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Lithium Americas Corp (LAC)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: LAC (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
15 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $4.65
1 Year Target Price $4.65
| 4 | Strong Buy |
| 3 | Buy |
| 8 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -27.94% | Avg. Invested days 25 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 722.57M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.65 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.65 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 15 | Beta 1.54 | 52 Weeks Range 2.11 - 5.20 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 2.11 - 5.20 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.25 |
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-14 | When - | Estimate -0.08 | Actual -0.06 |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) - |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -1.88% | Return on Equity (TTM) -6.51% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 40 | Enterprise Value 411458364 | Price to Sales(TTM) 177.97 |
Enterprise Value 411458364 | Price to Sales(TTM) 177.97 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 88.41 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -293.54 | Shares Outstanding 241663008 | Shares Floating 191726230 |
Shares Outstanding 241663008 | Shares Floating 191726230 | ||
Percent Insiders 12.92 | Percent Institutions 17.06 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Lithium Americas Corp
Company Overview
History and Background
Lithium Americas Corp. was founded in 2007 (originally Western Lithium USA Corporation). It focuses on advancing lithium projects. Significant milestones include the Cauchari-Olaroz project joint venture and the acquisition/development of the Thacker Pass project in Nevada.
Core Business Areas
- Lithium Exploration and Development: Focuses on exploring and developing lithium resources, primarily from brine and clay deposits.
- Lithium Production: Engaged in the production of lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide.
- Strategic Partnerships: Collaboration with other companies in the lithium supply chain.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by Jonathan Evans (President and CEO). The organizational structure includes departments for exploration, development, operations, finance, and investor relations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Lithium Carbonate: Lithium carbonate produced from the Cauchari-Olaroz project. Market share data is project-specific and evolving, influenced by overall lithium market demand and supply dynamics. Competitors include SQM (SQM), Albemarle (ALB), and Ganfeng Lithium (002460.SZ).
- Lithium Hydroxide (Planned): Lithium hydroxide is planned from Thacker Pass project. Market share will be dependent on production levels and offtake agreements. Competitors include SQM (SQM), Albemarle (ALB), and Livent (LTHM).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The lithium industry is experiencing high growth due to the increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems. Supply constraints and geopolitical factors influence lithium prices and project development timelines.
Positioning
Lithium Americas aims to be a key lithium producer, leveraging its large-scale projects. Competitive advantages include the scale of its resources, strategic partnerships, and access to capital. However, permitting and regulatory hurdles pose challenges.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The lithium market is projected to reach hundreds of billions by 2030. Lithium Americas aims to capture a significant portion of this TAM through its projects. Precise numbers fluctuate based on various forecasts.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large-scale lithium resources
- Strategic project locations (Argentina, USA)
- Partnerships with established companies
- Growing demand for lithium
- Focus on environmentally sustainable practices
Weaknesses
- Project development delays
- Regulatory and permitting risks
- High capital expenditure requirements
- Dependence on lithium prices
- Limited operating history
Opportunities
- Increasing demand for EVs and energy storage
- Government support for lithium production
- Technological advancements in lithium extraction
- Expansion into new lithium markets
- Securing long-term supply agreements
Threats
- Fluctuations in lithium prices
- Competition from other lithium producers
- Geopolitical risks
- Environmental concerns and regulations
- Permitting delays and opposition
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ALB
- SQM
- LTHM
Competitive Landscape
Lithium Americas faces competition from established lithium producers with greater production capacity and operating history. LAC's competitive advantage is its potential for large-scale, low-cost production from its projects, contingent on successful execution.
Major Acquisitions
Millennial Lithium
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 400
- Strategic Rationale: Acquired to expand its lithium resource base in Argentina.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been primarily in terms of asset development and resource expansion rather than revenue generation.
Future Projections: Future growth is highly dependent on successful commissioning and ramp-up of the Cauchari-Olaroz project and progress at Thacker Pass. Analyst estimates vary widely based on production forecasts and lithium price assumptions.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include advancing the Thacker Pass project through the permitting process, optimizing the Cauchari-Olaroz production process, and securing financing for expansion.
Summary
Lithium Americas is a developing lithium company with significant resource potential and some execution risk. Its Thacker Pass and Cauchari-Olaroz projects position it well to capitalize on growing lithium demand. Permitting challenges and commodity price volatility are key risks. Successful execution is crucial for realizing its growth potential.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (SEC), Press Releases, Analyst Reports, Market Data Providers
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. The data provided is based on publicly available information and may not be complete or accurate. Investment decisions should be made based on individual research and consultation with a financial advisor.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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About Lithium Americas Corp
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Vancouver, BC, Canada | ||
IPO Launch date 2018-01-25 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Jonathan D. Evans | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Other Industrial Metals & Mining | Full time employees - | Website https://www.lithiumamericas.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.lithiumamericas.com | ||
Lithium Americas Corp. focuses on developing, building, and operating of lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities in the United States and Canada. Its flagship asset is the Thacker Pass project located in the McDermitt Caldera in Humboldt County, northern Nevada, as well as invests in exploration properties in the United States and Canada. The company was incorporated in 2023 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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