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TMC the metals company Inc Warrants (TMCWW)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: TMCWW (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
0 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 557.8% | Avg. Invested days 44 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size ETF | Market Capitalization 0 USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.46 | 52 Weeks Range 0.04 - 2.04 | Updated Date 06/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.04 - 2.04 | Updated Date 06/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.63 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) - |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -71.78% | Return on Equity (TTM) -586.27% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value - | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value - | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue - | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding - | Shares Floating 215982379 |
Shares Outstanding - | Shares Floating 215982379 | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions - |
Upturn AI SWOT
TMC the metals company Inc Warrants
Company Overview
History and Background
The Metals Company (formerly DeepGreen Metals) aims to extract polymetallic nodules from the ocean floor for battery metals. Founded in 2011, it went public via SPAC merger in 2021.
Core Business Areas
- Nodule Collection: Development of technology and processes to collect polymetallic nodules from the Clarion Clipperton Zone (CCZ) in the Pacific Ocean.
- Metallurgical Processing: Refining collected nodules to produce battery metals like nickel, copper, cobalt, and manganese.
- Environmental Management: Research and implementation of responsible environmental practices for deep-sea mining operations.
Leadership and Structure
Gerard Barron serves as CEO. The company operates with a structure designed to facilitate exploration, technology development, and eventual commercial production.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Manganese Sulfate: Manganese produced from nodules. Competitors: ERAMET (ERMAY), South32 (S32). Market share is currently 0%, projection is capturing a meaningful share in the future. Revenue from nodules extraction does not exist yet, the company is pre-revenue.
- Nickel Sulfide: Nickel produced from nodules. Competitors: BHP (BHP), Vale (VALE). Market share is currently 0%, projection is capturing a meaningful share in the future. Revenue from nodules extraction does not exist yet, the company is pre-revenue.
- Copper: Copper produced from nodules. Competitors: Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO). Market share is currently 0%, projection is capturing a meaningful share in the future. Revenue from nodules extraction does not exist yet, the company is pre-revenue.
- Cobalt: Cobalt produced from nodules. Competitors: Glencore (GLNCY), Umicore (UMICF). Market share is currently 0%, projection is capturing a meaningful share in the future. Revenue from nodules extraction does not exist yet, the company is pre-revenue.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The battery metals market is growing rapidly due to the increasing demand for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Deep-sea mining represents a new frontier in resource extraction.
Positioning
TMC aims to be a key player in the battery metals supply chain by offering an alternative, and allegedly more ESG friendly source of nickel, copper, cobalt, and manganese than traditional terrestrial mining.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for battery metals is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars annually. TMC is positioned to capture a significant portion of this market if its operations are successful.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Vast resource potential in the CCZ
- Potential for lower environmental impact compared to terrestrial mining
- Focus on essential battery metals
- Intellectual Property around nodule processing.
Weaknesses
- Unproven technology at commercial scale
- Regulatory uncertainty surrounding deep-sea mining
- High capital expenditure requirements
- Negative public perception of deep-sea mining and environmental uncertainty
Opportunities
- Growing demand for battery metals
- Potential for strategic partnerships with battery manufacturers
- Technological advancements in deep-sea mining
- Establishment of a clear regulatory framework for deep-sea mining
Threats
- Environmental opposition and potential bans on deep-sea mining
- Technological challenges and operational risks
- Fluctuations in battery metal prices
- Competition from terrestrial mining companies and other deep-sea mining ventures
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
Competitive Landscape
TMC faces competition from terrestrial mining companies producing battery metals. Its competitive advantage hinges on potentially lower costs and environmental impact, subject to regulatory approval and operational efficiency.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: No historical revenue growth due to pre-revenue status.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on successful commercialization of nodule collection and processing. Analyst estimates vary widely due to high uncertainty.
Recent Initiatives: Continued development of nodule collection technology, environmental studies, and engagement with regulators.
Summary
TMC is a high-risk, high-reward company attempting to disrupt the battery metals supply chain through deep-sea mining. While the company holds considerable promise to the battery materials sector, regulatory hurdles, environmental concerns, and technological challenges pose a substantial threat to its business plan. The warrants represent a leveraged bet on the company's future success, offering potentially high returns if TMC achieves its goals. However, investors face significant risk due to the speculative nature of deep-sea mining and the company's current pre-revenue status.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Industry reports
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- Analyst reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Investing in TMC warrants involves significant risks, including the potential loss of investment. The company's future performance is subject to a variety of factors, including regulatory approvals, technological developments, and market conditions.
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About TMC the metals company Inc Warrants
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Vancouver, BC, Canada | ||
IPO Launch date 2020-06-26 | 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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