West African Resources Share Price and Company Fundamentals
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West African Resources Limited engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral resource projects in West Africa. The company explores for gold and copper deposits. Its key asset is the 90% owned Sanbrado Gold Project located in Burkina Faso. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Subiaco, Australia.
Key Metrics
PE ratio
9.95
PB ratio
5.35
Dividend yield
Beta
0.77
Market cap
$887.46M
Enterprise value
$1.05B
Company profile
| Primary activities | Exploration for gold in Burkina Faso . |
|---|---|
| Industry / Sector | Gold / Basic Materials |
| Website | http://www.westafricanresources.com |
| Mailing address | 1 Alvan Street Level 1 Subiaco WA 6008 Australia |
| Phone / Fax | 61 8 9481 7344 / 61 8 9481 7355 |
| Share registry | COMPUTERSHARE INVESTOR SERVICES PTY LIMITED |
Dividends
West African Resources does not pay dividends.
Company Executives
As of May 2021, following are the company executives and directors listed on West African Resources.
| Name | Title | Age | Total Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Richard Hyde B.Sc., MAusIMM, MAIG | Founder, Exec. Chairman & CEO | 570.54k | |
| Mr. Padraig O'Donoghue | CFO & Company Sec. | 359.45k | |
| Mr. Lyndon Hopkins | COO & Exec. Director | 450.66k | |
| Mr. Matthew Wilcox | Chief Devel. Officer | 487.04k | |
| Mr. Stuart Cruickshanks | Gen. Mang. of Technical Services | ||
| Nathan Ryan | IR Contact |
Profitability and management effectiveness
Profit margin
28.72%
Operating margin
49.27%
Return on assets
22.11%
Return on equity
80.25%
Profitability ratios are a class of financial metrics that are used to assess a business's ability to generate earnings relative to its revenue, operating costs, balance sheet assets, and shareholders' equity over time, using data from a specific point in time.
The return on equity signifies how well the management is running the company in terms of capital management. The ideal return on equity is greater than 10%. The return on equity is calculated as net income divided by total share holders equity.
Valuation and Trading Info
The market capitalization of West African Resources is 887.46M and its enterprise value is 1.05B. The enterprise value to revenue ratio of WAF is 3.36.
The WAF's stocks Beta value is 0.77 making it 23% less volatile compared to ASX market index. Technology stocks and small caps tend to have higher betas than the market benchmark. This indicates that adding the stock to a portfolio will increase the portfolio’s risk, but also increase its expected return. On the other hand utility stocks often have low betas because they tend to move more slowly than market averages.
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West African Resources (ASX:WAF) Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is West African Resources's Stock Symbol?
West African Resources trades on ASX under the ticker symbol "WAF".
2. What is West African Resources's stock price today?
One share of WAF stock can currently be purchased for approximately $1.005.
3. How can I contact West African Resources?
West African Resources's mailing address is 1 Alvan Street Level 1 Subiaco WA 6008 Australia. The company can be reached via phone at 61 8 9481 7344.
4. What is West African Resources's official website?
The official website of West African Resources is http://www.westafricanresources.com.
5. Which share registry manages West African Resources's stock?
West African Resources's stock is managed by COMPUTERSHARE INVESTOR SERVICES PTY LIMITED.