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Western Copper and Gold Corp (WRN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: WRN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
6 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $3.3
1 Year Target Price $3.3
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 5 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -33.97% | Avg. Invested days 24 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 275.17M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 3.3 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 3.3 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 6 | Beta 1.55 | 52 Weeks Range 0.90 - 1.42 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.90 - 1.42 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.01 |
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-05 | When - | Estimate -0.0079 | Actual -0.0023 |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) - |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -2.35% | Return on Equity (TTM) -1.85% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 206641127 | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value 206641127 | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue - | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -44.26 | Shares Outstanding 201648000 | Shares Floating 173227695 |
Shares Outstanding 201648000 | Shares Floating 173227695 | ||
Percent Insiders 14.18 | Percent Institutions 26.17 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Western Copper and Gold Corp
Company Overview
History and Background
Western Copper and Gold Corp. (formerly Western Copper Holdings Ltd.) was founded in 2006. It is focused on developing the Casino Copper-Gold Project in Yukon, Canada, aiming to become a significant copper and gold producer.
Core Business Areas
- Mineral Exploration and Development: Focuses on identifying, exploring, and developing copper, gold, and molybdenum mineral deposits, with the Casino Project as its primary asset.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by a management team with experience in mining and project development. The organizational structure includes a board of directors and various operational departments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Casino Project: A large porphyry copper-gold-molybdenum deposit in Yukon, Canada. This is the sole focus currently. The value of the project is tied to the feasibility studies, mineral reserves, and market conditions for copper, gold, and molybdenum. Competitors are other mining companies with similar projects globally.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The mining industry is cyclical, driven by global economic growth, commodity prices (copper, gold, molybdenum), and geopolitical factors. Demand is influenced by infrastructure development, manufacturing, and investment trends.
Positioning
Western Copper and Gold Corp. is a development-stage company focused on advancing its Casino Project. Its competitive advantage relies on the potential size and grade of the deposit, as well as its location in a relatively stable jurisdiction (Yukon).
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM is very large, representing the global demand for Copper and Gold. Western Copper and Gold Corp is positioned to provide raw materials within that space, but is still at the development stage.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large, potentially economic deposit (Casino Project)
- Location in a politically stable jurisdiction (Yukon)
- Experienced management team
- Positive feasibility studies
Weaknesses
- Development-stage company with no current revenue
- Significant capital expenditure required for project development
- Dependent on commodity prices
- Vulnerable to project delays
Opportunities
- Rising demand for copper and gold
- Potential for resource expansion at Casino
- Strategic partnerships with larger mining companies
- Government support for resource development
Threats
- Fluctuations in commodity prices
- Environmental regulations
- Community opposition to mining projects
- Competition from other mining projects
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- FCX
- SCCO
- BHP
- RIO
Competitive Landscape
Western Copper and Gold Corp. faces competition from larger, established mining companies with greater financial resources and operational experience. Its competitive advantage lies in the potential size and grade of its Casino deposit, as well as its location.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth is characterized by exploration and development progress at the Casino Project, as well as the company's ability to raise capital.
Future Projections: Future growth is contingent on securing financing, completing feasibility studies, obtaining permits, and ultimately constructing and operating the Casino mine. Analyst estimates are based on the potential production profile of the Casino Project and prevailing commodity prices.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include advancing feasibility studies, engaging with stakeholders, and securing permits for the Casino Project.
Summary
Western Copper and Gold Corp. is a development-stage company with a potentially valuable copper-gold project. Its success depends on securing financing, navigating the permitting process, and managing commodity price risk. The company needs to execute its development plan efficiently and address environmental and community concerns to realize the Casino Project's full potential. The long-term viability of the company hinges on the successful development of the Casino Project.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings, press releases, industry reports, analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual due diligence and consultation with a financial advisor.
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About Western Copper and Gold Corp
Exchange NYSE MKT | Headquaters Vancouver, BC, Canada | ||
IPO Launch date 2006-05-19 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Sandeep Singh B.E., M.B.A. | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Other Industrial Metals & Mining | Full time employees 15 | |
Full time employees 15 | |||
Western Copper and Gold Corporation, an exploration stage company, engages in the exploration and development of mineral properties in Canada. It explores for gold, copper, silver, and molybdenum deposits. Its principal property is the Casino mineral property located in Yukon, Canada. The company was formerly known as Western Copper Corp. and changed its name to Western Copper and Gold Corporation in October 2011. Western Copper and Gold Corporation was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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