Aurubis AG
Aurubis AG is a leading global producer of copper and copper products, operating in the specialty mining and metals industry, and generates revenue primarily through the production, processing, and sale of copper and related materials.
Business. Aurubis AG (NAFG.DE) is a German company operating in the Specialty Mining & Metals industry within the Basic Materials sector. The firm is headquartered in Germany and is primarily listed on the Xetra exchange. As specific segment and geographic breakdowns are not provided, the company is described at the industry level as a participant in the mineral resources market.
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- 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
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- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
Pre-earnings brief
Aurubis AG (NAFG.DE) is undergoing its first formal analysis, establishing a baseline for future performance tracking rather than reflecting a specific recent operational shift. As this is the initial assessment for the ticker, there is no prior data to compute material changes or deltas in financial metrics, meaning the current snapshot serves as a foundational reference point for investors and analysts. The company’s current profile indicates a lean executive structure with only one officer recorded, alongside a modest level of analyst coverage from five professionals. Aurubis AG is not currently a member of any major indices, and there are no identified top holders, suggesting a potentially concentrated or private ownership structure that limits broad market visibility. Market attention for Aurubis has been minimal in the recent 30-day window, with cross-source signals showing virtually no activity. Specifically, only a single dispatch was recorded on July 3, 2026, while the surrounding days from late June through mid-July 2026 registered zero mentions, indicating a period of low public or media engagement. This lack of recent news flow and the absence of prior comparative data mean that current valuation or sentiment assessments must rely entirely on the newly established baseline. Investors should monitor for future updates in financials, estimates, or ESG metrics, as these will be the primary drivers for any subsequent material changes in the company’s profile.
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Aurubis AG (NAFG.DE) is a German company operating in the Specialty Mining & Metals industry within the Basic Materials sector. The firm is headquartered in Germany and is primarily listed on the Xetra exchange. As specific segment and geographic breakdowns are not provided, the company is described at the industry level as a participant in the mineral resources market.
Aurubis AG maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.21, indicating the company can cover its short-term liabilities more than twice over. However, the company reported negative free cash flow of -60 million EUR, driven by capital expenditures of -758 million EUR, which suggests significant reinvestment in operations. The liquidity risk is assessed as medium, with a key flag indicating that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 10.75% and a return on assets (ROA) of 6.1%, both of which are above the industry median for specialty mining and metals. The company's operating income of 731 million EUR and net income of 539 million EUR reflect strong operational performance, supported by a gross profit of 1.85 billion EUR. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11 indicates a conservative capital structure, with long-term debt of 541 million EUR and total equity of 5.01 billion EUR.
Geographically, Aurubis AG is primarily concentrated in Europe, with a significant portion of its revenue derived from Germany and other European markets. The company's exposure to regional economic conditions and regulatory environments in Europe is a key factor in its risk profile. The company's revenue concentration in a single region increases its vulnerability to local economic downturns or regulatory changes.
Looking ahead, the company is expected to maintain a stable revenue trajectory, with no significant growth or decline projected in the current or next fiscal year. The capital expenditures of -758 million EUR suggest a focus on maintaining and expanding production capacity, which could support long-term growth. The company's operating cash flow of 677 million EUR provides a buffer for these investments and supports its liquidity position.
The risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's dilution potential is low, with no significant dilution sources identified in the risk assessment. The company's capital structure remains stable, with a low debt-to-equity ratio and a strong equity base. The risk of dilution is further mitigated by the absence of recent equity issuances or shelf registration activity.
Recent events and filings indicate that Aurubis AG continues to operate within a stable regulatory and market environment. The company has not disclosed any material risks or events that would significantly impact its operations or financial performance in the near term. Analysts have provided a range of price targets, with a mean of 161.42 EUR and a median of 164.00 EUR, reflecting a generally positive outlook.
Aurubis AG (NAFG.DE) is undergoing its first formal analysis, establishing a baseline for future performance tracking rather than reflecting a specific recent operational shift. As this is the initial assessment for the ticker, there is no prior data to compute material changes or deltas in financial metrics, meaning the current snapshot serves as a foundational reference point for investors and analysts. The company’s current profile indicates a lean executive structure with only one officer recorded, alongside a modest level of analyst coverage from five professionals. Aurubis AG is not currently a member of any major indices, and there are no identified top holders, suggesting a potentially concentrated or private ownership structure that limits broad market visibility. Market attention for Aurubis has been minimal in the recent 30-day window, with cross-source signals showing virtually no activity. Specifically, only a single dispatch was recorded on July 3, 2026, while the surrounding days from late June through mid-July 2026 registered zero mentions, indicating a period of low public or media engagement. This lack of recent news flow and the absence of prior comparative data mean that current valuation or sentiment assessments must rely entirely on the newly established baseline. Investors should monitor for future updates in financials, estimates, or ESG metrics, as these will be the primary drivers for any subsequent material changes in the company’s profile.
- Aurubis AG maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.21, but reports negative free cash flow due to high capital expenditures.
- The company's profitability metrics, including ROE of 10.75% and ROA of 6.1%, are above industry medians, indicating strong operational performance.
- Revenue is heavily concentrated in Europe, increasing exposure to regional economic and regulatory risks.
- The company is expected to maintain a stable revenue trajectory, with capital expenditures focused on maintaining and expanding production capacity.
- Liquidity risk is assessed as medium, and dilution risk is low, with no significant dilution sources identified.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 8,59 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 23,3B EUR |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 632,0M EUR |
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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- Aurubis AG Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
- Aurubis AG Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-28
- Aurubis AG Market data — ESG · 2026-05-28
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Leadership
- Fritz VahrenholtChairman of the Supervisory Board