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DEFN.V TSX Venture Non-Gold Precious Metals & Minerals

Defn.V

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65,2M CAD
P/E
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Op margin
ROE
-15,5 %
Net margin
Debt / equity
0,09
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About

DEFN.V is engaged in the mining of non-gold precious metals and minerals, generating revenue primarily through the extraction and sale of these materials.

Business. DEFN.V is engaged in the mining of non-gold precious metals and minerals, generating revenue primarily through the extraction and sale of these materials.

Classification92 %
SectorBasic Materials
Business sectorMineral Resources
IndustryNon-Gold Precious Metals & Minerals
ActivityMining
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
BUY1 analysts
1 buy0 hold0 sell
Avg 12m price target0,70

Analyst recommendations

1 analysts · consensus Buy
Buy1
Hold0
Sell0
12-month price target
0,70
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
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At a glance

Score
35
composite score
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
Buy
1 analysts · indicative
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
-15,5 %
return on equity
Quality
59
quality score (0-100)

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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    Analysis

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

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • 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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    Signals & dispatch

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    Composite-score breakdown

    Composite score35 / 100
    Composite score 0-100 · Data quality 0,59
    Data quality0,59 / 1.00

    Synthesis

    Business

    DEFN.V is engaged in the mining of non-gold precious metals and minerals, generating revenue primarily through the extraction and sale of these materials.

    Classification92 %
    SectorBasic Materials
    Business sectorMineral Resources
    IndustryNon-Gold Precious Metals & Minerals
    ActivityMining
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    ### Capital Structure and Liquidity DEFN.V has a market capitalization of CAD 71.13 million and a price-to-book ratio of 1.91, indicating that the market values the company at a premium to its book value. The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium risk, with a current ratio of 0.11, suggesting limited short-term liquidity to cover immediate liabilities. The company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which raises concerns about its ability to meet short-term obligations.

    ### Profitability and Returns DEFN.V is currently unprofitable, with an operating loss of CAD 4.17 million and a net loss of CAD 5.77 million. The company's return on equity is -15.46%, and its return on assets is -12.62%, both of which are negative and indicate poor capital efficiency and asset utilization. The EV/EBITDA ratio is -17.90, further highlighting the company's unprofitability and the challenges it faces in generating positive cash flows.

    ### Segments and Geographic Exposure The company's financial data does not provide specific details on revenue by segment or geographic region. However, the mining industry is typically characterized by high capital intensity and exposure to commodity price volatility, which can significantly impact profitability.

    ### Growth Trajectory The company's outlook for the current fiscal year is not explicitly provided, but the negative operating and net income suggest a challenging growth environment. The company's capital expenditures of CAD 1.52 million indicate ongoing investment in its operations, which may be aimed at improving future profitability. However, the negative free cash flow of CAD 7.23 million suggests that the company is not generating sufficient cash to fund its operations and investments without external financing.

    ### Risk Factors The company faces medium liquidity risk, as indicated by its current ratio of 0.11 and negative net cash position. The risk of dilution is assessed as low, but the company's negative free cash flow and high capital expenditures may necessitate additional financing, which could lead to share dilution. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09 suggests a relatively low level of leverage, which is a positive factor in terms of financial stability.

    ### Recent Events Recent analyst estimates indicate a mean price target of CAD 0.70, with a median and high price target also at CAD 0.70, suggesting a consensus among analysts for a potential increase in the stock price. The mean recommendation is 2.00, indicating a "buy" rating, with one analyst issuing a "buy" recommendation and no strong buy or hold ratings.

    Key takeaways
    • DEFN.V is currently unprofitable with negative operating and net income.
    • The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 0.11 and negative net cash.
    • The company's return on equity and return on assets are both negative, indicating poor capital efficiency.
    • Analysts have a positive outlook, with a mean price target of CAD 0.70 and a "buy" recommendation.
    • The company's capital expenditures suggest ongoing investment, but negative free cash flow indicates a need for external financing.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    $0,17
    Market cap
    $71.1M
    Enterprise value
    $74.6M
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    1.9x
    P / Tangible book
    1.9x
    Tangible book
    $37.3M
    Net cash
    -$3.5M
    Current ratio
    0.1
    Debt / equity
    0.1
    ROA
    -12.6%
    ROE
    -15.5%
    Cash conversion
    44.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution1 analysts
    Strong buy0
    Buy1
    Hold0
    Sell0
    Strong sell0
    12-month price target$0,70 · Median $0,70
    Low $0,70High $0,70

    Estimate revisions

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    Sell-side observations

    Low$0,70
    Mean$0,70
    Median$0,70
    High$0,70
    Spot$0,17
    +324.2 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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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-15,5 %Below median
    D/E0,09Below median
    Cash Conv0,44Below median

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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
    • 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
    • DEFN.V Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
    • Defense Metals Corp Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-27

    Ownership & reference

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    DEFN.VCanonical
    TSX Venture · CAD

    Intel & risk

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

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
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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