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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#3091
Positioning
Market Dominance
Mining
Coal
$222M
Mark C. Jensen
American Resources Corporation engages in the extraction, processing, transportation, distribution, and sale of metallurgical coal to the steel industries. The company supplies raw materials; and sells coal used in pulverized coal injections. It has a portfolio of operations located in the Pike, Knott, and Letcher Counties in Kentucky; and Wyoming County, West Virginia.
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| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$VALE Vale S.A. | 75 | 88 | 93 | 67 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$SU SUNCOR ENERGY INC | 74 | 87 | 90 | 53 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$TRX TRX GOLD Corp | 72 | 83 | 77 | 96 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ORLA Orla Mining Ltd. | 72 | 94 | 83 | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$KGC KINROSS GOLD CORP | 71 | 83 | 89 | 79 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AEM AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD | 71 | 80 | 80 | 71 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$RIO RIO TINTO PLC | 70 | 76 | 84 | 64 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$IAG IAMGOLD CORP | 70 | 71 | 82 | 89 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$NGD New Gold Inc. /FI | 70 | 76 | 67 | 92 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PDS PRECISION DRILLING Corp | 70 | 77 | 90 | 65 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AREC American Resources Corp | 43 | 31 | 43 | 67 | - | - | - | -14.3% | -229.2% | -44957.4% | -49629.8% | -46.6% | 0.0% | - | $222M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 13.7x | 5.2x | 4.3% | 3.9% | 45.8% | 7.6% | 5.8% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3x | - | REF |
American Resources Corp (AREC) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 43.2/100. It ranks #3091 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 2-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Outperforming peers — winners tend to keep winning over 3-12 months
Fair valuation relative to peers
Weak fundamentals — higher risk of value trap
High volatility — wider range of outcomes increases timing risk
Moderate investment profile
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Mining sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 31 | 25 | +6ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 67 | 72 | -5NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 43 | 44 | -1NEUTRAL |
| INVESTMENT | 57 | 90 | -33DRAG |
| STABILITY | 13 | 4 | +9ALPHA |
| SHORT INT | 54 | 67 | -13DRAG |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC -14.6% vs WACC 9.5% (spread -24.0%)
GM -229% vs sector 46%, OM -44957% vs sector 8%
Capital turnover 0.00x, R&D intensity 396.5%
Rev growth -47%, 9yr history
Interest coverage -2.2x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
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The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate American Resources Corp (AREC) as a Reduce with a composite score of 43.2/100 at a current price of $3.18. The quantitative profile shows weakness across multiple dimensions, suggesting limited upside potential.
American Resources Corp holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Mining sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 43.2/100 places it at rank #3091 in our full universe.
The near-term outlook is constructive, with revenue growing at -47% and momentum in the 67th percentile confirming positive market sentiment. The combination of strong top-line growth and favorable price dynamics suggests the company is executing well on its growth strategy.
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Positive momentum indicates institutional accumulation.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Below-average quality raises earnings sustainability concerns.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
American Resources Corp represents a reduce based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
American Resources Corp receives a Reduce rating from our analysis, with a composite score of 43.2/100 and 2 out of 5 stars, ranking #3091 out of 7,333 stocks. AREC's factor profile shows weakness across multiple dimensions, suggesting the stock may underperform going forward. Existing holders may want to consider trimming positions or tightening stop-losses.
AREC's quality score of 31/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports gross margins of -229.2% (sector avg: 45.8%), net margins of -49629.8% (sector avg: 5.8%). Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
With a value score of 43/100, AREC appears somewhat expensive relative to its fundamentals. Investors paying a premium here are likely betting on above-average growth or margin expansion to justify current prices.
With an investment score of 57/100, AREC exhibits moderate growth-oriented spending. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of -46.6% vs. a sector average of 0.1% and a return on assets of -14.3% (sector: 3.9%). The company appears to be balancing growth investments with capital returns, though the pace of investment may not be enough to accelerate top-line growth meaningfully.
AREC demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 67/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth stands at -46.6% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.23 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Moderate momentum may indicate the stock is consolidating or transitioning between trends, warranting close monitoring of upcoming catalysts.
American Resources Corp registers a low stability score of 13/100, indicating high volatility and potentially stressed financial conditions. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.23. Stocks at this level carry elevated capital loss risk and may be unsuitable for conservative portfolios without careful risk management.
The short interest score of 54/100 for AREC suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include above-average market sensitivity (beta: 1.23), micro-cap liquidity risk. With a $222M market cap (micro-cap), American Resources Corp may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
American Resources Corp is a micro-cap company in the Mining sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #3091 of 7,333 overall (58th percentile). Key comparisons include operating margins of -44957.4% below the 7.6% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Mining peers.
While AREC currently exhibits a REDUCE profile, superior opportunities exist within the MINING sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Improvement in Stability (13) would have the largest impact on the composite score.
Gross Margin 601% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Op. Margin 593989% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Div. Yield NaN% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
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American Resources Corp CEO Mark Jensen joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company’s affiliated rare earth and critical mineral refining platform, ReElement Technologies Corporation, will be in attendance at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 conference. Representatives from ReElement are expected to provide thought leadership and engage in meetings with customers, investors, and strategic partners across the critical minerals, technology, and industrial innovation ecosystems. Jensen explained to Proactive that ReElement’s strategy is centered on building strong partnerships with African stakeholders to advance minerals processing capabilities on the continent. This approach is designed to support industrialization and economic development in Africa while also securing reliable and transparent critical mineral supply chains that are essential for American industry and allied nations. He emphasized that ReElement is focused on developing collaborative solutions that address supply chain vulnerabilities, particularly for rare earth elements and other strategic minerals that underpin advanced manufacturing, clean energy technologies, and national security applications in the United States and partner countries. The Investing in African Mining Indaba conference is widely regarded as a premier global forum for mining professionals, investors, and industry leaders seeking to unlock Africa’s vast mineral potential. The annual event serves as a key platform for policy discussion, investment engagement, and strategic collaboration, helping shape the future direction of mining and resource development across the African continent. #proactiveinvestors #americanresourcescorporation #nasdaq #arec #ReElementTechnologies #MiningIndaba2026 #AfricanMining #CriticalMinerals #RareEarthElements #SupplyChainSecurity #StrategicMetals #CleanEnergyMaterials #IndustrialInnovation #GlobalMining #USIndustry #AlliedSupplyChains #MiningConference #ProactiveInvestors
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