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American Resources Corp Class A (AREC)

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$2.09
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Profit since last BUY-4.13%
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08/28/2025: AREC (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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2 Analysts rated it

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

1 Year Target Price $4

1 Year Target Price $4

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$4 Target price
52w Low $0.38
Current$2.09
52w High $2.49

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -63.13%
Avg. Invested days 25
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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

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American Resources Corp Class A

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Company Overview

overview logo 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.

business area logo 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 logo 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

overview logo 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 logo 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.

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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

competitor logo 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.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • 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.

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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.