Western Metals Corporation

Western Metals Corporation

WTLC
Western Metals CorporationUS flagOther OTC
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Western Metals Corporation
WTLC
(Other OTC)

Recent

price

0.38

P/E

ratio

- -

div

yld

- -

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1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
TTM
FRC
16.4
16.99
16.74
15.25
18.57
15.07
8.18
5.82
Revenue per Share
1.67
1.24
0.89
1.21
1.15
-0.3
-1.38
-1.91
Basic EPS, GAAP
-1.05
1.76
1.2
1.69
1.39
0.03
0.28
-0.67
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
5.27
- -
- -
Dividend per Share
7.36
8.91
8.93
10.56
6.93
6.33
4.97
3.99
Book Value per Share
7.36
8.91
8.93
10.55
6.93
6.3
4.89
3.93
Tangible Book Value per Share
9
9
9
8
8
8
8
8
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
148
150
145
120
141
115
62
44
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
16.49
11.89
8.28
11.92
8.47
-3.11
-11.29
-31.81
Operating Margin (%)
2
3
3
4
4
5
4
3
Depreciation Expense
15
11
8
10
9
-2
-11
-15
Net Income, GAAP
40.91
42
42
40.88
40.29
- -
- -
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
10.16
7.27
5.31
7.91
6.19
-1.98
-16.91
-32.87
Profit Margin (%)
45
57
47
58
28
32
29
24
Working Capital
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
LT Debt
66
78
77
83
53
48
37
30
Total Equity
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Return on Invested Capital (%)
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Return on Capital (%)
- -
15.01
9.87
11.86
12.86
-4.52
-24.43
-38.64
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'02
Mar'03
Jun'03
ST Debt
- -
- -
- -
LT Borrowings
- -
- -
- -
LT Finance Leases
- -
- -
- -
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
8
8
8
Market Capitalization
- -
- -
- -

Working Capital

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'02
Mar'03
Jun'03
Total Current Assets
34
33
30
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
16
12
10
Accounts Receivable, Net
4
5
7
Inventories
5
6
5
Total Current Liabilities
5
6
6
Payables & Accruals
5
6
6
ST Debt
- -
- -
- -
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
- -
-12.3%
-22.68%
Free Cash Flow
- -
152.24%
883.72%
Net Income, GAAP
- -
44.3%
361.14%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
- -
-13.37%
-45.92%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2001
27
32
31
25
115
2002
22
20
12
8
62
2003
11
13
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2001
-0.09
-0.04
0.16
- -
-0.3
2002
0.09
-0.54
-0.6
- -
-1.38
2003
-0.36
-0.62
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2001
5
0.26
- -
- -
5.27
2002
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
2003
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Business
Western Metals Corporation (Ticker: WTLC) is a company primarily engaged in the exploration, development, and production of metal resources, focusing on non-ferrous metals such as copper, zinc, and lead. The company manufactures and supplies a range of metal concentrates, refined metal products, and related mineral commodities. It offers mining operations and processing activities across multiple sites, with a portfolio that includes core metals essential for industrial applications and manufacturing sectors. Western Metals Corporation operates internationally with key projects located in North America, leveraging advanced extraction technologies and sustainable mining practices to maximize resource recovery and environmental stewardship. Founded in 1986, the company is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, serving customers in the metals and mining industry globally. The company also maintains strategic partnerships with regional and international stakeholders to enhance its operational footprint and resource development capabilities. Recent major company developments within the last two years include strategic expansion efforts through new joint ventures in the Asia-Pacific region and the launch of innovative processing technologies aimed at improving metal yield efficiency and reducing environmental impact. Additionally, Western Metals Corporation completed a significant acquisition of a mining asset portfolio in South America, adding diversified geographic exposure and resource base. The company has also focused on upgrading its refinery facilities and expanding its product offerings to include higher purity metal products and value-added alloys, responding to evolving market demand trends. These strategic moves underscore Western Metals Corporation's commitment to growth, technological advancement, and sustainable mining solutions within the global metals sector. The company continues to position itself as an integrated metals provider with comprehensive capabilities from extraction through processing to end-market delivery. This description consolidates Western Metals Corporation's profile, its detailed product and service offerings, recent strategic changes, geographic scope, and foundational corporate information.