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Lithium Argentina AG (LAR)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: LAR (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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
10 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $6.1
1 Year Target Price $6.1
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 3 | Buy |
| 4 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -4.58% | Avg. Invested days 24 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 416.16M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 6.1 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 6.1 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 10 | Beta 1.72 | 52 Weeks Range 1.71 - 5.47 | Updated Date 10/11/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.71 - 5.47 | Updated Date 10/11/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.07 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) - |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -2.37% | Return on Equity (TTM) -1.07% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 5.23 | Enterprise Value 527504253 | Price to Sales(TTM) 89.06 |
Enterprise Value 527504253 | Price to Sales(TTM) 89.06 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 88.41 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 36.73 | Shares Outstanding 161928992 | Shares Floating 135615535 |
Shares Outstanding 161928992 | Shares Floating 135615535 | ||
Percent Insiders 14.57 | Percent Institutions 23.23 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Lithium Argentina AG
Company Overview
History and Background
Lithium Argentina AG (LAAC), formerly Lithium Americas Corp, was created to separate the North American assets of Lithium Americas Corp. This separation became effective in October 2023. It focuses on developing lithium resources in Argentina.
Core Business Areas
- Lithium Exploration and Development: Lithium Argentina AG focuses on the exploration and development of lithium brine properties in Argentina, including the Cauchari-Olaroz project and the Pastos Grandes project.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of senior executives with experience in mining, finance, and project development. The organizational structure involves various departments responsible for exploration, engineering, operations, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Lithium Carbonate: Lithium Argentina AG's main product is lithium carbonate. Since the company is pre-revenue, there is no market share or revenue data to show. Competitors include SQM (SQM), Albemarle (ALB), and Livent (LTHM).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The lithium industry is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems. The industry is competitive, with several major players and numerous smaller companies.
Positioning
Lithium Argentina AG is positioned as a key player in the Argentinian lithium market. Its competitive advantage lies in its large lithium resources and strategic partnerships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for lithium is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars annually. Lithium Argentina AG aims to capture a significant share of this market by developing its lithium projects in Argentina.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Significant lithium brine resources in Argentina
- Strategic partnerships with established lithium producers
- Experienced management team
- Focus on a key growth region for lithium production
Weaknesses
- Pre-revenue company with no current production
- Dependence on financing to advance projects
- Political and economic risks associated with operating in Argentina
Opportunities
- Increasing demand for lithium from the EV and energy storage sectors
- Potential to expand lithium resources through exploration
- Ability to secure strategic partnerships and offtake agreements
- Opportunity to integrate into the battery supply chain
Threats
- Fluctuations in lithium prices
- Increased competition from other lithium producers
- Regulatory and environmental challenges
- Geopolitical risks and economic instability in Argentina
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ALB
- SQM
- LTHM
Competitive Landscape
Lithium Argentina AG is an emerging player in the lithium market, while its competitors such as Albemarle and SQM are established producers with significant market share. LAAC's advantage lies in its large resources and focused approach in Argentina. Its disadvantage is the lack of current production capabilities.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: No historical growth data is available since the company was recently separated from Lithium Americas Corp.
Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on the successful development and operation of its lithium projects in Argentina. Analyst estimates project significant revenue growth once production commences.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include advancing the Cauchari-Olaroz project and the Pastos Grandes project.
Summary
Lithium Argentina AG is a development-stage lithium company with promising assets in Argentina. Its success hinges on securing funding and successfully bringing its projects into production. The company faces political and economic risks associated with operating in Argentina. Lithium Argentina AG needs to continue to progress its project while monitoring the macro environment.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and estimates and is not a guarantee of future performance. Investment decisions should be based on individual risk tolerance and due diligence.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
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About Lithium Argentina AG
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2023-10-04 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Samuel Pigott | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Other Industrial Metals & Mining | Full time employees - | |
Full time employees - | |||
Lithium Argentina AG, a resource and materials company, focuses on advancing lithium projects in Argentina. The company owns interests in the Cauchari-Olaroz project located in Jujuy province; and the Pastos Grandes project located in Salta Province of Argentina. The company was formerly known as Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp. and changed its name to Lithium Argentina AG in January 2025. Lithium Argentina AG was incorporated in 2007 is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.
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