Emerald Resources (EMR) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What EMR does

Emerald Resources (EMR) is a gold exploration and operation company listed on the ASX. The company engages in the exploration, operation, and evaluation of mineral reserves, with operations in Cambodia and Australia. Its flagship property is the 100% owned Okvau Gold project, located near Phnom Penh in the province of Mondulkiri. Headquartered in West Perth, Australia, the company employs 381 people and operates within the Basic Materials sector, Gold industry. Investors often compare it with peers such as Perseus Mining (PRU) or West African Resources (WAF), which also focus on gold mining in Africa and Southeast Asia.

Key numbers explained

• EMR currently trades at 6.95 AUD, down 0.29% today. Over the last 52 weeks the stock ranged between 4.39 and 8.11, and is up 41.3% from one year ago.
• The market capitalization of 4.61B AUD places it among the larger ASX-listed gold names, comparable in scale to companies like Zimplats Holdings (ZIM).
• The trailing P/E ratio of 17.8 shows the current price relative to past earnings, while the forward P/E of 7.6 reflects expected earnings — a lower forward figure suggests the market anticipates higher future profits.
• Earnings per share over the trailing 12 months is 0.39 AUD, meaning each share represents that amount of profit.
• The dividend yield is 0% — EMR pays no dividends and distributes none of its earnings to shareholders.
• Beta of 0.88 indicates the stock historically moves slightly less than the broader market.
• Revenue of 612.46M AUD grew 79.4% year over year, with a profit margin of 42.4% and operating margin of 67.8%.
• Return on equity of 33% measures how effectively the company generates profit from shareholders' capital.
• The debt-to-equity ratio of 3.5% is low, and the price-to-book ratio of 5.03 means the stock trades at over five times its book value.

What to watch

Gold price movements are the primary driver for EMR, as higher gold prices typically support mining revenue and margins. Operational developments at the Okvau Gold project — including production updates, capital expenditure, and permitting — directly affect investor sentiment. Currency fluctuations between the Australian dollar and the Cambodian riel can influence project economics. Broader market conditions, such as interest rate expectations and risk appetite, also affect gold equities, including those in the ASX 200. For sector context, you may explore other ASX mining stocks like Vault Minerals (VAU) or Liontown Resources (LTR).