Yancoal Australia Ltd
YAL.AXEnergyASXThermal Coal
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Daily timeframePart of the energy sector, Yancoal Australia Ltd (YAL.AX) is listed under Thermal Coal. Valued at $9.26B, YAL.AX is a mid-cap name in its sector. The company owns a 98.75% interest in the Moolarben coal mine located in the Western Coalfields of New South Wales; an 83.6% interest in the Mount Thorley and Warkworth mines located in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales; and 51% interest in the Hunter Valley Operations located to the north-west of Singleton in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales.
Market Cap
$9.26B
Beta
-0.56
P/E (TTM)
21.26
P/E (Fwd)
6.95
EPS (TTM)
$0.33
EPS (Fwd)
$1.01
ROE
4.8%
ROA
3.1%
Cash
$2.13B
Total Debt
$84.0M
Free CF
$543.2M
52W Change
33.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
With $2.13B in cash and $84.0M in debt, YAL.AX maintains more liquidity than leverage. This favorable balance sheet position can be an asset when capital markets become less accommodating. Annual free cash flow of $543.2M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 4.8% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 3.1% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has pulled back from $10.52B (2022) to $5.73B (2025), a 46% decline worth watching.
The relatively low beta of -0.56 suggests YAL.AX is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. With cash comfortably exceeding debt, YAL.AX has financial flexibility that may help navigate uncertain periods. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing YAL.AX.