD, indicating ongoing cash outflows from operations.

    Profitability metrics for Critica Ltd are significantly negative, with a return on equity of -0.7036 and a return on assets of -0.574. These figures are well below the industry median for diversified mining companies, which typically exhibit positive returns on equity and assets. The company's operating income is -6,657,310 AUD, and net income is -3,750,940 AUD, reflecting a challenging operating environment and cost overruns.

    Critica Ltd's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no geographic diversification provided in the available data. This lack of segmental and geographic diversification increases the company's exposure to regional economic and regulatory risks.

    The company's growth trajectory is negative, with a significant decline in revenue and profitability. The outlook for the current fiscal year indicates a continuation of this trend, with no positive revenue growth expected. The company's capital expenditure of -18,580 AUD is minimal, suggesting a lack of investment in future growth opportunities.

    Risk factors for Critica Ltd include medium liquidity risk, as the company has negative net cash after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential identified in the basic shares outstanding. However, the company's negative operating and free cash flows suggest a need for external financing, which could introduce future dilution risks.

    Recent events, as disclosed in the company's filings, include ongoing operational challenges and cost overruns. The company has not provided detailed explanations for the negative cash flows or the lack of capital expenditure, which may indicate underlying operational inefficiencies or strategic missteps.

    Key takeaways
    • Critica Ltd is experiencing significant financial distress, with negative operating and net income.
    • The company's capital structure is conservative, but its liquidity is at medium risk due to negative cash flows.
    • Profitability metrics are far below industry medians, indicating poor operational performance.
    • The company lacks geographic and segmental diversification, increasing its exposure to regional risks.
    • Growth prospects are limited, with no capital expenditure and negative cash flows.
    • The company's recent financial performance suggests a need for strategic and operational improvements.

    Bull / Bear case

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    In focus — financials by report

    Valuation

    Market price
    A$0,02
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    A$5.3M
    Net cash
    -A$252.1k
    Current ratio
    4.0
    Debt / equity
    0.1
    ROA
    -57.4%
    ROE
    -70.4%
    Cash conversion
    165.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -1.5%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

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    Business relationships

    Business relationships9 disclosed relationships · 1 type · extracted from filings & disclosures
    Customers9
    Amazon.Com IncAMZN.OCustomer95%Source ↗
    Macy'S IncM.OCustomer95%Source ↗
    MARSHALLS PLCMSLH.LCustomer95%Source ↗
    Ross Stores IncROST.OCustomer95%Source ↗
    Target CorpTGT.OCustomer95%Source ↗
    Walmart IncWMT.OCustomer95%Source ↗
    ANON:CUST:CRI.O:P10.3ANON:CUST:CRI.O:P10.3Customer88%Source ↗
    ANON:CUST:CRI.O:P11ANON:CUST:CRI.O:P11Customer88%Source ↗

    Supply chain

    Vendors → CRI ↔ Partners → Customers · click any node to drill
    VENDORSPARTNERSCUSTOMERSCRICRICritica Ltd9 entitiesAmazon.Com IncDepartment StoresUSCOSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORetailUSMacy'S IncDepartment StoresUSMARSHALLS PLCConstruction MaterialsGBRoss Stores IncDiversified Apparel & AcUSTarget CorpRetailUSWalmart IncFood Retail & DistributiUSANON:CUST:CRI.O:P10.3ANON:CUST:CRI.O:P11
    9 mentions in 10-K0 from corporate websites0 from news dispatches
    Updated 2026-07-04

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    Market position

    Stress test

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    Predictor forecast

    Corporate eventM&A horizon
    M&A probabilityconf 3 %
    Probability
    3 %
    Base rate
    3 %
    Band
    180-day horizon · target 2027-01-23 · 1,0× base rate
    No acquirer candidates identified by the signal model.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-07-27

    Options

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    Estimate revisions

    consensus EPS · 26-week trend
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    Sell-side observations

    LowA$30,00
    MeanA$42,67
    MedianA$41,50
    HighA$53,00
    SpotA$0,02
    +224461.6 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

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

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin-540,3 %Above median
    Net Margin-304,4 %Above median
    ROE-70,4 %Bottom quartile
    Capex / Rev-1,5 %Above P75
    D/E0,05Bottom quartile
    Cash Conv1,65Best in class

    Corporate actions / M&A

    M&A probabilityconf —
    Probability
    3 %
    Base rate
    3 %
    Band
    Low
    180-day horizon · target 2027-01-23 · 1,0× base rate
    No acquirer candidates identified by the signal model.
    Corporate actionsNo corporate-action source connected yet — splits, dividends and buyback events are not tracked for this company. Honest-dim (no data fabricated).

    FX exposure

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    Derivatives & instruments

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    Actions

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    Data sources
    • Market data
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    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • Critica Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-05-27

    Ownership & reference

    Top holders

    • American Century Investment Management, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$49M
    • Dimensional Fund Advisors, L.P.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$63M
    • UBS Financial Services, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$38M
    • AQR Capital Management, LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$15M
    • Victory Capital Management Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$8M
    • AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INCInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$22M
    • BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$201M
    • Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$34M
    • Bank of New York Mellon CorpInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$23M
    • Wellington Management Company, LLPInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$21M
    • Principal Global Investors (Equity)Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$6M
    • Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$20M
    • Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$44M
    • Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$32M
    • Vanguard Capital Management, LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$134M
    • State Street Investment Management (US)Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$54M
    • Northern Trust Investments, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$13M
    • Invesco QQQ TrustFunds · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$9M
    • Franklin Advisers, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$5M
    • Raymond James & Associates, Inc.Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
    • AllianceBernstein L.P.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
    • Nuveen LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,00 %$2M
    • EATON VANCE MANAGEMENTInstitutional Investor · as of 2022-09-300,00 %$0M
    • JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLCInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
    • T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • First Trust Advisors L.P.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Wells Fargo AdvisorsBrokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
    • PNC Investments LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • FMR LLCInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • JONES FINANCIAL COMPANIES LLLPInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • PNC Investments LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M

    Insider activity

    Mixed / flat0 buys · 0 sellsnet $016 insiders · last 365d
    • John Sharon PriceDirector, CEO & President · Common StockOther 62 204 · 2026-06-15
    • John Sharon PriceDirector, CEO & President · Common StockOther 93 302 · 2026-06-15
    • Westenberger Richard F.CFO & COO · Common StockOther 250 · 2026-06-12
    • Eagle JevinDirector · Common StockOther 12 · 2026-06-05
    • Anderson Rochester Jr.Director · Common StockOther 4 266 · 2026-05-14
    • RAUCH STACEYDirector · Common StockOther 4 266 · 2026-05-14
    • Robinson AntonioChf Admin & Comp Ofc Corp Sec · Common StockOther 4 444 · 2026-05-14
    • PRICE GRETCHEN WDirector · Common StockOther 4 266 · 2026-05-14
    • Hipp MarkDirector · Common StockOther 4 266 · 2026-05-14
    • Black Jeffrey HarryDirector · Common StockOther 4 266 · 2026-05-14
    • Stahl StephanieDirector · Common StockOther 4 266 · 2026-05-14
    • Eagle JevinDirector · Common StockOther 4 266 · 2026-05-14
    • Borgen LuisDirector · Common StockOther 4 266 · 2026-05-14
    • Westenberger Richard F.Interim CEO & PRES., CFO & COO · Common StockOther 4 710 · 2026-05-14
    • Palladini Douglas CDirector, CEO & President · Common StockOther 10 957 @ $35,91$393K · 2026-04-03
    • Westenberger Richard F.CFO & COO · Common StockOther 1 085 @ $35,59$39K · 2026-04-01
    • Robinson AntonioChf Admin & Comp Ofc Corp Sec · Common StockOther 543 @ $35,59$19K · 2026-04-01
    • Eagle JevinDirector · Common StockOther 13 · 2026-03-27
    • Borenstein HaliDirector · Common StockOther 13 · 2026-03-27
    • Smith Karen MarieChief Supply Chain Officer · Common StockOther 8 584 · 2026-03-02
    • Robinson AntonioChf Admin & Comp Ofc Corp Sec · Common StockOther 613 @ $34,95$21K · 2026-03-02
    • Robinson AntonioChf Admin & Comp Ofc Corp Sec · Common StockOther 2 341 · 2026-03-02
    • Robinson AntonioChf Admin & Comp Ofc Corp Sec · Common StockOther 7 440 · 2026-03-02
    • Robinson AntonioChf Admin & Comp Ofc Corp Sec · Common StockOther 5 724 · 2026-03-02
    • Robinson AntonioChf Admin & Comp Ofc Corp Sec · Common StockOther 11 160 · 2026-03-02

    Short positioning

    3.7Mshares short+8.1% vs prior
    4.32days to cover
    52.0%short of daily vol
    13fails-to-deliver
    as of 2026-07-15 · short-interest report (free)

    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    CRI.AXCanonical
    ASX · AUD

    Intel & risk

    PredictorM&A prob3 %Full forecast →
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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
    Relationship graph
    CRIAMZN.OCOST.OM.OMSLH.LROST.OTGT.OWMT.OANON:CUSANON:CUSDiversified Mi
    This companySectorCustomers

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
    • Total liabilities (YoY) (2026-01-03 vs 2024-12-28): 3.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Net margin (FY 2026-01-03): 3.2%Derived (calculated)
    • Gross margin (FY 2026-01-03): 45.4%Derived (calculated)
    • Return on equity (FY 2026-01-03): 9.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Return on assets (FY 2026-01-03): 3.6%Derived (calculated)
    • Current ratio (FY 2026-01-03): 2.51xDerived (calculated)
    • Debt-to-equity (FY 2026-01-03): 1.77xDerived (calculated)
    • Capex (YoY) (2026-01-03 vs 2024-12-28): -4.4%Derived (calculated)
    • Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2026-01-03 vs 2024-12-28): 18.0%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (basic) (YoY) (2026-01-03 vs 2024-12-28): -50.6%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2026-01-03 vs 2024-12-28): -50.6%Derived (calculated)
    • Gross profit (YoY) (2026-01-03 vs 2024-12-28): -3.7%Derived (calculated)
    • Long-term debt (YoY) (2026-01-03 vs 2024-12-28): 13.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Net income (YoY) (2026-01-03 vs 2024-12-28): -50.5%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating cash flow (YoY) (2026-01-03 vs 2024-12-28): -59.1%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating income (YoY) (2026-01-03 vs 2024-12-28): -43.5%Derived (calculated)
    • Revenue (YoY) (2026-01-03 vs 2024-12-28): 1.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2026-01-03 vs 2024-12-28): 8.2%Derived (calculated)
    • Total assets (YoY) (2026-01-03 vs 2024-12-28): 5.4%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 3SEC XBRL filing
    • Operating income (annual): USD 143.93MSEC XBRL filing
    • Operating cash flow (annual): USD 122.33MSEC XBRL filing
    • Shares outstanding (annual): 36.43MSEC XBRL filing
    • Current assets (annual): USD 1.27BSEC XBRL filing
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-10-28EVENTUpcomingQ3 2026 earnings (expected) estimated date
    2026-08-01 04:29 UTCFILINGMaterial 8-K
    2026-07-31 00:00 UTCTRANSCRIPTEarnings call — Q3 2026
    2026-07-24EVENTQ2 2026 earnings (expected) estimated date
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: ma_probability (180d)
    2026-06-28 03:14 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-28 03:14 UTCHOLDER1 institutional position change flagged (1 major)
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDERInstitutional holding changed
    2026-06-21 02:57 UTCHOLDER1 institutional position change flagged (1 major)
    2026-06-15 00:00 UTCINSIDER4 insider transactions — 2026-06
    2026-06-15INSIDERJohn Sharon Price transacted 62.2k sh — Director, CEO & President
    2026-06-15INSIDERJohn Sharon Price transacted 93.3k sh — Director, CEO & President
    2026-06-12INSIDERWestenberger Richard F. transacted 250 sh — CFO & COO
    2026-06-05INSIDEREagle Jevin transacted 12 sh — Director
    2026-05-14 00:00 UTCINSIDER10 insider transactions — 2026-05
    2026-05-14FILING8-K filing →
    2026-05-14INSIDERAnderson Rochester Jr. transacted 4.3k sh — Director
    2026-05-14INSIDERRAUCH STACEY transacted 4.3k sh — Director
    2026-05-14INSIDERRobinson Antonio transacted 4.4k sh — Chf Admin & Comp Ofc Corp Sec
    2026-05-14INSIDERPRICE GRETCHEN W transacted 4.3k sh — Director
    2026-05-14INSIDERHipp Mark transacted 4.3k sh — Director
    2026-05-14INSIDERBlack Jeffrey Harry transacted 4.3k sh — Director
    2026-05-14INSIDERStahl Stephanie transacted 4.3k sh — Director
    2026-05-14INSIDEREagle Jevin transacted 4.3k sh — Director
    2026-05-14INSIDERBorgen Luis transacted 4.3k sh — Director
    2026-05-14INSIDERWestenberger Richard F. transacted 4.7k sh — Interim CEO & PRES., CFO & COO
    2026-05-06FILING10-Q filing →
    2026-05-06FILING8-K filing →
    2026-05-01FILING8-K filing →
    2026-04-03 00:00 UTCINSIDER3 insider transactions — 2026-04 · net sell $451k
    2026-04-03INSIDERPalladini Douglas C transacted 11.0k sh — Director, CEO & President ~$393k
    2026-04-01FILINGDEF 14A filing →
    2026-04-01INSIDERWestenberger Richard F. transacted 1.1k sh — CFO & COO ~$39k
    2026-04-01INSIDERRobinson Antonio transacted 543 sh — Chf Admin & Comp Ofc Corp Sec ~$19k
    2026-03-27 00:00 UTCINSIDER23 insider transactions — 2026-03 · net sell $144k
    2026-03-27INSIDEREagle Jevin transacted 13 sh — Director
    2026-03-27INSIDERBorenstein Hali transacted 13 sh — Director
    2026-03-02INSIDERSmith Karen Marie transacted 8.6k sh — Chief Supply Chain Officer
    2026-03-02INSIDERRobinson Antonio transacted 613 sh — Chf Admin & Comp Ofc Corp Sec ~$21k
    2026-03-02INSIDERRobinson Antonio transacted 2.3k sh — Chf Admin & Comp Ofc Corp Sec
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