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WWRNYSE$0.6663

WESTWATER RESOURCES, INC.

Metals & MiningRules + LLM

Capital Structure and Liquidity Westwater Resources has a market capitalization of $80.9 million and a price-to-book ratio of 0.45, indicating a significant discount to its book value. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 4.68, supported by $41.5 million in cash and equivalents. However, the company reported negative net income of $4.68 million for Q1 2026, and operating cash flow was also negative at $4.04 million. ### Profitability and Returns The company's profitability is under pressure, with a return on equity (ROE) of -2.62% and a return on assets (ROA) of -2.47%. These metrics are below the industry median for both ROE and ROA, which typically range between 5% and 10% for successful mining operations. The negative returns suggest operational inefficiencies or declining commodity prices affecting margins. ### Segments and Geographic Exposure Westwater's operations are concentrated in the Battery Grade Graphite Business Segment, with a significant portion of its assets located in Alabama. The company's geographic exposure is limited, with no material operations outside the United States. This concentration may increase risk if local market conditions or regulatory environments change. ### Growth Trajectory The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no clear indication of revenue growth in the near term. The outlook for the current fiscal year (FY) is negative, with a projected decline in revenue. The next FY outlook is also cautious, with no significant improvement expected in the short term. ### Risk Factors The company faces medium dilution risk, primarily due to its ATM (At-The-Market) offering agreements and convertible notes. These instruments could lead to increased share issuance, potentially diluting existing shareholders. The risk assessment also highlights liquidity concerns, with the company's operating cash flow being negative. ### Recent Events Recent filings indicate that the company is evaluating the impact of new accounting standards on its financial statements. Additionally, the company has entered into several ATM agreements, which could be used to raise capital in the near term. These agreements include offerings with H.C. Wainwright and Cantor Fitzgerald & Co..

30-day price · WWR-0.12 (-19.1%)
Low$0.47High$0.72Close$0.53As of8 Jun, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyWESTWATER RESOURCES, INC.
ExchangeNYSE
TickerWWR
CIK0000839470
SICMetal Mining
SectorBasic Materials
BusinessMineral Resources
Industry groupMetals & Mining
IndustryMetals & Mining
AI analysis

Business. Westwater Resources, Inc. operates in the Metals & Mining industry, focusing on the extraction and processing of battery-grade graphite. The company generates revenue primarily through the sale of graphite products used in industrial and energy storage applications.

Classification. The company is classified under the industry of Metals & Mining within the Basic Materials sector, with a classification confidence of 0.98.

### Capital Structure and Liquidity Westwater Resources has a market capitalization of $80.9 million and a price-to-book ratio of 0.45, indicating a significant discount to its book value. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 4.68, supported by $41.5 million in cash and equivalents. However, the company reported negative net income of $4.68 million for Q1 2026, and operating cash flow was also negative at $4.04 million. ### Profitability and Returns The company's profitability is under pressure, with a return on equity (ROE) of -2.62% and a return on assets (ROA) of -2.47%. These metrics are below the industry median for both ROE and ROA, which typically range between 5% and 10% for successful mining operations. The negative returns suggest operational inefficiencies or declining commodity prices affecting margins. ### Segments and Geographic Exposure Westwater's operations are concentrated in the Battery Grade Graphite Business Segment, with a significant portion of its assets located in Alabama. The company's geographic exposure is limited, with no material operations outside the United States. This concentration may increase risk if local market conditions or regulatory environments change. ### Growth Trajectory The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no clear indication of revenue growth in the near term. The outlook for the current fiscal year (FY) is negative, with a projected decline in revenue. The next FY outlook is also cautious, with no significant improvement expected in the short term. ### Risk Factors The company faces medium dilution risk, primarily due to its ATM (At-The-Market) offering agreements and convertible notes. These instruments could lead to increased share issuance, potentially diluting existing shareholders. The risk assessment also highlights liquidity concerns, with the company's operating cash flow being negative. ### Recent Events Recent filings indicate that the company is evaluating the impact of new accounting standards on its financial statements. Additionally, the company has entered into several ATM agreements, which could be used to raise capital in the near term. These agreements include offerings with H.C. Wainwright and Cantor Fitzgerald & Co..
Key takeaways
  • Westwater Resources has a weak profitability profile, with negative ROE and ROA.
  • The company's liquidity is strong in terms of cash reserves but is offset by negative operating cash flow.
  • The company's operations are concentrated in a single segment and geographic location, increasing exposure to local market risks.
  • Dilution risk is medium, driven by ATM offerings and convertible notes.
  • The company's growth outlook is uncertain, with no clear signs of improvement in the near term.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodQ1 2026
CurrencyUSD
Revenue
Gross profit
Operating income
Net income-$4.7M
R&D$550.0k
SG&A$3.5M
D&A
SBC$623.0k
Operating cash flow-$4.0M
CapEx
Free cash flow
Total assets$189.1M
Total liabilities$10.4M
Total equity$178.7M
Cash & equivalents$41.5M
Long-term debt
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY2025-$27.3M
FY2024-$12.7M
FY2025-$12.7M
FY2023-$7.8M
FY2024-$7.8M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY2025
FY2024
FY2025
FY2023
FY2024
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY2025$194.5M$181.5M$48.6M
FY2024$146.4M$133.1M$4.3M
FY2025$146.4M$133.1M$4.3M
FY2023$149.8M$140.4M$10.9M
FY2024$149.8M$140.4M$10.9M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY2025-$9.9M$3.9M
FY2024-$5.8M$1.3M
FY2025-$5.8M$1.3M
FY2023-$11.4M$837.0k
FY2024-$11.4M$837.0k
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
Q1 2026-$4.7M
Q1 2026
Q3 2025-$16.4M
Q2 2025-$6.5M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
Q1 2026
Q1 2026
Q3 2025
Q2 2025
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
Q1 2026$189.1M$178.7M$41.5M
Q1 2026$194.5M$181.5M$48.6M
Q3 2025$157.7M$138.0M$12.9M
Q2 2025$150.5M$134.8M$6.7M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
Q1 2026-$4.0M$623.0k
Q1 2026
Q3 2025-$7.9M$2.4M
Q2 2025-$4.7M$932.0k
Valuation
Market price$0.66
Market cap$80.9M
Enterprise value$39.4M
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B0.5
P/Tangible book0.5
Tangible book$178.7M
Net cash$41.5M
Current ratio4.7
Debt/Equity0.0
ROA-2.5%
ROE-2.6%
Cash conversion86.0%
CapEx/Revenue
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity0.8
Dilution ratio-1.7%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskMedium
Liquidity riskLow
  • Source documents mention dilution or offering risk.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Metals & Mining · cohort 1 companies
MetricWWRActivity
Op margin17.5% medp25 17.5% · p75 17.5%
Net margin44.6% medp25 37.0% · p75 44.6%
Gross margin22.8% medp25 22.8% · p75 22.8%
R&D / revenue0.6% medp25 0.6% · p75 0.6%
CapEx / revenue76.8% medp25 76.8% · p75 76.8%
Debt / equity0.0%14.5% medp25 12.2% · p75 14.5%bottom quartile
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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Market quoteclose USD 0.66 · shares 0.12B diluted
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