Largo Resources Ltd(LGO)

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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LGO

09/25/2026: LGO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Largo Inc. is a mining and clean-energy company that operates the Maracás Menchen mine in Brazil while developing vanadium redox flow battery technology for grid storage. The company's primary strength lies in its vertical integration potential, allowing it to leverage its own vanadium production to support the energy storage business. The main investment story centers on the potential growth of the long-duration energy storage market. However, the company faces significant risks, including high volatility in commodity prices, intense competition from established battery technologies, and the challenges of scaling an emerging business. Largo best suits investors with a high tolerance for risk and a long-term view of energy transition trends.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitOffers exposure to the transition toward grid-scale storage, but success remains tied to speculative technology adoption.
Momentum investorWeak fitStock price is highly sensitive to commodity cycles which makes momentum trading difficult.
Value investorMixed fitValuation fluctuates significantly based on commodity price outlooks rather than steady cash flows.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends as it prioritizes growth and capital reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitExposure to commodity price volatility and early-stage technology risks results in a high-risk profile.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighRevenue is highly dependent on fluctuating global vanadium spot prices.
Valuation riskMedium / highMarket sentiment shifts frequently between the mining and clean-tech narratives.
Competition risk (commodity and battery)HighFaces intense pressure from established mining giants and alternative battery chemistries.
Business qualityMediumThe business combines stable mining operations with speculative energy technology.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo current dividend income makes it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessfully scaling the energy storage business remains a critical execution challenge.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

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 -65.09%
Avg. Invested days 22
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
LGO receives a 2-star rating, supported by available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft company fundamentals, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
LGO has soft overall fundamentals (2 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-37.5%), soft cash generation (FCF margin -34.3%), negative revenue growth (-12.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
LGO's financial health is supported by moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 21.2% of revenue). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
LGO's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -12.0% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-37.5%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-21.2%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 46.4% and approximately 66.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.42%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co., LLC 4.90%
DLD Asset Management, LP 2.14%
West Family Investments LLC 2.13%
Marshall Wace Asset Management Ltd 1.64%
Renaissance Technologies Corp 1.25%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
LGO generates approximately $-207 of gross profit, $-419 of operating income, and $-343 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -33.02% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
LGO has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 71.27M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 1.95
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 1.95
Volume (30-day avg) 825.9K shares
Beta 2.36
52 Weeks Range 0.51 - 2.70
Updated Date 09/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.51 - 2.70
Updated Date 09/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.05

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Vanadium SalesSale of vanadium pentoxide and related products to industrial clients.The company earns the majority of its cash by selling raw materials used in steel and chemical production.
Energy Storage SystemsSales and deployment of VCHARGE battery systems.This is an emerging, high-growth area focused on providing battery storage for renewable energy projects.
Geography: BrazilMining operations at Maracás Menchen.Key production and operating assets are located in Brazil, creating exposure to local economic and regulatory conditions.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 7.83
Enterprise Value 177.12M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.56
Enterprise Value 177.12M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.56
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.39
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 35.51
Shares Outstanding 103.13M
Shares Floating 68.96M
Shares Outstanding 103.13M
Shares Floating 68.96M
Percent Insiders 0.42
Percent Institutions 46.41

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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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Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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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)

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About Largo Resources Ltd

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Toronto, ON, Canada
IPO Launch date 2007-07-13
Co-CEO & Executive Chairman Mr. Jesús Alberto Arias López
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Other Industrial Metals & Mining
Full time employees 500
Full time employees 500

Largo Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces, supplies, and sells vanadium and ilmenite products in Canada and internationally. It operates through six segments: Sales and Trading; Mine Properties; Corporate; Exploration and Evaluation Properties; Clean Energy; and Largo Physical Vanadium. The company offers vanadium pentoxide flakes and powder, vanadium trioxide powder, and ferrovanadium, as well as ilmenite concentrate; and vanadium flow battery electrolyte and technology. Its products are used in steel, aerospace, defense, chemical and catalysts, master alloys, and titanium dioxide production applications. The company was formerly known as Largo Resources Ltd. and changed its name to Largo Inc. in November 2021. Largo Inc. was incorporated in 1988 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.