Metals Exploration (FRA:MJ4) Book Value per Share: €0.07 (As of Dec. 2025)

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FRA:MJ4 Metals Exploration PLC FRA:MJ4
63 GF Score
Price €0.14
GF Value €0.04
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Metals Exploration Book Value per Share?

Metals Exploration FRA:MJ4 -2.88% 63 Book Value per Share is €0.07 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:MJ4 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Metals Exploration's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.07.

During the past 12 months, Metals Exploration's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 109.10% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Metals Exploration was 172.90% per year. The lowest was -12.60% per year. And the median was 0.15% per year.

Metals Exploration's current price is €0.135. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.07. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Metals Exploration is 1.85.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Metals Exploration was 4.83. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 1.25.


Metals Exploration  (FRA:MJ4) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Metals Exploration Book Value per Share Related Terms


Metals Exploration Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metals Exploration's Book Value per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Metals Exploration Book Value per Share Chart

Metals Exploration Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Book Value per Share
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Metals Exploration Semi-Annual Data
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FRA:MJ4 vs NEM, AU: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Metals Exploration's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Metals Exploration PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Metals Exploration's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metals Exploration's PB Ratio falls into.


FRA:MJ4
63GF Score
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Metals Exploration Book Value per Share Calculation

Metals Exploration's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(215.8-0.0)/2,940.9
=0.07

Metals Exploration's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(215.8-0.0)/2,940.9
=0.07

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of €0.07 mean?
Metals Exploration (FRA:MJ4) has a Book Value per Share of €0.07 as of Dec. 2025. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Metals Exploration and its competitors.
Is Metals Exploration's Book Value per Share too high?
Metals Exploration's current Book Value per Share is €0.07. Overall, Metals Exploration has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metals Exploration's Book Value per Share compare to NEM and AU?
Metals Exploration's Book Value per Share of €0.07 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Metals Exploration and its competitors. Metals Exploration's current Book Value per Share is €0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metals Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metals Exploration (FRA:MJ4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.04, compared to a current price of €0.14 — trading 237.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is €0.07. Metals Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metals Exploration (FRA:MJ4), the current Book Value per Share is €0.07 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Metals Exploration (FRA:MJ4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metals Exploration stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.14 is trading 237.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.04. GuruFocus considers Metals Exploration to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MJ4:

  • Book Value per Share: €0.07
  • GF Value™: €0.04 vs. price of €0.14 (237.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MJ4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Metals Exploration Business Description

Other Exchanges MTL:UK
Address 27-28 Eastcastle Street, London, GBR, W1W 8DH
Metals Exploration PLC is a natural resource exploration and development company. The company identifies, acquires, and develops mining and processing projects, mining companies, and businesses with a focus on base and precious metals mining opportunities. The main asset of the company is the Runruno gold-molybdenum project in Northern Philippines. The company operates in geographic areas of the UK, Philippines, and Singapore.
63GF Score

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