NioCorp Developments Ltd.
NBBasic MaterialsNASDAQOther Industrial Metals & Mining · Last scanned Jun 3, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the basic materials sector, NioCorp Developments Ltd. (NB) is listed under Other Industrial Metals & Mining. With a market capitalization of $917.2M, it sits in small-cap territory. Its principal mineral property is the Elk Creek niobium, scandium, and titanium project that consists of 227 acres parcel of land and associated mineral rights, and an additional 80 acres of surface rights and 40 acres of mineral rights, as well as an optioned land package that covers an area of 1,272 acres located in Johnson County, southeast Nebraska.
Market Cap
$917.2M
Beta
0.19
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
-21.00
EPS (TTM)
$-0.58
EPS (Fwd)
$-0.30
ROE
-24.5%
ROA
-8.7%
Cash
$419.2M
Total Debt
$379,000
Free CF
-$28.1M
52W Change
134.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The balance sheet looks solid with $419.2M in cash comfortably exceeding the $379K debt load. A net cash position generally provides financial flexibility during uncertain economic periods. Free cash flow is running at -$28.1M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of -24.5% points to negative capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity.
NB's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. With cash comfortably exceeding debt, NB has financial flexibility that may help navigate uncertain periods. 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 NB's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.