Metals Australia (ASX:MLS) 3-1 Month Momentum %: 4.76% (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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What is Metals Australia 3-1 Month Momentum %?

Metals Australia ASX:MLS -5.26% 3-1 Month Momentum % is 4.76% as of Jul. 26, 2026. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,540 Metals & Mining companies, Metals Australia ranks better than 80.75% on this metric.

3-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-07-26), Metals Australia's 3-1 Month Momentum % is 4.76%.

The industry rank for Metals Australia's 3-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:MLS's 3-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than
80.75% of 2540 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -15 vs ASX:MLS: 4.76

Metals Australia  (ASX:MLS) 3-1 Month Momentum % Explanation

Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 3-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past three months, but ignores the previous month.

The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.

Metals Australia 3-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms

Metals Australia 3-1 Month Momentum % Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Metals Australia's 3-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-1 Month Momentum % 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 Australia 3-1 Month Momentum % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Metals Australia's 3-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metals Australia's 3-1 Month Momentum % falls into.


Metals Australia  (ASX:MLS) 3-1 Month Momentum % Calculation

3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:

3-1 Month Momentum %=( Price 1-month ago / Price 3-month ago - 1 ) * 100 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-1 Month Momentum % →
What does a 3-1 Month Momentum % of 4.76% mean?
Metals Australia (ASX:MLS) has a 3-1 Month Momentum % of 4.76% as of Jul. 26, 2026. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Metals Australia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Metals Australia ranks #489 out of 2540 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is Metals Australia's 3-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Metals Australia's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 4.76%. Based on the distribution chart, Metals Australia ranks #489 out of 2540 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Metals Australia's 3-1 Month Momentum % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Metals Australia ranks #489 out of 2540 companies for 3-1 Month Momentum %. This places Metals Australia in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-1 Month Momentum % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good 3-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, 3-1 Month Momentum % 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 3-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 3-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Metals Australia and its competitors. Metals Australia's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 4.76%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metals Australia stock overvalued right now?
Metals Australia (ASX:MLS) has a current 3-1 Month Momentum % of 4.76%. The current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 4.76%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metals Australia (ASX:MLS), the current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 4.76% as of Jul. 26, 2026. 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.

Metals Australia Business Description

Address 8 Parliament Place, Level 1, West Perth, Perth, WA, AUS, 6005
Metals Australia Ltd is engaged in the exploration of mineral deposits in Australia and Africa. It explores Manindi Lithium, base metals, and gold. The company holds interests in the Manindi Zinc Project, Quebec Lithium Project, Lac Rainy Nord Graphite Project, and others. Its geographical segment includes Australia and Canada.