Almonty Industries shares EXPLODE! Rheinmetall, Renk, and Hensoldt left in the shadows!
Almonty Industries' share price (TSX:AII) has gained over 20% in recent days. On its current home exchange in Toronto, the market capitalization has now surpassed the important CAD 1 billion mark. The upcoming IPO on the NASDAQ is a contributing factor to the price surge, but there are many other reasons! The shares of what will soon be the largest tungsten producer outside China are in a perfect storm of positive momentum. The 5% defense spending target agreed upon by NATO countries is also pushing the stock higher. The shares still appear to be an attractive buy. Analyst price targets have not yet been reached and are likely to be raised soon. Almonty currently overshadows Rheinmetall, Renk, and Hensoldt – and rightly so. NATO's 5% defense spending target boosts defense stocks
Sentiment toward defense stocks is positive again. Once again, the weak phase for RENK, Rheinmetall, and Hensoldt was short-lived. The shares have risen again in recent days but have been overshadowed by Almonty (TSX:AII). Following the latest NATO meeting, there is a gold rush in the industry. NATO member countries have reaffirmed their commitment to higher defense spending. In future, 5% of economic output is to be spent on the military and defense. In its summit declaration, NATO committed to investing billions in armaments and infrastructure by 2035.
US President Donald Trump had repeatedly pushed for higher spending in the past and was accordingly satisfied with the latest commitments. He even went so far as to reaffirm the transatlantic military alliance's commitment to mutual defense (Article 5).
A large portion of the billions in investments is also likely to benefit US defense companies. And regardless of whether production takes place in Europe or the US, the entire industry needs tungsten and, therefore, Almonty. No tungsten production in the US since 2015
The situation is particularly precarious in the US. The country has not produced any commercial tungsten since 2015, making it entirely dependent on imports. Yet tungsten is indispensable in aerospace, electronics, defense, and mechanical engineering. With a melting point of 3,422 °C, tungsten has the highest melting point of any metal and is extremely hard. This makes it ideal for use in rocket nozzles, armor-piercing ammunition, protective coatings, and armor plating. The problem is that China produces over 80% of the world's tungsten and is increasingly using it as a weapon in the trade war.
The US is currently fighting back with all its might – and Almonty is benefiting. The company has received an official letter from the US House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party and is now part of the Critical Materials Forum. Almonty is the tungsten hope for the West
Almonty is seen as the great tungsten hope for the US, Europe, and all Western countries. The Company already operates a mine in Portugal, with plans for expansion, and owns two projects in Spain. But the key driver of its share price is in South Korea. There, after years of preparation and with support from Germany's KfW, Almonty is about to start production at the Sangdong mine. This mine has a lot to offer: Not only is it high-grade, but it also has a lifespan of over 90 years, making it the largest tungsten mine outside China. By 2027, Almonty aims to supply 43% of global demand outside China, with a particular focus on the defense sector, as CEO Lewis Black recently emphasized in an interview with CNBC. A US defense contractor has already secured at least 40 tons of tungsten oxide per month. The fact that there is a price floor but no price ceiling highlights the strength of Almonty's position.
Anyone speculating that the NASDAQ listing and the start of operations at the Sangdong mine will trigger a setback is likely to be disappointed. For one thing, there is currently IPO fever in the US, with shares doubling on their first day of trading. In addition, Almonty has another strategically important raw material on offer: molybdenum. The heavy metal deposit is located on the Sangdong property. A long-term purchase agreement has already been signed for this as well. And then there are the expansion plans in Portugal and the two mines in Spain. Furthermore, the value chain can be extended. The fuel for Almonty's share price rocket is unlikely to run out anytime soon. Analysts likely to raise price targets soon
Analysts are likely to raise their price targets once operations commence, as this will significantly increase the visibility of future revenues and profits. Sphene Capital's price target is currently CAD 5.40. Analysts at GBC Research currently estimate the fair value of Almonty shares to be CAD 5.50. Yesterday, the stock traded just under CAD 4. Almonty plans to ramp up Sangdong by 2027. GBC analysts expect revenues of CAD 314 million and net income of CAD 212 million by 2027, with the upward trend expected to continue. Conclusion: The price rocket still has plenty of fuel
Investors are likely to continue benefiting from investing in Almonty shares. There are simply too many reasons pointing toward further gains. Those who waited for a significant price correction in recent months have missed the rally. Analyst price targets appear realistic and suggest more than 30% additional upside – unless the NASDAQ listing pushes the price even higher. Almonty is keeping pace with German mining stocks but is fundamentally cheaper. Source: Refinitiv Conflict of interest
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