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

Company Overview

Western Copper and Gold (NYSEAMERICAN:WRN) is a Canadian mineral exploration and development company focused on the discovery and advancement of copper and gold projects. The company’s primary undertaking is the exploration, development and eventual production of mineral resources, leveraging modern geological and engineering techniques. Western Copper and Gold is chiefly known for its efforts to bring new copper-gold deposits into production, supporting global demand for metals essential to infrastructure and clean energy technologies.

The centerpiece of Western Copper and Gold’s portfolio is the Casino Project, located in Canada’s Yukon Territory. This large-scale copper-gold-molybdenum deposit has undergone extensive drilling, feasibility studies and environmental assessments. The company is working toward securing regulatory approvals and permits required for mine construction, while engaging with local communities and Indigenous groups to ensure responsible development and benefit sharing.

Founded in the mid-1980s, Western Copper and Gold has evolved through strategic acquisitions and exploration successes. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, the company maintains an active presence in Canada’s mineral-rich northwest. Its focus on the Yukon region reflects a commitment to exploring underdeveloped districts with strong infrastructure potential. Over the years, Western has built a robust technical team to advance its projects from early exploration to detailed engineering.

Leadership at Western Copper and Gold includes industry veterans with experience in mine development, project financing and corporate governance. Under the guidance of Chief Executive Officer Stewart Lynn, the management team has emphasized rigorous technical standards, environmental stewardship and stakeholder engagement. The board and executive group bring decades of expertise in turning exploration targets into operating mines, positioning the company to navigate the complex path from resource definition to production.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $1.24 to $1.27
• 50-Day Range: $1.03 to $1.37
• 52-Week Range: $0.90 to $1.42
• Volume: 197,366 shs
• Average Volume: 311,718 shs
• Market Capitalization: $250.94 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 2% 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 -62.50, 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 -62.50, 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 1.79. 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

6.83% 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 6.7.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Western Copper and Gold has recently decreased by 77.37%, 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

6.83% 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 6.7.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Western Copper and Gold has recently decreased by 77.37%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.6 / 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.

Search Interest

5 people have searched for WRN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 25% compared to the previous 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 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, WRN shares have increased by 26.3% and is now trading at $1.25.

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

Western Copper and Gold Corporation (NYSEAMERICAN:WRN) announced its earnings results on Thursday, August, 3rd. The company reported ($0.01) earnings per share 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: 7/19/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• 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: -3.13%
• Return on Assets: -3.08%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 22.49
• Quick Ratio: 22.49

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: 1.79

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 200,750,000
• Free Float: 191,517,000
• Market Cap: $250.94 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.17