Ausquest Ltd (AQD) fair value: what the stock is really worth
We calculate from audited financials what Ausquest Ltd is really worth. The fair value tells you whether the price is too high or too low, the quality score (0 to 100) how solid the business behind it is. 26 models, 37 quality factors, updated daily.
Valuation from Sep 13, 2026. With the latest figures (losses, negative cash flow), a fair value can no longer be calculated.
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Price vs Fair Value
White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 13, 2026.
How to read this chart
60‑month range A$0.0077 – A$0.0800 · fair‑value band A$0.0249 – A$0.0287 · the A$0.0450 price screens above the A$0.0249 fair value. Green steps = our fair value per fiscal year (point-in-time, no hindsight). Dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 13, 2026.
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AusQuest Limited engages in the exploration and evaluation of mineral properties in Australia and Peru. The company explores for copper, lead, gold, zinc, nickel, iron, magnetite, lithium, base metals, platinum group elements, and rare earth elements deposits. AusQuest Limited was incorporated in 2000 and is based in Ardross, Australia.
Stock analysis
Ausquest Ltd (AQD) currently trades at A$0.0450, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is A$0.0249, implying the stock looks roughly 80.7% overvalued today.
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Valuation
How firm this estimate is: it rests on 3 models at a data quality of 95/100, which puts the evidence level at low.
Scenario range: A$0.0249 (bear) to A$0.0287 (bull), the price of A$0.0450 sits above it. Bear and bull are the same models on cautious and optimistic assumptions, a range, not a price target.
Quality & growth
The Quality Score stands at 22/100 (below-average quality), in the Basic Materials sector.
Weak Growth: Revenue growth is inconsistent: the periods point in different directions, so there is no trend to rely on.
Ausquest Ltd reported revenue of A$495K in FY2025 versus A$1.0M in FY2021, a compound −16.5%/yr. Reported net income was −A$1.6M in FY2025.
Our AI-assisted moat analysis scores the competitive advantage at 38 out of 100 (low confidence).
What moves the price
The share trades about 44% below its 52-week high and 25% above its 52-week low, currently below its 200-day average.
For context, the median of 10 Basic Materials peers we cover trades at 10% fair-value upside, at −45%, AQD screens richer than that median.
Fair Value models
Bear A$0.0249Fair Value A$0.0249Bull A$0.0287
Model ⓘEach model values the company its own way (discounted cash flow, earnings, assets, dividends). The fair value above is their evidence-weighted blend, not the output of a single model.Bear ⓘBear = the cautious scenario: the same model computed with conservative anchors (lower growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bull it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.BaseBull ⓘBull = the optimistic scenario: the same model computed with favourable anchors (higher growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bear it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.Evidence ⓘEvidence = how well-backed THIS model's estimate is for this stock (0–100): how complete and reliable its input data are, and how well the model fits the company. The final Fair Value is an evidence-weighted blend, so better-evidenced models count more. Green ≥70, amber 50–69, grey below 50.
Growth Quality ⓘGrowth is valuable only when reinvestment earns attractive returns (Aswath Damodaran): sustainable growth depends on return on capital, reinvestment and efficiency. Basis: total company revenue over the periods shown on the cards (3Y/5Y/all years), not per share, so a merger can show up as a growth jump; per-share earnings growth is in the value-creation card.0/100
Revenue growth is inconsistent: the periods point in different directions, so there is no trend to rely on.
Revenue growth 1 year
+144.9%
Revenue growth 3 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
−8.6%
Revenue growth 5 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
−0.7%
Start year 2020 (pandemic). Over 10 years: +31.6% a year
Revenue growth 23 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+18.0%
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Profit margin (trend) ⓘOperating margin then vs now, from reported annual statements. A falling margin after a boom year is the classic peak-earnings signal: the growth rate then leans on an inflated base.
−233.6% (2020) → −366.8% (2025)
What shareholders gained per year ⓘWe only publish this rate when it is defensible. Reason: fiscal 2025 is a loss year, no rate is defined from a loss
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Peer GroupⓘHow this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.Other Industrial Metals & Mining · 457 stocks
Beats the industry median on 1/5 measures
Overall it trails its industry peers.
Valuation
Quality Score22 · Bottom 25%
Fair Value upside−42% · Below median
Profitability
Return on assets−10% · Below median
Growth and dividend
Revenue growth37% · Above median
Valuation Multiplesvs Other Industrial Metals & Mining median · lower = cheaper
P/B3.35× · Priciest 25%
Strength profile in five axes (Snowflake)
This stockSector peers
VALUE (fair-value potential)0· sector 0
FUTURE (revenue growth)100· sector 36
PAST (return on equity)0· sector 0
HEALTH (low debt)0· sector 96
DIVIDEND (yield)0· sector 30
VALUE 0: the price sits above our fair-value range.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ausquest Ltd (AQD) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Sep 13, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of A$0.0249 versus a price of A$0.0450, about −45% upside (overvalued).
What is the fair value of AQD?
Our model-based fair value for Ausquest Ltd is A$0.0249 (as of Sep 13, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price: A$0.0450.
What is the quality score of AQD?
Ausquest Ltd has a Quality Score of 22/100. It measures business quality (profitability, growth, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, investment discipline, share issuance). Market factors such as price momentum and volatility do not enter the number; they are shown separately in the detail view.
What is the price target for Ausquest Ltd (AQD)?
Our model-based price target is the fair value of A$0.0249 (as of Sep 13, 2026) from 1 valuation models. Cautious scenario A$0.0249, optimistic scenario A$0.0287. It is a calculation from audited fundamentals, not an analyst target.
What is the Ausquest Ltd stock forecast for 2026?
Our models put fair value at A$0.0249, about −45% upside versus a price of A$0.0450 (overvalued). Cautious scenario A$0.0249, optimistic scenario A$0.0287. The calculation is refreshed regularly with new filings.
What is the revenue of Ausquest Ltd (AQD)?
Ausquest Ltd reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about A$548K (latest available figure, as of Sep 13, 2026).
What is the intrinsic value of Ausquest Ltd (AQD)?
Intrinsic value and fair value mean the same thing: what the business is worth on its numbers, independent of the share price. For Ausquest Ltd it is A$0.0249 per share (as of Sep 13, 2026), against a price of A$0.0450. It is the blended result of 1 valuation models (cash flow, earnings, asset, dividend).
Is Ausquest Ltd stock overvalued or undervalued in 2026?
As of Sep 13, 2026, AQD trades above its calculated fair value: price A$0.0450, fair value A$0.0249, a gap of about −45% (overvalued). The calculation is refreshed with each new quarterly report, so the verdict can change during the year.
Is fair value the same as the market price of AQD?
No. The price is what the market pays today (A$0.0450); the fair value is what the company's own numbers justify (A$0.0249). For Ausquest Ltd the two are A$0.0201 per share apart. That gap is exactly why we show both numbers side by side.
How much is Ausquest Ltd worth?
The market values Ausquest Ltd at about A$78.8M (market capitalisation, as of Sep 13, 2026). Per share that is A$0.0450; our models calculate a fair value of A$0.0249 per share.
What do the bullish and bearish scenarios say about AQD?
Our models span a range for Ausquest Ltd: cautious scenario A$0.0249, base A$0.0249, optimistic A$0.0287 per share (as of Sep 13, 2026, price A$0.0450). The range comes from different growth and margin assumptions, not from analyst opinions.
How solid is the balance sheet of Ausquest Ltd (AQD)?
Balance-sheet figures for Ausquest Ltd (as of Sep 13, 2026): return on equity −14.9%. They feed the Quality Score of 22/100, which measures business quality independently of the share price.
How far is AQD from its 52-week high?
Ausquest Ltd trades at A$0.0450, about 44% below its 52-week high of A$0.0800 and 25% above the low of A$0.0360 (as of Sep 24, 2026). Distance from the high says nothing about value: that is what the fair value of A$0.0249 is for.
Which stocks are comparable to Ausquest Ltd?
From the same area (Basic Materials) we also value Vale S.A, Saudi Arabian Mining Company, CMOC Group, China Tungsten And Hightech Materials Co, among others. Each of them has its own fair-value calculation on this site using the same models, so the comparison is like for like.
Is Ausquest Ltd stock attractive at the current price?
The data as of Sep 13, 2026: price A$0.0450, calculated fair value A$0.0249 (−45%), Quality Score 22/100, from 1 models. Whether that fits your horizon and risk tolerance is your call. We provide the calculation, not investment advice.
How is the fair value of AQD calculated?
We run Ausquest Ltd through 1 models from four families: discounted cash flow, earnings models, asset and balance-sheet models, and dividend models. Every model gets the same audited fundamentals; the result is the weighted average of A$0.0249, with the spread shown as a cautious and an optimistic scenario.
Is it still worth investing in stocks now?
The global stock market currently sits 13.0 % above its aggregate fair value. Ausquest Ltd itself currently trades above fair value. An expensive market is no reason to stay out and no reason to buy everything at once: keep a broad savings plan running, buy single stocks only with money you can do without, and hold part of your money liquid while the market is high. The full picture including sectors is on is it worth investing now.
What is the share price of Ausquest Ltd (AQD)?
The closing price on Sep 24, 2026 was A$0.0450. Our model-based fair value is A$0.0249, about −45% upside (overvalued). We carry closing prices from our data provider, not a live tick.
What should I pay attention to with Ausquest Ltd right now?
The price sits above even our optimistic bull case (A$0.0287). The favourable scenario is already priced in. Weak quality (22/100) and above fair value at the same time, the margin of safety is missing on both counts. The large gap to fair value rests on thin data (low evidence): fewer applicable models and a shorter history. Read it with extra caution.
Key figures of Ausquest Ltd
How large is the market capitalisation of Ausquest Ltd (AQD)?
The market capitalisation of Ausquest Ltd is A$78.8M (≈ $55.3M). The stock-market value of the whole company: share price times number of shares. It is what the market asks for the entire business today.
What is the return on equity of Ausquest Ltd (AQD)?
The return on equity (ROE) of Ausquest Ltd is −14.9% (last twelve months). Profit relative to shareholders' equity, how efficiently the company works with its owners' money.
What is the EBIT return on assets of Ausquest Ltd (AQD)?
On an EBIT basis the return on assets of Ausquest Ltd is −11.2% (avg 5y). Operating profit (EBIT) relative to everything the company owns, as a multi-year average. It describes the business model rather than one good or bad year.
What is the operating margin of Ausquest Ltd (AQD)?
The operating margin of Ausquest Ltd is −693% (last twelve months). Profit from the core business (before interest and taxes) relative to revenue.
How fast is revenue growing at Ausquest Ltd (AQD)?
Revenue at Ausquest Ltd is growing +37.0% versus a year earlier (3y avg −8.6%). How much revenue grew versus a year earlier (YoY). The 3-year average next to it puts the single year in context.
How fast are earnings growing at Ausquest Ltd (AQD)?
Earnings per share at Ausquest Ltd are growing +275% versus a year earlier. How much earnings per share grew versus a year earlier.
How much free cash flow does Ausquest Ltd (AQD) generate?
The free cash flow of Ausquest Ltd is −A$8.1M (fiscal year 2025). The cash truly left after running and investing in the business, this is what pays dividends and buybacks.
How much net cash does Ausquest Ltd (AQD) hold?
Ausquest Ltd holds more cash than debt, A$7.2M net (fiscal year 2025). The company holds more cash than debt, a safety cushion.
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