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5E Advanced Materials Inc(FEAM)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
SELL
SELL for 5 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+10.98% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$2.31
10/22/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FEAM

10/22/2026: FEAM (1-star) is a SELL. SELL for 5 days. Simulated Profits (10.98%). Updated daily EoD!

5E Advanced Materials Inc is a development-stage company focused on the extraction and processing of boron and lithium for high-tech applications. Its primary strength lies in its strategic U.S.-based mineral asset, which offers a domestic source of critical materials for electric vehicles and semiconductors. The company's growth opportunity centers on successfully transitioning from a project developer to a commercial-scale producer. However, investors face risks related to high cash burn, execution uncertainty, and strong competition from established global commodity players. This stock best suits aggressive, high-risk growth investors who should monitor permit approvals and future off-take agreements as key developments.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitInvestors must have a high tolerance for the long development timelines and execution risks inherent in building a new mining operation.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum investors may find interest only during periods of positive catalysts or speculative cycles regarding mineral prices.
Value investorWeak fitThe company currently lacks the steady earnings and cash flow metrics that traditional value investors typically seek.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and requires significant capital reinvestment for years to come.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe high volatility and development-stage risks of this stock are generally unsuitable for conservative or low-risk investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighAs a commodity-linked stock, price swings in boron and lithium can drastically affect valuation.
Valuation riskHighValuations are highly sensitive to future production assumptions rather than current earnings.
Competition risk (incumbent supply dominance)Medium / highEstablished global players can influence market supply and pricing to pressure new entrants.
Business qualityMediumThe business is currently unproven at scale and requires successful execution to reach maturity.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should expect no dividend income for the foreseeable future.
Execution riskHighSuccessfully transitioning from exploration to commercial mining at scale is a complex and risky process.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -56.71%
Avg. Invested days 12
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
FEAM receives a 2-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
FEAM has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-36.0%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.0%), slightly negative revenue growth (+0.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
FEAM's financial health is supported by strong efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 0.0% of revenue). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
FEAM's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at +0.0% FY2026 versus FY2025. By comparison, while earnings growth (-36.0%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-7.7%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 58.8% and approximately 38.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 25.22% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Bluescape Energy Partners LLC 29.13%
Awm Investment Company Inc 7.51%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.34%
Aristides Capital LLC 1.31%
Potomac Capital Management, Inc. 1.22%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
FEAM generates approximately $-0 of gross profit, $-0 of operating income, and $-0 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Weak margins explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
FEAM has a High Volatility Profile profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 112.45M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 5.88
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 5.88
Volume (30-day avg) 1.1M shares
Beta 1.81
52 Weeks Range 0.90 - 6.07
Updated Date 10/22/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.90 - 6.07
Updated Date 10/22/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.43

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Boron ProductionPlanned revenue from the sale of boric acid and boron derivatives to industrial sectors.The company aims to sell essential minerals to high-tech and industrial customers once its production facility is fully operational.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 90.59M
Price to Sales(TTM) 12063.8
Enterprise Value 90.59M
Price to Sales(TTM) 12063.8
Enterprise Value to Revenue -
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -2.86
Shares Outstanding 41.65M
Shares Floating 16.14M
Shares Outstanding 41.65M
Shares Floating 16.14M
Percent Insiders 25.22
Percent Institutions 58.81

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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