Catalyst Metals Limited
CYL.AXBasic MaterialsASXGold
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Daily timeframePart of the basic materials sector, Catalyst Metals Limited (CYL.AX) is listed under Gold. Valued at $1.40B, CYL.AX is a small-cap name in its sector. The company primarily explores for gold and silver deposits.
Market Cap
$1.40B
Beta
1.24
P/E (TTM)
13.05
P/E (Fwd)
4.04
EPS (TTM)
$0.41
EPS (Fwd)
$1.32
ROE
26.3%
ROA
19.5%
Cash
$231.3M
Total Debt
$16.4M
Free CF
-$76.9M
52W Change
-22.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The balance sheet looks solid with $231.3M in cash comfortably exceeding the $16.4M debt load. A net cash position generally provides financial flexibility during uncertain economic periods. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$76.9M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. ROE of 26.3% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Return on assets of 19.5% further supports the picture of efficient asset utilization. Revenue has grown from $28.5M (2021) to $317.0M (2024), reflecting a 1012% increase over the period.
The strong cash position relative to debt provides a financial cushion that reduces balance sheet risk. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing CYL.AX's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.