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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: FEAM (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $12
1 Year Target Price $12
0 | Strong Buy |
1 | Buy |
0 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -63.61% | Avg. Invested days 16 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 76.47M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 12 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 12 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 1.61 | 52 Weeks Range 2.82 - 30.36 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 2.82 - 30.36 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -10.63 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) - |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -36.1% | Return on Equity (TTM) -82.78% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 72693789 | Price to Sales(TTM) 12063.8 |
Enterprise Value 72693789 | Price to Sales(TTM) 12063.8 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue - | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -2.86 | Shares Outstanding 20017700 | Shares Floating 10876842 |
Shares Outstanding 20017700 | Shares Floating 10876842 | ||
Percent Insiders 40.38 | Percent Institutions 45 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 1 | Target Price 12 | Buy 1 | Strong Buy - |
Buy 1 | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
5E Advanced Materials Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
5E Advanced Materials Inc., formerly known as American Potash Corp., focuses on boron and lithium specialty materials. It has evolved from a potash exploration company to a developer of boron and lithium resources, with a focus on the Fort Cady Integrated Boron Facility in California.
Core Business Areas
- Boron Specialty Materials: Production and sale of boric acid, boron fertilizers, and other boron-based chemicals. Serves industries like agriculture, glass, ceramics, and detergents.
- Lithium Exploration: Exploration and potential development of lithium resources within the Fort Cady project. This is a future potential revenue source and still in the exploratory phase.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of executives with experience in mining, chemical manufacturing, and finance. The organizational structure is typical of a development-stage mining company, with departments focused on operations, exploration, finance, and marketing.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Boric Acid: Boric acid is the primary product. Market share information is not readily available for 5E Advanced Materials specifically, but the global boric acid market is competitive. Competitors include Rio Tinto (RTNTF), Eti Maden, and Searles Valley Minerals.
- Boron Fertilizers: Boron-based fertilizers are sold into the agricultural sector. Similar market share challenges apply. Key competitors include Yara International, Nutrien, and Mosaic (MOS).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The boron market is driven by demand from various industries, including agriculture, glass manufacturing, ceramics, and detergents. The lithium market is driven by the growing demand for electric vehicle batteries and energy storage systems.
Positioning
5E Advanced Materials aims to become a vertically integrated producer of boron and lithium specialty materials. Their competitive advantage lies in their potential access to a large boron and lithium deposit at Fort Cady. However, they are currently in a developmental phase and not generating substantial revenue.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global boron market is estimated to be in the billions of dollars annually. The lithium market is significantly larger and growing rapidly, estimated to be tens of billions of dollars. 5E Advanced Materials is positioned to capture a share of both markets, but significant capital investment and operational execution are required.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large Boron Deposit (Fort Cady)
- Potential Lithium Resources
- Vertically Integrated Business Model (Planned)
- Location of operation in US
Weaknesses
- Development Stage Company
- Limited Revenue Generation
- High Capital Expenditure Requirements
- Dependence on Financing
- Low Liquidity
Opportunities
- Growing Demand for Boron
- Expansion of Lithium Market
- Strategic Partnerships
- Government Incentives for Domestic Production
Threats
- Commodity Price Fluctuations
- Environmental Regulations
- Competition from Established Producers
- Funding Risks
- Operational Challenges
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Rio Tinto (RTNTF)
- Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP)
- Sociedad Quu00edmica y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM)
Competitive Landscape
5E Advanced Materials faces significant competition from established boron and lithium producers with greater financial resources and operational experience. Its success depends on achieving cost-competitive production and securing reliable supply chains.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth is limited due to the company's development stage. Growth has been primarily related to resource identification and project development.
Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on successful commissioning and operation of the Fort Cady facility. Analyst estimates vary widely depending on assumptions about production rates and commodity prices.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include securing financing, advancing the construction of the Fort Cady facility, and developing partnerships with potential customers.
Summary
5E Advanced Materials is a high-risk, high-reward development-stage company. Its key strength lies in its Fort Cady resource, but it faces substantial execution risks and competition. Successful project development and access to capital are critical for its future success, which is highly sensitive to boron and lithium price fluctuations and the company's ability to achieve its production targets.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Company SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
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About 5E Advanced Materials Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Hesperia, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2022-03-15 | President & CEO Mr. Paul Weibel CPA | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Specialty Chemicals | Full time employees 57 | Website https://5eadvancedmaterials.com |
Full time employees 57 | Website https://5eadvancedmaterials.com |
5E Advanced Materials, Inc., an exploration stage company, engages in the exploration and development of mineral properties in the United States. The company primarily explores for borates and lithium deposits. It holds 100% interest in the Fort Cady project located in the Mojave Desert region in eastern San Bernardino County, California; and a 100% earn-in agreement in the Salt Wells Projects covering an area of 14 square miles situated in Churchill County, Nevada. The company was formerly known as American Pacific Borates Limited. 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. was incorporated in 2021 and is based in Hesperia, California.
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