MRF Trading Statement Bearish
MERAFE RESOURCES LIMITED - Trading statement for the year ended 31 December 2025
Merafe Resources Limited
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What this filing means
Merafe expects a massive 62-82% drop in HEPS and significant asset impairments due to weaker ferrochrome prices and volumes, despite maintaining a R1.16bn cash buffer.
Bull case
- Merafe maintains a robust liquid asset position with R1,157 million in cash and share of Central Treasury balances, providing a significant buffer despite operational headwinds.
- The impairment of property, plant, and equipment is a non-cash accounting adjustment that resets the balance sheet to reflect more conservative ferrochrome price forecasts.
Bear case
- Expected HEPS is projected to collapse by 62% to 82% due to a combination of weaker pricing, lower sales volumes, and an unfavorable ZAR:US$ exchange rate.
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