NioCorp Developments Ltd. Common Stock(NB)

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1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$2.9
10/26/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for NB

10/26/2026: NB (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

NioCorp Developments Ltd. is an exploration-stage mining company focused on developing its Elk Creek project in Nebraska, which contains vital deposits of niobium, scandium, and titanium. The company's main strength is the strategic importance of its project to U.S. domestic supply chains in aerospace and defense. Its primary growth opportunity lies in transitioning into production, supported by potential government assistance. However, investors face significant execution risks, as the company is not yet revenue-generating and requires substantial capital to begin construction. NioCorp may suit risk-tolerant investors looking for long-term critical mineral exposure, and progress toward financing and final construction decisions remain the key developments to monitor.

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 fitThis is a high-risk, high-reward play on future production rather than current growth.
Momentum investorWeak fitThis stock is best suited for those monitoring specific project milestones rather than short-term price momentum.
Value investorWeak fitThe lack of earnings and cash flow makes traditional value metrics inapplicable.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and is not expected to in the near future.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe development-stage nature of the company carries high volatility and risk of capital loss.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighCommodity price fluctuations directly impact the project's long-term economic viability.
Valuation riskHighSpeculative valuations can lead to sharp corrections if project milestones are delayed.
Competition risk (Critical minerals industry)Medium / highCompeting global producers often benefit from established infrastructure and lower costs.
Business qualityMediumThe business relies entirely on the successful conversion of a single asset into a mine.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect income, as all capital is reinvested.
Execution riskHighLarge-scale mine construction is complex and prone to cost overruns and technical delays.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

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 -56.23%
Avg. Invested days 12
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
NB receives a 2-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
NB has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-197.8%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.0%), slightly negative revenue growth (+0.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
NB's financial health is supported by strong efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 0.0% of revenue). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
NB's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at +0.0% FY2026 versus FY2025. By comparison, while earnings growth (-197.8%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-248.4%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 35.0% (moderate) and 97.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (strong). Insider ownership of 2.20% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 6.32%
Brevan Howard Capital Management LP 4.85%
State Street Corp 1.71%
Private Management Group Inc 1.47%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 1.43%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
NB generates approximately $-0 of gross profit, $-0 of operating income, and $-0 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Weak margins explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 4.38%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
NB has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 430.26M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 10.02
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 10.02
Volume (30-day avg) 2.6M shares
Beta 0.15
52 Weeks Range 2.81 - 8.18
Updated Date 10/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 2.81 - 8.18
Updated Date 10/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.41

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Mineral DevelopmentDevelopment of the Elk Creek project for niobium, scandium, and titanium extraction.The company currently makes no money; it hopes to profit in the future by mining and selling industrial metals.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 124.22M
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value 124.22M
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value to Revenue -
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -3.3
Shares Outstanding 145.85M
Shares Floating 142.51M
Shares Outstanding 145.85M
Shares Floating 142.51M
Percent Insiders 2.2
Percent Institutions 35.01

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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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

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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