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Loop Industries Inc(LOOP)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LOOP
09/25/2026: LOOP (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Loop Industries is a technology-focused company that has developed a proprietary process to chemically recycle plastic waste into virgin-quality material. Its primary strength lies in its innovative depolymerization technology and key partnerships with major global consumer brands seeking sustainable packaging. The core investment story centers on the company’s ability to scale this technology to industrial levels and capture market share in the growing circular economy. However, investors must weigh this against significant risks including high operational cash burn, execution uncertainty, and aggressive competition from large incumbent chemical companies. This stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance who are looking for exposure to sustainable industrial solutions.
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 | Mixed fit | The company offers high growth potential in the circular economy but carries significant execution and scale-up risks. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | The stock often reacts to specific partnership news and technological milestones rather than consistent trend-following patterns. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | Loop currently lacks the earnings and revenue stability that traditional value investors typically require. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay dividends and requires all cash for capital expenditures. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High price volatility and pre-commercial financial status make this stock unsuitable for low-risk portfolios. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock price is highly sensitive to speculative news and market sentiment regarding green technology. |
| Valuation risk | High | Market valuation is driven by long-term future expectations rather than current cash flows. |
| Competition risk (chemical recycling incumbents) | Medium / high | Well-capitalized traditional chemical companies are aggressively entering the sustainable resin market. |
| Business quality | Medium | The business model is theoretically sound but requires unproven large-scale industrial execution. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | There is no income generation for shareholders. |
| Execution risk | High | Successfully transitioning from pilot to mass-scale industrial manufacturing is the primary existential hurdle. |
Price Behavior
Steep Decline
The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.
Highly Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -42.01% | Avg. Invested days 29 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 22.30M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.55 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.55 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3.3M shares | Beta 1.46 | 52 Weeks Range 0.41 - 1.99 | Updated Date 09/25/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 0.41 - 1.99 | Updated Date 09/25/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.26 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Resin Sales | Sale of high-purity recycled PET resin to packaging and consumer goods companies. | The company sells specialized recycled plastic, and its revenue growth depends on its ability to produce in large quantities. |
| Technology Licensing | Fees earned by licensing the Loop recycling process to manufacturing partners globally. | Licensing allows Loop to earn revenue from others' factories, which is a less capital-intensive growth path. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 24.94M | Price to Sales(TTM) 50.57 |
Enterprise Value 24.94M | Price to Sales(TTM) 50.57 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 56.54 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -2.72 | Shares Outstanding 48.38M | Shares Floating 26.66M |
Shares Outstanding 48.38M | Shares Floating 26.66M | ||
Percent Insiders 49.93 | Percent Institutions 17.52 |
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Financial Metrics
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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.
About Loop Industries Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Terrebonne, QC, Canada | ||
IPO Launch date 2017-11-20 | Founder, Chairman of the Board, CEO & President Mr. Daniel Solomita | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Specialty Chemicals | Full time employees 38 | Website https://www.loopindustries.com |
Full time employees 38 | Website https://www.loopindustries.com | ||
Loop Industries, Inc., a technology company, focuses on depolymerizing waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastics and polyester fibers into its base building block monomers. The company's technology depolymerizes plastic bottles, packaging, and textiles, such as carpets and clothing into base building block monomers, dimethyl terephthalate, and monoethylene glycol. Its polymerized monomers are used to create virgin-quality PET resins for use in food-grade plastic packaging, such as plastic bottles for water and carbonated soft drinks, containers for food, and other consumer products; and polyester fibers, including textiles, clothing, and apparel. Loop Industries, Inc. was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Terrebonne, Canada.
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