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5E Advanced Materials Inc (FEAM)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: FEAM (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
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 |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 82.58M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 12 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 12 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 1.55 | 52 Weeks Range 2.82 - 24.84 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 2.82 - 24.84 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 | ||
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 78809836 | Price to Sales(TTM) 12063.8 |
Enterprise Value 78809836 | Price to Sales(TTM) 12063.8 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue - | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -2.86 | Shares Outstanding 22441300 | Shares Floating 12791140 |
Shares Outstanding 22441300 | Shares Floating 12791140 | ||
Percent Insiders 36.13 | Percent Institutions 41.54 |
Upturn AI SWOT
5E Advanced Materials Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
5E Advanced Materials Inc. (formerly American Pacific Borates Limited) is focused on boron and lithium specialty materials. It was originally focused on American Pacific Borates Ltd, it evolved focusing more on high purity materials. It's evolution is focused on value-added products.
Core Business Areas
- Boron Specialties: Production and development of boron-based specialty materials for various applications.
- Lithium Development: Exploration and potential development of lithium resources at their Fort Cady project.
Leadership and Structure
The company has a board of directors and executive management team. Key executives oversee various aspects of operations, including exploration, development, finance, and marketing.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- H3BO3 Boric Acid: Boric acid produced from the Fort Cady project. Market share data is not explicitly available but it is an emerging player in the boric acid market. Competitors include Rio Tinto, Eti Mine, and Searles Valley Minerals.
- Lithium Carbonate: Potential future product. No current market share or revenue. Competitors in the Lithium Carbonate space are SQM (SQM), Albemarle (ALB), Livent (LTHM).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The boron market is driven by demand in glass, ceramics, agriculture, and other industries. The lithium market is driven by demand from batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage.
Positioning
5E Advanced Materials Inc. is positioning itself as a supplier of high-purity boron and lithium materials. Competitive advantages could include its unique resource base and potential for vertical integration.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global boron market is estimated in billions of USD, and the lithium market is significantly larger, also in billions. 5E is positioned to capture a small percentage of the total market, targeting specialty applications.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Unique boron resource at Fort Cady
- Potential for high-purity product streams
- Strategic location in California
- Focus on specialty applications
Weaknesses
- Development stage company with limited revenue
- Dependence on successful project execution
- Significant capital requirements
- Limited operational history
Opportunities
- Growing demand for boron and lithium
- Potential for strategic partnerships
- Expansion into new applications
- Government support for critical minerals
Threats
- Fluctuations in commodity prices
- Environmental regulations
- Competition from established producers
- Project delays or cost overruns
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- RIO
- ALB
- LTHM
- SQM
Competitive Landscape
5E Advanced Materials Inc. faces competition from established boron and lithium producers. Its competitive advantage lies in its unique resource and potential for high-purity products. It faces disadvantages related to being a development stage company without large production or revenues.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth data is limited as the company is in the development stage.
Future Projections: Future projections are dependent on successful project development and market conditions. Analyst estimates should be consulted.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include project development activities at Fort Cady and securing financing for expansion.
Summary
5E Advanced Materials Inc. is a development-stage company with potential, leveraging its unique boron resource. Its success hinges on project execution and market acceptance of its products. The company needs to overcome financial hurdles and intense competition from established players to realize its growth prospects and should pay close attention to execution related risks.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- Company Filings
- Industry Reports
- News Articles
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market share estimates are approximate and may vary.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
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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