Perpetua Resources Corp.
PPTABasic MaterialsNASDAQOther Precious Metals & Mining · Last scanned Oct 24, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the basic materials sector, Perpetua Resources Corp. (PPTA) is listed under Other Precious Metals & Mining. The company carries a $2.06B market cap, placing it firmly in the mid-cap category. The company explores gold, silver, and antimony deposits.
Market Cap
$2.06B
Beta
0.81
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
-164.40
EPS (TTM)
$-2.02
EPS (Fwd)
$-0.10
ROE
-37.8%
ROA
-25.6%
Cash
$574.2M
Total Debt
$3.6M
Free CF
-$167.1M
52W Change
-29.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where PPTA stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 16, 2026 close, PPTA finished 24.41% below its 150-day moving average ($24.50) and 28.96% below its 200-day moving average ($26.07). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is PPTA overbought or oversold?
At the October 16, 2026 close, PPTA's RSI(14) was 23.0, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Perpetua Resources Corp. holds $574.2M in cash against $3.6M in total debt, giving it a net cash position. This means the company could theoretically pay off all its debt and still have cash remaining. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$167.1M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. Return on equity stands at -37.8%, which is negative for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits.
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 PPTA's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.