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Loop Industries Inc (LOOP)

Loop Industries Inc (LOOP) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/05/2025: LOOP (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 1 star rating for performance

Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

1 star rating from financial analysts

3 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $4.4

1 Year Target Price $4.4

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$4.4 Target price
52w Low $0.85
Current$1.63
52w High $2.29

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -29.67%
Avg. Invested days 31
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/05/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 78.31M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 4.4
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 4.4
Volume (30-day avg) 3
Beta 1.57
52 Weeks Range 0.85 - 2.29
Updated Date 11/5/2025
52 Weeks Range 0.85 - 2.29
Updated Date 11/5/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.25

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-10-16
When -
Estimate -0.06
Actual -0.07

Profitability

Profit Margin -105.11%
Operating Margin (TTM) -13.35%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -6.55%
Return on Equity (TTM) -406.94%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 69319176
Price to Sales(TTM) 7.05
Enterprise Value 69319176
Price to Sales(TTM) 7.05
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.23
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -2.72
Shares Outstanding 48043068
Shares Floating 22459173
Shares Outstanding 48043068
Shares Floating 22459173
Percent Insiders 48.53
Percent Institutions 7.41

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Loop Industries Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Loop Industries Inc. was founded in 2015. It focuses on depolymerizing waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyester fibers into its base building blocks for use in new PET plastic.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • PET Recycling Technology: Loop Industries' core business involves developing and licensing its proprietary depolymerization technology that breaks down PET waste into monomers that can be used to create virgin-quality PET plastic.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Daniel Solomita is the Founder and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with departments focusing on technology, operations, and finance.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Loopu2122 PET Technology: Loop's proprietary technology allows the production of virgin-quality PET resin from waste PET plastic and polyester fibers. Market share data is not readily available, as the focus is on licensing the technology rather than direct product sales. Competitors include other chemical recycling companies and mechanical recycling processes, such as Eastman Chemical Company (EMN).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The chemical recycling industry is growing rapidly, driven by increased awareness of plastic waste and demand for sustainable materials. Regulations promoting circular economy and extended producer responsibility are also contributing to growth.

Positioning

Loop Industries aims to be a leading provider of depolymerization technology for PET recycling. Its competitive advantage lies in its ability to produce virgin-quality PET from waste, potentially reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global market for recycled plastics is estimated to be hundreds of billions USD. Loop Industries is positioned to capture a portion of this market through licensing its technology.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Proprietary depolymerization technology
  • Potential to produce virgin-quality PET from waste
  • Focus on a growing market for sustainable materials

Weaknesses

  • Limited commercial-scale operations
  • Reliance on licensing agreements
  • History of operating losses and dependence on financing.

Opportunities

  • Expansion of licensing agreements
  • Partnerships with major brands
  • Government incentives for recycling

Threats

  • Competition from other recycling technologies
  • Fluctuations in oil prices (affecting the cost of virgin PET)
  • Regulatory changes

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • EMN
  • DAN.PA

Competitive Landscape

Loop Industries faces competition from established chemical and mechanical recycling companies. Its advantage lies in the potential to create virgin-quality PET, but it needs to scale up operations.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Growth is largely based on the company's potential, not its current performance.

Future Projections: Future growth depends heavily on the successful commercialization and licensing of its technology.

Recent Initiatives: Loop has been focused on securing new licensing agreements and expanding its partnerships.

Summary

Loop Industries is a speculative play on the future of PET recycling. The company's technology holds promise, but it faces significant execution risks. It is working towards securing commercial-scale licensing agreements, but it needs to address the financial sustainability of its operations. The company should be cautious of competition and any further regulatory changes.

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About Loop Industries Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters 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 42
Full time employees 42

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, carpets, and clothing into 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.