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LanzaTech Global Inc.(LNZA)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
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Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LNZA
11/11/2026: LNZA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
LanzaTech Global Inc. is an emerging clean-technology company that utilizes a proprietary bio-fermentation platform to convert industrial carbon waste into sustainable fuels and chemicals. The company's strengths lie in its intellectual property and its positioning within the critical decarbonization market, particularly for hard-to-abate sectors like aviation. While LanzaTech offers a promising growth story, it faces significant risks related to commercial execution, reliance on external capital, and competition from large, entrenched incumbents. The stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance who are looking for exposure to the circular carbon economy. Key developments for investors to monitor include commercial plant commissioning, revenue scale, and shifts in global carbon policy.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | The company offers high growth potential in the emerging circular carbon economy. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum fit is conditional on a positive, sustained upturn in market sentiment toward climate tech. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | Current valuation is primarily driven by future potential rather than current earnings or asset value. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay dividends and is focused on reinvesting capital. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Significant risks associated with new technology, capital expenditure, and market adoption make this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | As a growth-stage company, the stock is subject to significant fluctuations based on market sentiment and sector news. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | High valuations relative to current revenue can lead to price corrections if growth targets are missed. |
| Competition risk (industrial chemicals) | Medium | Established players in the chemical and fuel industries have deeper pockets and existing infrastructure. |
| Business quality | Medium | The business model is technically sound but remains in the early stages of commercial maturity. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Investors should expect zero income from dividends. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Scaling complex industrial fermentation technology involves significant engineering and operational challenges. |
Price Behavior
Steep Decline
The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.
Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -83.48% | Avg. Invested days 9 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/11/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
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Company Fundamentals
Financial Health Rating
Growth Momentum Score
Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Sector & Industry Intelligence
Sector snapshot as of 2026-11-10
Sector
Industrials
- Signal
- Constructive
- Sentiment
- Weak Bullish
- Market state
- Weak Bullish
- Momentum
- BUY Breadth Improving
- BUY participation
- 33.3%
- Active BUY / eligible
- 26 / 78
- 22-session BUY-count change
- +7
More qualifying stocks are receiving or maintaining BUY advisories, indicating improving market participation.
Industry
Industry classification is unavailable for this snapshot.
The sector signal does not change this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 55.76M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 0.26 | 1Y Target Price 15 |
Price to earnings Ratio 0.26 | 1Y Target Price 15 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 60.5K shares | Beta 1.4 | 52 Weeks Range 4.10 - 44.00 | Updated Date 11/10/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 4.10 - 44.00 | Updated Date 11/10/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 16.09 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing and Services | Fees from licensing CarbonSmart technology and engineering services for plant design. | The company earns money by providing the 'intellectual property' and technical blueprint that others use to build plants. |
| Product Revenue | Sale of carbon-derived ethanol and other chemical products. | The company directly sells the sustainable fuels and materials it helps produce. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 0.26 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 47.96M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.96 |
Enterprise Value 47.96M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.96 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.82 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -4.84 | Shares Outstanding 13.09M | Shares Floating 3.61M |
Shares Outstanding 13.09M | Shares Floating 3.61M | ||
Percent Insiders 35.27 | Percent Institutions 55.1 |
Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
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