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TMC the metals company Inc (TMC)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/15/2025: TMC (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Number of Analysts
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $8.75
1 Year Target Price $8.75
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 586.15% | Avg. Invested days 52 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.91B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 8.75 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 8.75 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 1.64 | 52 Weeks Range 0.72 - 8.63 | Updated Date 09/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.72 - 8.63 | Updated Date 09/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.38 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) - |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -40.7% | Return on Equity (TTM) -364.03% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 2130007923 | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value 2130007923 | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue - | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -2.07 | Shares Outstanding 406392992 | Shares Floating 236301228 |
Shares Outstanding 406392992 | Shares Floating 236301228 | ||
Percent Insiders 45.01 | Percent Institutions 11.3 |
Upturn AI SWOT
TMC the metals company Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
TMC the metals company Inc., formerly DeepGreen Metals Inc., focuses on collecting polymetallic nodules from the ocean floor. Founded to address the rising demand for battery metals and promote responsible resource extraction.
Core Business Areas
- Nodule Collection: Exploration and collection of polymetallic nodules from the Clarion Clipperton Zone (CCZ) in the Pacific Ocean.
- Processing Technology: Development of technology to process nodules and extract valuable metals like nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese.
- Environmental Stewardship: Research and implementation of environmentally responsible practices for deep-sea mining.
Leadership and Structure
Gerard Barron is the CEO. The company structure includes divisions for exploration, engineering, processing, and environmental science.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Nickel: Nickel extracted from polymetallic nodules, targeted for use in electric vehicle batteries. Market share is currently projected; no present active sales. Competitors include BHP (BHP), Vale (VALE), and Norilsk Nickel (NILSY).
- Cobalt: Cobalt extracted from polymetallic nodules, also for use in electric vehicle batteries. Market share is currently projected; no present active sales. Competitors include Glencore (GLNCY) and China Molybdenum (603993.SS).
- Copper: Copper extracted from polymetallic nodules, a versatile metal used in various industries. Market share is currently projected; no present active sales. Competitors include Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and Southern Copper (SCCO).
- Manganese: Manganese extracted from polymetallic nodules, used in steel production and batteries. Market share is currently projected; no present active sales. Competitors include South32 (SOUHY) and ERAMET (no ticker).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The deep-sea mining industry is nascent but growing, driven by the demand for battery metals and concerns about land-based mining's environmental impact. Regulatory frameworks are still developing.
Positioning
TMC is positioned as a pioneer in deep-sea mining, aiming to provide a sustainable source of battery metals with a lower environmental footprint than traditional mining. However, they are dependent on successful and environmentally sound nodule retrieval and processing. They also face challenges in securing permits to mine and operating at a profit.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for battery metals is estimated in the trillions of USD over the next decade. TMC is positioned to capture a percentage of that TAM contingent upon successful extraction, processing, and permitting.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Access to vast resources of polymetallic nodules
- Potential for lower environmental impact compared to traditional mining
- First-mover advantage in the deep-sea mining industry
- Focus on key battery metals like nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese.
Weaknesses
- Unproven technology and operational risks
- Regulatory uncertainty and potential for environmental concerns
- High capital expenditure requirements
- Negative perception on environmental damage.
Opportunities
- Growing demand for battery metals
- Potential for partnerships with battery manufacturers and automakers
- Development of sustainable and efficient processing technologies
- Governmental support for strategic metal independence.
Threats
- Environmental opposition and potential for stricter regulations
- Technological challenges and potential for cost overruns
- Competition from established land-based miners
- Fluctuations in metal prices
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- None
Competitive Landscape
Since no permits have been issued to any company to mine nodules, there is effectively no competition to TMC at present, but they are still required to demonstrate a profitable operation.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: No historical revenue growth to report, as TMC is pre-revenue.
Future Projections: Future projections depend on successful pilot mining and commercialization of nodule processing. Analyst estimates vary widely due to the speculative nature of the industry.
Recent Initiatives: TMC has focused on developing its nodule collection system and securing environmental permits. Test mining operations are underway.
Summary
TMC is a high-risk, high-reward venture in the emerging deep-sea mining industry. While the company possesses access to potentially vast resources, it faces significant technological, regulatory, and environmental hurdles. Its financial future hinges on successful commercialization and sustainable operations and obtaining permit(s) to mine. Investor sentiment remains cautious due to the speculative nature of the business and uncertainty regarding the potential environmental impact of its operations.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (10K, 10Q), Press Releases, Analyst Reports, News Articles
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investment in TMC is highly speculative and carries significant risks.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About TMC the metals company Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Vancouver, BC, Canada | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-09-10 | CEO & Chairman of the Board Mr. Gerard Barron | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Other Industrial Metals & Mining | Full time employees 47 | Website https://metals.co |
Full time employees 47 | Website https://metals.co | ||
TMC the metals company Inc., a deep-sea minerals exploration company, focuses on the collection, processing, and refining of polymetallic nodules found on the seafloor in California. It primarily explores for nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese products. The company holds exploration and commercial rights in two polymetallic nodule contract areas in the Clarion Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean. Its products are used in electric vehicles (EV) and energy storage markets; manganese alloy production required for steel production; and EV wiring, energy transmission, and other applications. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
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