Western Copper and Gold (WRN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Western Copper and Gold Corporation, an exploration stage company, engages in the exploration and development of mineral properties in Canada. The company explores for gold, copper, silver, and molybdenum deposits. Its principal property is the Casino mineral property that comprise 1,136 full and partial quartz claims, and 55 placer claims located in Yukon, Canada. The company was formerly known as Western Copper Corporation 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.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $1.08 to $1.10
• 50-Day Range: $0.91 to $1.31
• 52-Week Range: $0.90 to $1.66
• Volume: 96,419 shs
• Average Volume: 271,413 shs
• Market Capitalization: $214.05 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $4.25
• Consensus Rating: Strong Buy

Western Copper and Gold Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Western Copper and Gold scored higher than 28% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.8 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Strong Buy

Consensus Rating

Western Copper and Gold has received a consensus rating of Strong Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Western Copper and Gold has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Western Copper and Gold are expected to remain at ($0.02) per share in the coming year.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Western Copper and Gold is -36.00, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Western Copper and Gold is -36.00, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Western Copper and Gold has a P/B Ratio of 1.74. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.04% of the float of Western Copper and Gold has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Western Copper and Gold has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Western Copper and Gold has recently decreased by 3.37%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Western Copper and Gold does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Western Copper and Gold does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.04% of the float of Western Copper and Gold has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Western Copper and Gold has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Western Copper and Gold has recently decreased by 3.37%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Western Copper and Gold this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Western Copper and Gold insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 4.60% of the stock of Western Copper and Gold is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 21.96% of the stock of Western Copper and Gold is held by institutions.

WRN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have WRN shares performed this year?

Western Copper and Gold's stock was trading at $0.99 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, WRN shares have increased by 9.1% and is now trading at $1.08.
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How were Western Copper and Gold's earnings last quarter?

Western Copper and Gold Co. (NYSEAMERICAN:WRN) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 3rd. The company reported ($0.01) EPS for the quarter.

How do I buy shares of Western Copper and Gold?

Shares of WRN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Western Copper and Gold own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Western Copper and Gold investors own include B2Gold (BTG), Kinross Gold (KGC), Nokia Oyj (NOK), Uranium Energy (UEC), Avino Silver & Gold Mines (ASM), Avino Silver & Gold Mines (ASM) and Silvercorp Metals (SVM).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/03/2017
• Today: 5/04/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/08/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSEAMERICAN
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: Other Industrial Metals & Mining
• Sub-Industry: Non-Metallic And Industrial Metal Mining
• Current Symbol: NYSEAMERICAN:WRN
• Previous Symbol: NYSE:WRN
• CIK: 1364125
• Web: www.westerncopperandgold.com
• Phone: (604) 684-9497
• Fax: 604-669-2926
• Employees: 8
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $4.25
• High Stock Price Target: $4.25
• Low Stock Price Target: $4.25
• Potential Upside/Downside: +293.5%
• Consensus Rating: Strong Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.50
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): ($0.03)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $-2,470,000.00
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: -2.79%
• Return on Assets: -2.70%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 7.88
• Quick Ratio: 7.88

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $0.62 per share
• Price / Book: 1.74

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 198,190,000
• Free Float: 189,077,000
• Market Cap: $214.05 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.85