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

Company Overview

Western Copper and Gold Corporation is a Canada-based mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits. Listed on the NYSE American under the symbol WRN, the company’s primary asset is the Casino Project, located in the Yukon Territory of northern Canada. Western Copper and Gold’s activities are centered on resource definition, engineering studies, environmental assessment and community engagement to prepare the deposit for eventual production.

The Casino Project comprises multiple porphyry-style mineralized zones containing copper, gold, molybdenum and silver. Through systematic drilling campaigns, metallurgical testing and preliminary engineering work, the company has produced a feasibility‐level plan for an open-pit mine complete with a process plant and tailings management facility. Ongoing technical programs are designed to optimize project economics, reduce environmental footprint and support permitting submissions.

Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Western Copper and Gold also maintains a field office near the Casino site to oversee exploration and community relations. The company’s leadership team brings expertise in geology, mining engineering, environmental permitting and capital markets. In parallel with its technical studies, Western Copper and Gold engages with Indigenous communities and local stakeholders to advance sustainable development practices and secure the social license required for long-term operations.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $1.57 to $1.67
• 50-Day Range: $1.20 to $1.67
• 52-Week Range: $0.90 to $1.67
• Volume: 493,235 shs
• Average Volume: 525,574 shs
• Market Capitalization: $336.76 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Western Copper and Gold Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Western Copper and Gold scored higher than 16% 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: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Western Copper and Gold.

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 -167.00, 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 -167.00, 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 2.39. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.00% 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 4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Western Copper and Gold has recently decreased by 35.32%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

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

1.00% 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 4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Western Copper and Gold has recently decreased by 35.32%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.48

News Sentiment

Western Copper and Gold has a news sentiment score of 1.48. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.60 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Western Copper and Gold this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

8 people have searched for WRN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Western Copper and Gold to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

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 at the start of the year. Since then, WRN shares have increased by 68.7% and is now trading at $1.67.

How were Western Copper and Gold's earnings last quarter?

Western Copper and Gold Corporation (NYSEAMERICAN:WRN) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 3rd. The company reported ($0.01) earnings per share (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 (NOK), Uranium Energy (UEC), Avino Silver & Gold Mines (ASM), Silvercorp Metals (SVM) and Sandstorm Gold (SAND).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/03/2017
• Today: 9/13/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSEAMERICAN
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: MINING - MISC
• 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

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.03)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$5.05 million
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: -1.85%
• Return on Assets: -1.81%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 11.52
• Quick Ratio: 11.52

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $0.70 per share
• Price / Book: 2.39

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 201,650,000
• Free Float: 192,372,000
• Market Cap: $336.76 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.07