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TMC the metals company Inc (TMC)

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Upturn Advisory Summary

09/12/2025: TMC (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Moderate Performance

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Number of Analysts

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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

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$8.75 Target price
52w Low $0.72
Current$5.52
52w High $8.63

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 586.15%
Avg. Invested days 52
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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 09/14/2025
52 Weeks Range 0.72 - 8.63
Updated Date 09/14/2025
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

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TMC the metals company Inc

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Company Overview

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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.

business area logo 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 logo 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

overview logo 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

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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

competitor logo 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.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • 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.

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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
Full time employees 47

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.