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Loop Industries Inc(LOOP)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$0.24
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LOOP

10/23/2026: LOOP (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Loop Industries is a specialized technology company focused on advanced chemical recycling, aiming to provide sustainable, high-purity PET resin to global consumer brands. The company's primary strength lies in its proprietary depolymerization technology, which has garnered support from major corporate partners. Its key investment story centers on the transition to a circular economy and the rising demand for recycled materials. However, the company faces significant execution risks related to scaling production, managing cash flow, and competing with well-capitalized industrial incumbents. Given its pre-profit status and high volatility, Loop is primarily suited for aggressive growth investors who are willing to accept substantial risk for exposure to emerging recycling technology.

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 styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers exposure to the circular economy, but significant execution risks remain before it can achieve scalable, sustainable growth.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often experiences speculative volatility; momentum signals are highly conditional on news of plant operational success.
Value investorWeak fitThe company lacks earnings and consistent cash flows, making traditional value metrics inapplicable.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and requires capital for growth.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility, execution risk, and the lack of profitability make this unsuitable for risk-averse investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is highly sensitive to speculative news and development milestones.
Valuation riskHighAs a pre-profit company, valuation is speculative and tied to long-term future projections.
Competition risk (Chemical recycling)Medium / highWell-funded incumbents are developing competing technologies that could undermine Loop's market entry.
Business qualityMediumWhile the technology is proprietary, the business model is still proving its commercial viability.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company focuses on capital reinvestment rather than income generation.
Execution riskHighThe ability to scale production and maintain margins at an industrial level remains unproven.

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 -36.64%
Avg. Invested days 29
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
LOOP receives a 2-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft company fundamentals, and soft quantitative characteristics.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
LOOP has soft overall fundamentals (2 stars), with weak financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, solid earnings growth (+18.3%) is partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -2008.0%), negative revenue growth (-95.3%), weak profitability (net margin -2392.8%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
LOOP's financial health is weak, with the relatively strongest area being soft liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 9.9%). Operating efficiency is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 1-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is LOOP's strongest growth driver at +18.3% FY2026 versus FY2025 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-95.3%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-301.4%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 17.6% and approximately 56.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 49.49% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Geode Capital Management, LLC 0.57%
Jackson Hole Capital Partners, LLC 0.49%
Lido Advisors, LLC 0.49%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 0.47%
BlackRock Inc 0.45%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
LOOP generates approximately $-488 of gross profit, $-19,704 of operating income, and $-20,080 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and strong capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
LOOP has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 11.68M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 2.3
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 2.3
Volume (30-day avg) 154.3K shares
Beta 1.66
52 Weeks Range 0.24 - 1.86
Updated Date 10/23/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.24 - 1.86
Updated Date 10/23/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.25

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Resin SalesSales of high-purity, circular PET resin produced through Loop's depolymerization process.Revenue is generated by selling premium recycled plastic to brands that need it to meet sustainability goals.
Licensing & TechnologyPotential future revenue streams from licensing the proprietary technology to other manufacturers.Long-term potential to generate high-margin royalties rather than just selling physical plastic.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 25.39M
Price to Sales(TTM) 20.93
Enterprise Value 25.39M
Price to Sales(TTM) 20.93
Enterprise Value to Revenue 57.42
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -2.72
Shares Outstanding 48.38M
Shares Floating 27.09M
Shares Outstanding 48.38M
Shares Floating 27.09M
Percent Insiders 49.49
Percent Institutions 17.59

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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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