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    Greatland Resources (ASX:GGP) Shares Confront A Saddle Year After Profit Surge

    Simply Wall St·08/27/2026 11:32:10
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    Greatland Resources came into this earnings release with the stock trading at A$13.06 and a mixed recent run, down over the past week but up strongly over the past month. The results put hard numbers behind a miner that has lately been treated as a value story with a growth question mark.

    The headline is simple. Greatland Resources posted full year revenue above A$1.2b in the second half alone and delivered net income of more than A$500m for that period, all while keeping the balance sheet in robust shape with around A$1.3b of cash and no drawn debt. The market now has to decide how much of that strength is already in the price.

    Is Greatland Resources trading at a genuine discount, or is the low P/E simply compensation for the forecast earnings decline? See how the current price compares with fundamentals on our valuation analysis for Greatland Resources

    FY 2026 Earnings Summary

    • Revenue (FY 2026 vs FY 2025 TTM): A$2,259.372m vs. A$957.367m (very large increase, more than 2x)
    • Net Income (Excl. Extra Items, FY 2026 vs FY 2025 TTM): A$862.297m vs. A$337.26m (up 155.7%)
    • Basic EPS (FY 2026 vs FY 2025 TTM): A$1.2846 vs. A$0.635667 (up just over 2x)
    • Net Profit Margin (FY 2026 vs FY 2025): 38.2% vs. 35.2% (indicating improved profitability)

    Prefer clear, visual charts instead of another wall of earnings tables and raw figures? Get a full picture of Greatland Resources with an at-a-glance valuation breakdown in the company report for Greatland Resources.

    ASX:GGP Trailing 12-Month Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Aug 2026
    ASX:GGP Trailing 12-Month Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Aug 2026

    Greatland bull case: growth projects backed by cash

    Bulls argue Greatland Resources is a self funded growth story that uses Telfer cash flow to build Havieron and West Dome without stressing the balance sheet. FY26 results go a long way toward that. The company generated A$862.3m of net income and A$302m operating cash flow in the June quarter, lifted cash to about A$1.3b, and still carries no drawn debt. Liquidity of roughly A$1.8b including the new A$500m facility matches up against FY27 growth capex plans of A$365 to A$435m for Havieron and A$315 to A$335m for Telfer. Reserve upgrades at Telfer to 1.8Moz and group reserves of 5Moz, plus the West Dome Pinnacles discovery, support the view that future high grade feed is being lined up rather than just promised.

    Bear case: cost inflation and “saddle year” validated

    Bears worry that Greatland Resources faces a squeeze from lower grades, higher costs and heavy capex before Havieron and West Dome meaningfully contribute. FY27 guidance supports that concern. Gold output is guided to 260 to 300koz compared with 329koz in FY26, while AISC is guided to A$2,900 to A$3,330/oz after reporting A$2,179/oz in FY26. Management itself labels FY27 a saddle year, with lower production, higher unit costs and major plant shutdown activity as stockpiles are drawn down. Growth capex for Havieron and Telfer of up to roughly A$770m in FY27 confirms that free cash flow will be under pressure even from a strong starting cash base. The market’s mixed share price pattern over the past 3 months suggests investors remain divided on how temporary that squeeze will be.

    After a year labeled a saddle year by management, with guided production pressure and heavier capex, it is fair to ask whether operational strain and insider selling signals are isolated or part of a deeper pattern. Review our structured risk analysis for Greatland Resources which shows 2 important warning signs

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