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Largo Resources Ltd (LGO)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/03/2025: LGO (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
3 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $3.7
1 Year Target Price $3.7
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 3 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -65.03% | Avg. Invested days 15 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/03/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 91.64M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 3.7 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 3.7 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3 | Beta 1.91 | 52 Weeks Range 1.11 - 2.84 | Updated Date 07/5/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.11 - 2.84 | Updated Date 07/5/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.72 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -41.33% | Operating Margin (TTM) -28.41% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -4.77% | Return on Equity (TTM) -22.94% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 169.49 | Enterprise Value 173330734 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.83 |
Enterprise Value 173330734 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.83 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.56 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 35.51 | Shares Outstanding 64128000 | Shares Floating 35988797 |
Shares Outstanding 64128000 | Shares Floating 35988797 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.19 | Percent Institutions 64.91 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Largo Resources Ltd
Company Overview
History and Background
Largo Resources Ltd. (LGO.V; LGORF) was founded in 2003 and is a Canadian company focused on vanadium production. Originally focused on precious metals, the company shifted its strategy to vanadium with the acquisition and development of the Maracu00e1s Menchen Mine in Brazil. The company has expanded into energy storage systems using vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) technology.
Core Business Areas
- Vanadium Production: Extraction, processing, and sale of vanadium pentoxide (V2O5) from the Maracu00e1s Menchen Mine. This is Largo's primary revenue source.
- Largo Clean Energy: Development, manufacturing, and commercialization of VRFB energy storage systems. Aims to provide long-duration energy storage solutions.
Leadership and Structure
Alberto Lavandeira is the President and CEO. The company has a board of directors overseeing strategy and governance. They are structured around the two business areas, Vanadium production and Largo Clean Energy.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Vanadium Pentoxide (V2O5): Largo produces high-purity V2O5 flakes and powder. They estimated to have approximately 8-10% of the global vanadium market share. Competitors include Glencore, Bushveld Minerals, and various Chinese producers. Revenue is directly tied to vanadium prices and production volume.
- Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries (VRFB): Largo Clean Energy offers VRFB systems for grid-scale energy storage and industrial applications. Market share is nascent but growing. Competitors include Invinity Energy Systems, CellCube, and other battery technology providers.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The vanadium market is driven by demand from the steel industry (primarily for high-strength steel alloys) and, increasingly, from the energy storage sector (VRFBs). The energy storage market is rapidly expanding with the need for grid stabilization and renewable energy integration.
Positioning
Largo aims to be a vertically integrated vanadium company, from mining to energy storage. They are positioned as a low-cost vanadium producer. They are focusing on VRFBs for long-duration energy storage.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The vanadium market is in billions of USD, and the VRFB market is projected to grow substantially (potentially tens of billions). Largo is positioned to capture a significant portion of the VRFB market, leveraging its vanadium supply.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Low-cost vanadium production
- High-purity vanadium product
- Vertically integrated business model (mining to energy storage)
- Strong focus on VRFB technology
Weaknesses
- Exposure to vanadium price volatility
- Reliance on a single mine (Maracu00e1s Menchen)
- Nascent VRFB market penetration
- Debt load
Opportunities
- Growing demand for vanadium in steel and energy storage
- Expansion of VRFB market
- Geographic diversification
- Technological advancements in VRFB performance
Threats
- Vanadium price fluctuations
- Competition from other vanadium producers
- Technological disruption in energy storage
- Political and economic instability in Brazil
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- GLNCY
- BUSH.L
Competitive Landscape
Largo's competitive advantage lies in its low-cost production and vertical integration. However, they face competition from larger, more diversified mining companies and other VRFB technology providers.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven by increasing vanadium production and sales volumes.
Future Projections: Future growth is projected to come from increased vanadium production, VRFB sales, and higher vanadium prices.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding vanadium production capacity, developing new VRFB products, and securing partnerships for VRFB deployments.
Summary
Largo Resources is a company with a low-cost vanadium production base. The fluctuating price of vanadium makes them vulnerable. Its VRFB business has long-term potential, but it is still in early stages. Largo needs to focus on managing costs and growing its VRFB sales to improve profitability and reduce volatility.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Industry Reports
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Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor.
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About Largo Resources Ltd
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Toronto, ON, Canada | ||
IPO Launch date 2007-07-13 | Interim CEO & Director Mr. Daniel R. Tellechea B.Sc., MBA | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Other Industrial Metals & Mining | Full time employees 500 | Website https://www.largoinc.com |
Full time employees 500 | Website https://www.largoinc.com | ||
Largo Inc. engages in the development and sale of vanadium-based energy storage systems in Canada. The company operates through six segments: Sales & Trading, Mine Properties, Corporate, Exploration and Evaluation Properties, and Clean Energy and Largo Physical Vanadium. Its products include VPURE+ vanadium flakes that are used in the production of master alloys and aerospace applications; VPURE vanadium flakes ferrovanadium and vanadium carbon nitride for the steel industry; and VPURE+ vanadium powder for catalyst applications. The company offers renewable energy storage solutions through Largo Clean Energy. Its products are sourced from vanadium deposits at the Maracás Menchen Mine in Brazil. The company was formerly known as Largo Resources Ltd. and changed its name to Largo Inc. in November 2021. The company was incorporated in 1988 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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