(AREC) American Resources - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US02927U2087

Coal, Met Coke, Rare Earth

AREC EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of AREC over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-09-30": -0.09, "2020-12-31": -0.28, "2021-03-31": -0.14, "2021-06-30": -0.13, "2021-09-30": -0.15, "2021-12-31": -0.17, "2022-03-31": -0.04, "2022-06-30": -0.04, "2022-09-30": -0.08, "2022-12-31": -0.17, "2023-03-31": 0.04, "2023-06-30": -0.01, "2023-09-30": 0.05, "2023-12-31": -0.14, "2024-03-31": -0.03, "2024-06-30": -0.09, "2024-09-30": -0.13, "2024-12-31": -0.13, "2025-03-31": -0.23, "2025-06-30": -0.1,

AREC Revenue

Revenue of AREC over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-09-30: 0.294646, 2020-12-31: 0.013875, 2021-03-31: 0.010646, 2021-06-30: 0.39321, 2021-09-30: 2.813923, 2021-12-31: 4.537525, 2022-03-31: 9.080622, 2022-06-30: 16.199204, 2022-09-30: 9.509738, 2022-12-31: 4.684703, 2023-03-31: 8.868456, 2023-06-30: 1.980688, 2023-09-30: 5.828526, 2023-12-31: 0.066404, 2024-03-31: 0.094019, 2024-06-30: 0.004094, 2024-09-30: 0.235443, 2024-12-31: 0.049677, 2025-03-31: 0.031927, 2025-06-30: 0.013256,

Description: AREC American Resources

American Resources Corp Class A (NASDAQ:AREC) is a US-based coal and consumable fuels company. To understand its potential, we need to analyze key drivers and performance indicators.

The coal industry is heavily influenced by global demand, particularly from countries like China and India, and is also affected by energy policies and the rise of alternative energy sources. ARECs performance is likely tied to the global coal price, production costs, and demand from key markets such as the steel and power generation sectors.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor for AREC include revenue growth, EBITDA margins, and production volumes. The companys ability to manage costs, particularly in relation to mining and processing, will be crucial. Additionally, its strategy for adapting to the global shift towards cleaner energy sources could impact long-term viability.

Economic drivers for AREC include global coal prices, demand from the steel industry, and government policies on energy and environmental regulations. The Forward P/E ratio of 2.75 suggests the market expects earnings growth, potentially driven by increased demand or more efficient operations.

To assess the viability of AREC as a trading opportunity, its essential to monitor its quarterly earnings reports, production updates, and any strategic announcements that could impact its financials or operational outlook.

AREC Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 172m
Sub-Industry Coal & Consumable Fuels
IPO / Inception 2017-12-29

AREC Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 5.83%
Fundamental 21.9%
Dividend Rating -
Return 12m vs S&P 500 187%
Analyst Rating 4.50 of 5

AREC Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

AREC Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 90.2%
Growth Correlation 12m 29.8%
Growth Correlation 5y -73.9%
CAGR 5y 1.37%
CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) 0.02
CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) 0.02
Sharpe Ratio 12m -1.03
Alpha 277.12
Beta 0.699
Volatility 124.74%
Current Volume 2057.4k
Average Volume 20d 3186.6k
Stop Loss 2.5 (-10.1%)
Signal 0.06

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 1.0

Net Income (-42.8m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 19.8k TTM)
FCFTA -0.12 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -4.19pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue -22.0k% (prev -247.3%; Δ -21.8kpp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA -0.09 (>3.0%) and CFO -17.9m > Net Income -42.8m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
NO Net Debt/EBITDA fails (EBITDA <= 0)
Current Ratio 0.12 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (82.9m) change vs 12m ago 7.08% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin -693.1% (prev -72.03%; Δ -621.1pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 0.17% (prev 3.07%; Δ -2.90pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio -1.90 (EBITDA TTM -16.2m / Interest Expense TTM 10.5m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' -8.66

(A) -0.36 = (Total Current Assets 9.54m - Total Current Liabilities 82.3m) / Total Assets 200.4m
(B) -1.41 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -282.1m / Total Assets 200.4m
warn (B) unusual magnitude: -1.41 — check mapping/units
(C) -0.10 = EBIT TTM -20.0m / Avg Total Assets 198.0m
(D) -0.96 = Book Value of Equity -282.1m / Total Liabilities 292.6m
Total Rating: -8.66 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 21.88

1. Piotroski 1.0pt = -4.0
2. FCF Yield -1.22% = -0.61
3. FCF Margin data missing
4. Debt/Equity data missing
5. Debt/Ebitda -12.57 = -2.50
6. ROIC - WACC (= -20.81)% = -12.50
7. RoE data missing
8. Rev. Trend -84.96% = -6.37
9. EPS Trend -42.78% = -2.14

What is the price of AREC shares?

As of September 27, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 2.78 with a total of 2,057,355 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -3.14%, over one month by +32.38%, over three months by +212.68% and over the past year by +236.28%.

Is American Resources a good stock to buy?

No, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, American Resources (NASDAQ:AREC) is currently (September 2025) a stock to sell. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 21.88 and therefor a negative outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of AREC is around 3.05 USD . This means that AREC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 9.71%.

Is AREC a buy, sell or hold?

American Resources has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.50. Therefore, it is recommended to buy AREC.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the AREC price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 4 43.9%
Analysts Target Price 4 43.9%
ValueRay Target Price 3.3 17.6%

Last update: 2025-09-16 04:31

AREC Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 171.8m (171.8m USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 2.28b USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Forward = 2.7533
P/S = 519.9939
P/B = 2.1914
Beta = 1.024
Revenue TTM = 330.3k USD
EBIT TTM = -20.0m USD
EBITDA TTM = -16.2m USD
Long Term Debt = 155.7m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 48.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 203.6m USD (Calculated: Short Term 48.0m + Long Term 155.7m)
Net Debt = 2.76b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = -1.90b USD (171.8m + Debt 203.6m - CCE 2.28b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -1.90 (Ebit TTM -20.0m / Interest Expense TTM 10.5m)
FCF Yield = -1.22% (FCF TTM -23.3m / Enterprise Value -1.90b)
FCF Margin = -7049 % (FCF TTM -23.3m / Revenue TTM 330.3k)
Net Margin = -13.0k% (Net Income TTM -42.8m / Revenue TTM 330.3k)
Gross Margin = -693.1% ((Revenue TTM 330.3k - Cost of Revenue TTM 2.62m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 6.75 (Enterprise Value -1.90b / Book Value Of Equity -282.1m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.01% (Interest Expense 2.06m / Debt 203.6m)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default)
NOPAT = -20.0m (EBIT -20.0m, no tax applied on loss)
Current Ratio = 0.12 (Total Current Assets 9.54m / Total Current Liabilities 82.3m)
Debt / EBITDA = -12.57 (Net Debt 2.76b / EBITDA -16.2m)
Debt / FCF = -8.75 (Debt 203.6m / FCF TTM -23.3m)
Total Stockholder Equity = -76.9m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = -21.36% (Net Income -42.8m, Total Assets 200.4m )
RoE = unknown (Net Income TTM -42.8m / Total Stockholder Equity -76.9m)
RoCE = -25.35% (Ebit -20.0m / (Equity -76.9m + L.T.Debt 155.7m))
RoIC = -16.45% (NOPAT -20.0m / Invested Capital 121.3m)
WACC = 4.36% (E(171.8m)/V(375.4m) * Re(8.59%)) + (D(203.6m)/V(375.4m) * Rd(1.01%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 4.69%
Discount Rate = 8.59% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -23.3m)
EPS Correlation: -42.78 | EPS CAGR: -4.76% | SUE: -0.54 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -84.96 | Revenue CAGR: -90.85% | SUE: 0.00 | # QB: 0

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