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Critical Metals Corp. Ordinary Shares(CRML)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$6.36
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CRML

10/23/2026: CRML (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Critical Metals Corp. is a pre-production mining developer focused on rare earth elements and critical minerals through projects in Greenland and Austria. The company has made progress by securing government permits for its Tanbreez rare earth deposit and consolidating ownership through strategic mergers. Its main investment appeal lies in the potential to become a reliable Western source of minerals essential for defense and energy technologies. However, the company faces significant execution and financial risks, as it currently generates no revenue and requires substantial capital to bring its projects to production. Investors should monitor permitting timelines, financing progress, and the successful integration of its core assets.

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The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitStrong upside potential if projects succeed, but growth is speculative and tied to long-term development milestones.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock exhibits high volatility and interest, making it potentially attractive during periods of positive news flow and price movement.
Value investorWeak fitValuation is difficult to justify based on traditional metrics as the company is currently pre-revenue.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and requires all capital for development.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe high inherent risk of exploration mining makes this unsuitable for conservative portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighPre-production miners often experience extreme price swings based on speculative news.
Valuation riskHighDifficulty in assigning value to unproven reserves makes the stock susceptible to drastic revaluations.
Competition riskMedium / highCompetition from larger, better-funded players like MP Materials and BHP poses long-term market entry challenges.
Business qualityMediumThe company is in the development phase, lacking the operational track record of established mining companies.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo capital is available for shareholder distribution as the company is focused on project development.
Execution riskHighBringing a mine from development to production is complex and prone to cost overruns and delays.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 33.3%
Avg. Invested days 18
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CRML receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CRML has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong revenue growth (+236.8%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-339.9%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -2257.3%), weak profitability (net margin -12085.9%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CRML's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 3937.5% of revenue). Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is CRML's strongest growth driver at +236.8% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-339.9%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-174.3%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 21.0% and approximately 55.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 47.67% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 3.08%
Marex Group Ltd 2.46%
Citadel Advisors Llc 2.04%
UBS Group AG 1.88%
Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP 1.02%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CRML generates approximately $1,000 of gross profit, $-38,375 of operating income, and $-22,573 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CRML has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 941.95M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 13
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 13
Volume (30-day avg) 8.6M shares
Beta 1.95
52 Weeks Range 5.12 - 21.86
Updated Date 10/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 5.12 - 21.86
Updated Date 10/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.92

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Rare Earth Elements (Greenland)Tanbreez project output, specifically eudialyte concentrate for heavy rare earths, zirconium, and niobium.The company currently makes no money; it hopes to profit in the future by selling rare earths to Western manufacturers.
Lithium (Austria)Wolfsberg project, targeting lithium for the European battery supply chain.Future potential revenue is expected from lithium sales, primarily to EV battery producers.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 870.94M
Price to Sales(TTM) 498.87
Enterprise Value 870.94M
Price to Sales(TTM) 498.87
Enterprise Value to Revenue -
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 148.10M
Shares Floating 82.82M
Shares Outstanding 148.10M
Shares Floating 82.82M
Percent Insiders 47.67
Percent Institutions 20.98

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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