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American Resources Corp Class A (AREC)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: AREC (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
1 Year Target Price $4
1 Year Target Price $4
1 | Strong Buy |
1 | Buy |
0 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -63.13% | Avg. Invested days 25 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 176.83M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 0.9 | 52 Weeks Range 0.38 - 2.49 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.38 - 2.49 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.47 |
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-21 | When - | Estimate -0.05 | Actual -0.1046 |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) -50624.61% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -9.29% | Return on Equity (TTM) -4505.09% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 2.75 | Enterprise Value 407503535 | Price to Sales(TTM) 535.36 |
Enterprise Value 407503535 | Price to Sales(TTM) 535.36 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1233.72 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -8.88 | Shares Outstanding 84608896 | Shares Floating 60735667 |
Shares Outstanding 84608896 | Shares Floating 60735667 | ||
Percent Insiders 21.97 | Percent Institutions 9.63 |
Upturn AI SWOT
American Resources Corp Class A

Company Overview
History and Background
American Resources Corp, founded in 2015, focuses on the extraction and processing of metallurgical coal and rare earth elements. It transitioned from traditional coal mining to a focus on essential resources for electrification.
Core Business Areas
- Metallurgical Coal: Production and sale of metallurgical coal used in steelmaking.
- Rare Earth Elements (REE): Extraction and processing of REEs used in electric vehicles, batteries, and other technologies.
- Carbon Processing and Infrastructure: Processing waste carbon sources into valuable products and providing necessary infrastructure for resource extraction and processing.
Leadership and Structure
Mark Jensen is the Chairman and CEO. The company operates with a management team focused on operational efficiency and strategic growth within the resources sector.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Metallurgical Coal: High-quality metallurgical coal used in steel production. The company competes with companies such as Arch Resources (ARCH) and Peabody Energy (BTU). Limited market share data available.
- Rare Earth Elements (REE): Extracted and processed REEs. The company aims to capture market share in the emerging domestic REE market. Competitors include MP Materials (MP) and Lynas Rare Earths (LYC).
- Carbon Processing: Processed carbon products with varying revenue contributions. Competitors are companies in carbon recycling and carbon capture with no single leading competitor.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The metallurgical coal market is driven by global steel production. The REE market is experiencing growth due to increased demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies.
Positioning
American Resources aims to be a key domestic supplier of metallurgical coal and REEs, focusing on environmentally responsible extraction and processing. They seek to capitalize on the growing demand and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for metallurgical coal is in the billions of dollars, while the REE market is projected to reach tens of billions. American Resources is positioned to capture a portion of these markets through strategic investments and partnerships.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Focus on essential resources
- Environmentally responsible practices
- Strategic location of assets
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Relatively small market capitalization
- Dependence on commodity prices
- Limited operating history compared to larger competitors
- Dilution to raise capital
Opportunities
- Growing demand for REEs
- Government incentives for domestic resource production
- Strategic partnerships
- Expansion into new markets
Threats
- Fluctuations in commodity prices
- Increased competition
- Regulatory changes
- Environmental risks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ARCH
- BTU
- MP
- LYC
Competitive Landscape
American Resources is a smaller player compared to established coal and REE producers. Its competitive advantage lies in its strategic asset locations and focus on environmentally responsible practices.
Major Acquisitions
GBS Resources LLC
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 6.3
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded access to metallurgical coal reserves.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been tied to the company's expansion in metallurgical coal and REE production.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by increased demand for REEs and strategic partnerships. Analyst estimates vary widely, reflecting the uncertainty in the commodity markets.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in REE processing facilities and strategic partnerships to secure supply chains.
Summary
American Resources Corp is a small company pivoting toward essential resources. They have demonstrated a history of debt and equity dilutions. Their future success hinges on their ability to secure funding, scale operations effectively, navigate commodity price volatility, and capitalize on the increasing demand for rare earth elements while maintaining environmentally sound practices. The company requires careful monitoring due to its speculative nature.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Press releases
- Analyst reports
- Market research reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and is not financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on thorough research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Market share estimates are approximate.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About American Resources Corp Class A
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Fishers, IN, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2017-12-29 | Chairman & CEO Mr. Mark C. Jensen | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Coking Coal | Full time employees 21 | |
Full time employees 21 |
American Resources Corporation engages in the production of rare earth and critical mineral concentrates for the infrastructure and electrification markets. It operates through the American Infrastructure (AIC), ReElements (RLMT), and Electrified Materials Corporation (EMC) segments. The American Infrastructure segment engages in the extraction, processing, transportation, and distribution of coal with a focus on metallurgical quality coal to the steel industry. Its ReElements segment provides final stage, separated, and purified rare earth and critical elements to the electrification industry supply chain, which are used to manufacture permanent magnets and battery materials. The Electrified Materials segment aggregates and processes used metals for recycling into new steel-based products for the recovery and sale of recovered metal and steel. American Resources Corporation was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Fishers, Indiana.

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