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HCH.V

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Hot Chili Limited · Basic Materials · Australia · $276M · Avg Vol: $139K/d

48
StockRank
Q
35
V
31
M
73
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-3.8%
D/E
0.0x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Hot Chili controls one of the largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits in Chile (Costa Fuego). While it is a pre-revenue developer and does not meet the Terry Smith quality compounder criteria, the sheer scale of the asset offers massive asymmetric leverage to the structural copper deficit driven by AI power grids and electrification.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Hot Chili Limited is a copper-gold developer focused on advancing its flagship Costa Fuego copper-gold project in the coastal range of Atacama, Chile. Costa Fuego is one of the largest low-altitude, infrastructure-ready copper developments in the world, benefiting from nearby roads, power, and ports. Hot Chili's competitive moat is its low-capital-intensity profile, secured water rights, and strategic partnerships with major global mining and trading firms.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue
EPS-0.05-0.03-0.04-0.05
Shares120.0M120.0M152.0M152.3M+26.9%
Debt0.2M0.2M0.4M0.3M7.9%
Equity144.2M142.4M159.5M152.5M1.9%
Op CF
Inv CF-34.2M-10.9M4.6M-14.9M
Fin CF52.8M-0.1M20.6M-0.1M
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PRICE (1Y)-4.0%
1.121.201.281.371.45May 14Jun 5Jun 25
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$1.28
RSI (14)
49.4
52W High
$1.47
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
35
ROIC
-4.8%29.4
ROE
-3.8%31.7
GP/Assets
-0.0%8.9
Op. Margin
0.0%27.1
FCF/Assets
-12.1%21.9
Piotroski
14.3
Int. Cover
-50.0x4.8
D/E Ratio
0.00x95.1
Current Ratio
2.41x57.7
Value
31
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
-38.4x25.0
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
1.5x61.3
P/S
N/A
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
73
52W High %
87%86.2
RS 6M
40%86.4
SMA 50/200
1.31x88.5
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+100%62.5
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$276M
P/E (Forward)
Gross Margin
0.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of HCH.V are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
HCH.VHot Chili Limited(you)$276M48HOLD
HGO.AXHillgrove Resources Limited$133M58HOLD
AR1.AXAustral Resources Australia Ltd$136M26SELL
GRX.WAGreenX Metals Limited$210M11STRONG SELL
CYM.AXCyprium Metals Limited$150M17STRONG SELL
WA1.AXWA1 Resources Ltd$650M13STRONG SELL
CVV.AXCaravel Minerals Limited$106M3STRONG SELL
TNC.AXTrue North Copper Limited$54M9STRONG SELL
SFR.AXSandfire Resources Limited$6.8B88STRONG BUY
MEK.AXMeeka Metals Limited$217M49HOLD

Peer medians: ROE -9.1% · P/E 13.9x · Gross margin 35.2%

Hot Chili Limited (HCH.V) — Stock Score Summary

Hot Chili Limited (HCH.V) has a MoatMap StockRank of 48/100 based on Quality (35/100), Value (31/100), and Momentum (73/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Hot Chili controls one of the largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits in Chile (Costa Fuego). While it is a pre-revenue developer and does not meet the Terry Smith quality compounder criteria, the sheer scale of the asset offers massive asymmetric leverage to the structural copper deficit driven by AI power grids and electrification.

Hot Chili Limited is a copper-gold developer focused on advancing its flagship Costa Fuego copper-gold project in the coastal range of Atacama, Chile. Costa Fuego is one of the largest low-altitude, infrastructure-ready copper developments in the world, benefiting from nearby roads, power, and ports. Hot Chili's competitive moat is its low-capital-intensity profile, secured water rights, and strategic partnerships with major global mining and trading firms.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$1.28
Market Cap$276M
Price/Book1.47
Return on Equity-3.8%
Return on Invested Capital-4.8%
Debt/Equity0.14
Gross Margin0.0%
Operating Margin0.0%
Free Cash Flow$-22M

Hot Chili Limited operates in the Copper industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (Australia).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hot Chili Limited’s (HCH.V) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Hot Chili Limited (HCH.V) is 48/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (35), Value (31), and Momentum (73) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Hot Chili Limited have an economic moat?
Hot Chili Limited (HCH.V) has a Quality factor score of 35/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Hot Chili Limited a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Hot Chili Limited (HCH.V) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 48/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Hot Chili Limited in?
Hot Chili Limited (HCH.V) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Copper industry (Australia).