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AREC 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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American Resources Corp Class A (AREC)

American Resources Corp Class A (AREC) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
$3.71
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Profit since last BUY70.18%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/05/2025: AREC (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 1 star rating for performance

Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

1 star rating from financial analysts

2 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $6.33

1 Year Target Price $6.33

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$6.33 Target price
52w Low $0.38
Current$3.71
52w High $7.11

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -34.55%
Avg. Invested days 31
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 1.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/05/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 359.38M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 6.33
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 6.33
Volume (30-day avg) 2
Beta 1.09
52 Weeks Range 0.38 - 7.11
Updated Date 11/6/2025
52 Weeks Range 0.38 - 7.11
Updated Date 11/6/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.47

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-13
When Before Market
Estimate 0.03
Actual -

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 483651563
Price to Sales(TTM) 1088.03
Enterprise Value 483651563
Price to Sales(TTM) 1088.03
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1464.26
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -8.88
Shares Outstanding 99551256
Shares Floating 56987492
Shares Outstanding 99551256
Shares Floating 56987492
Percent Insiders 15.45
Percent Institutions 18.55

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American Resources Corp Class A

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

American Resources Corp (AREC) focuses on acquiring, developing, and operating metallurgical coal and infrastructure assets. Founded in 2015, it aims to supply resources for steel production and infrastructure development.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Metallurgical Coal Production: Extraction and processing of metallurgical coal used in steelmaking.
  • Rare Earth and Critical Elements: Extraction and processing of rare earth elements and critical minerals from coal refuse and other sources.
  • Infrastructure and Logistics: Operation of infrastructure assets, including transportation and logistics, to support resource production.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Mark Jensen is the Chairman and CEO. The company operates with a structured management team overseeing various operational divisions.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Metallurgical Coal: High-quality metallurgical coal for steel production. Market share fluctuates based on production capacity and demand. Competitors include Peabody Energy (BTU), Arch Resources (ARCH), and CONSOL Energy (CEIX). Revenue is variable based on spot prices and demand, but it's the company's primary source of revenue. Market share data is difficult to estimate as AREC's production is relatively smaller compared to the entire market.
  • Rare Earth Elements (REEs): Extracted from coal refuse. Market share is emerging as the company develops its REE processing capabilities. Competitors include MP Materials (MP) and Lynas Rare Earths (LYC). The company is targeting a significant portion of the REE market, but revenue contributions are still developing. Market share data is difficult to estimate as AREC's production is relatively smaller compared to the entire market.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The metallurgical coal industry is driven by global steel production. The rare earth element industry is experiencing growth due to demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies.

Positioning

American Resources Corp aims to be a low-cost producer of metallurgical coal and a key supplier of rare earth elements. Its competitive advantage lies in its resource base and innovative extraction technologies.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global metallurgical coal market is estimated to be in the billions of dollars annually. The rare earth element market is also substantial, projected to reach tens of billions of dollars in the coming years. American Resources Corp is positioned to capture a portion of both markets.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Resource base
  • Innovative extraction technologies
  • Focus on rare earth elements
  • Strategic location of assets

Weaknesses

  • Small market capitalization
  • High debt levels
  • Operational execution risks
  • Dependence on commodity prices

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for metallurgical coal
  • Increasing demand for rare earth elements
  • Potential for government funding and incentives
  • Strategic partnerships and acquisitions

Threats

  • Fluctuations in commodity prices
  • Environmental regulations
  • Competition from larger companies
  • Economic downturns

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • BTU
  • ARCH
  • CEIX
  • MP

Competitive Landscape

American Resources Corp is smaller compared to its competitors but has a niche focus on rare earth elements, which could provide a competitive advantage.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been characterized by expansion of operations and resource development. The trend fluctuates depending on metal spot prices.

Future Projections: Future growth depends on successful execution of its rare earth element strategy and continued metallurgical coal production.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding rare earth element processing capabilities and optimizing metallurgical coal operations.

Summary

American Resources Corp is a smaller player in the metallurgical coal and rare earth element markets. The company's success depends on successfully executing its rare earth element strategy, managing debt, and navigating volatile commodity prices. Its focus on rare earth elements presents growth opportunities, but operational execution and market conditions will be critical. The company has high growth potential, but the financial health needs to be constantly monitored.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q), Company presentations, Industry reports, Analyst reports

Disclaimers:

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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.