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WARRIOR MET COAL, INC.

Iron & SteelVerified

Warrior Met Coal maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 3.48 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07, indicating a conservative capital structure. The company holds $202.6 million in cash and equivalents, while total liabilities amount to $619.0 million. Despite a negative operating cash flow of -$11.7 million in Q1 2026, the company's liquidity remains robust, supported by its low leverage and substantial equity base of $2.2 billion. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 3.28% and a return on assets (ROA) of 2.56%, which are below the industry median for steelmaking coal producers. These figures suggest that the company is generating modest returns relative to its equity and asset base. The company's operating income of $79.4 million and net income of $72.3 million in Q1 2026 reflect a healthy margin, but the ROE and ROA indicate that there is room for improvement in asset utilization and capital efficiency. Geographically, Warrior Met Coal's revenue is concentrated in international markets, particularly in Europe, South America, and Asia. The company's export terminal at the Port of Mobile is a critical node in its supply chain, and any disruptions at this terminal could impact its ability to deliver coal to customers. The company's operations are also exposed to geopolitical risks, including the Russia-Ukraine war and conflicts in the Middle East, which could affect global steel demand and coal prices. The company's growth trajectory is supported by the commencement of longwall operations at Blue Creek, which is expected to increase annual nameplate production capacity to 13.7 million metric tons per year, up from 7.3 million metric tons. This expansion is projected to boost production by 88%, although actual sales and production volumes will depend on market conditions. The company's outlook for the current fiscal year includes a focus on maintaining production efficiency and managing costs amid inflationary pressures and potential transportation disruptions. Risk factors include medium dilution potential, with source documents mentioning dilution or offering risk. The company's liquidity risk is low, but it faces challenges related to environmental, health, and safety regulations, as well as potential liability under the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The company's substantial indebtedness and debt service requirements also pose a risk, although its current liquidity position is strong. The company's ability to comply with covenants in its Amended ABL Facility and Indenture is a key concern, as is its exposure to global steel demand and the downstream impact on coal prices. Recent events include the redemption of all outstanding 8.00% senior secured notes due 2024 using net proceeds from a new offering and cash on hand. The company also announced plans to increase production capacity at Blue Creek, which is expected to enhance its nameplate production. These developments reflect the company's strategic focus on expanding its production capabilities and managing its debt obligations.

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Profile
CompanyWARRIOR MET COAL, INC.
ExchangeNYSE
TickerHCC
CIK0001691303
SICSilver Ores
SectorBasic Materials
BusinessMineral Resources
Industry groupMineral Resources
IndustryIron & Steel
AI analysis

Business. Warrior Met Coal, Inc. produces and exports steelmaking coal (hard coking coal) from underground mines in Alabama, primarily serving blast furnace steel producers in Europe, South America, and Asia.

Classification. Warrior Met Coal is classified under the Basic Materials economic sector, Mineral Resources business sector, and Iron & Steel industry with a confidence level of 0.92.

Warrior Met Coal maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 3.48 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07, indicating a conservative capital structure. The company holds $202.6 million in cash and equivalents, while total liabilities amount to $619.0 million. Despite a negative operating cash flow of -$11.7 million in Q1 2026, the company's liquidity remains robust, supported by its low leverage and substantial equity base of $2.2 billion. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 3.28% and a return on assets (ROA) of 2.56%, which are below the industry median for steelmaking coal producers. These figures suggest that the company is generating modest returns relative to its equity and asset base. The company's operating income of $79.4 million and net income of $72.3 million in Q1 2026 reflect a healthy margin, but the ROE and ROA indicate that there is room for improvement in asset utilization and capital efficiency. Geographically, Warrior Met Coal's revenue is concentrated in international markets, particularly in Europe, South America, and Asia. The company's export terminal at the Port of Mobile is a critical node in its supply chain, and any disruptions at this terminal could impact its ability to deliver coal to customers. The company's operations are also exposed to geopolitical risks, including the Russia-Ukraine war and conflicts in the Middle East, which could affect global steel demand and coal prices. The company's growth trajectory is supported by the commencement of longwall operations at Blue Creek, which is expected to increase annual nameplate production capacity to 13.7 million metric tons per year, up from 7.3 million metric tons. This expansion is projected to boost production by 88%, although actual sales and production volumes will depend on market conditions. The company's outlook for the current fiscal year includes a focus on maintaining production efficiency and managing costs amid inflationary pressures and potential transportation disruptions. Risk factors include medium dilution potential, with source documents mentioning dilution or offering risk. The company's liquidity risk is low, but it faces challenges related to environmental, health, and safety regulations, as well as potential liability under the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The company's substantial indebtedness and debt service requirements also pose a risk, although its current liquidity position is strong. The company's ability to comply with covenants in its Amended ABL Facility and Indenture is a key concern, as is its exposure to global steel demand and the downstream impact on coal prices. Recent events include the redemption of all outstanding 8.00% senior secured notes due 2024 using net proceeds from a new offering and cash on hand. The company also announced plans to increase production capacity at Blue Creek, which is expected to enhance its nameplate production. These developments reflect the company's strategic focus on expanding its production capabilities and managing its debt obligations.
Key takeaways
  • Warrior Met Coal has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 3.48 and a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07.
  • The company's profitability metrics, including ROE of 3.28% and ROA of 2.56%, are below industry medians, indicating room for improvement in asset utilization.
  • The company's revenue is concentrated in international markets, and its operations are exposed to geopolitical risks that could affect global steel demand and coal prices.
  • The commencement of longwall operations at Blue Creek is expected to increase annual nameplate production capacity by 88%, although actual sales will depend on market conditions.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodQ1 2026
CurrencyUSD
Revenue
Gross profit
Operating income$79.4M
Net income$72.3M
R&D
SG&A
D&A$52.3M
SBC$10.1M
Operating cash flow-$11.7M
CapEx
Free cash flow
Total assets$2.82B
Total liabilities$619.0M
Total equity$2.20B
Cash & equivalents$202.6M
Long-term debt$154.4M
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY2025$45.7M$57.0M
FY2024$254.9M$250.6M
FY2025$254.9M$250.6M
FY2023$541.4M$478.6M
FY2024$541.4M$478.6M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY2025
FY2024
FY2025
FY2023
FY2024
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY2025$2.78B$2.14B$300.0M
FY2024$2.59B$2.09B$491.5M
FY2025$2.59B$2.09B$491.5M
FY2023$2.36B$1.87B$738.2M
FY2024$2.36B$1.87B$738.2M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY2025$229.2M$20.0M
FY2024$367.4M$22.1M
FY2025$367.4M$22.1M
FY2023$701.1M$18.2M
FY2024$701.1M$18.2M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
Q1 2026$79.4M$72.3M
Q1 2026
Q3 2025$11.1M$34.0M
Q2 2025-$9.7M-$2.6M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
Q1 2026
Q1 2026
Q3 2025
Q2 2025
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
Q1 2026$2.82B$2.20B$202.6M
Q1 2026$2.78B$2.14B$300.0M
Q3 2025$2.68B$2.12B$336.3M
Q2 2025$2.65B$2.08B$383.3M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
Q1 2026-$11.7M$10.1M
Q1 2026
Q3 2025$153.2M$15.3M
Q2 2025$48.5M$10.1M
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$2.20B
Net cash$48.2M
Current ratio3.5
Debt/Equity0.1
ROA2.6%
ROE3.3%
Cash conversion-16.0%
CapEx/Revenue
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio-0.1%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskMedium
Liquidity riskLow
  • Source documents mention dilution or offering risk.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Mining · cohort 2 companies
MetricHCCActivity
Op margin-2.9% medp25 -34.7% · p75 15.6%
Net margin1.2% medp25 -11.7% · p75 11.1%
Gross margin1.9% medp25 1.9% · p75 1.9%
R&D / revenue0.5% medp25 0.4% · p75 0.5%
CapEx / revenue43.7% medp25 27.1% · p75 60.2%
Debt / equity7.0%33.0% medp25 16.8% · p75 40.0%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
market data ESG controversies score100.0
market data ESG governance pillar60.0
market data ESG social pillar65.3
market data insider trading score3.0
Source data
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