LITHIUM AMERICAS ARGENTINA C (LAAC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:LAAC - CA53681K1003 - Common Stock
3.17 CAD
+0.05 (+1.6%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to LAAC. LAAC was compared to 804 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. The financial health of LAAC is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. LAAC has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LAAC was profitable.
In the past year LAAC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years LAAC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
LAAC had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
LAAC has a better Return On Assets (111.60%) than 99.51% of its industry peers.
LAAC has a Return On Equity of 150.66%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LAAC outperforms 99.51% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 111.6% | ||
| ROE | 150.66% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)36.07%
ROA(5y)22.94%
ROE(3y)45.44%
ROE(5y)29.94%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for LAAC so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The number of shares outstanding for LAAC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LAAC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
LAAC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.15, we must say that LAAC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LAAC has a Altman-Z score of -0.15. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LAAC outperforms 45.86% of its industry peers.
LAAC has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.85. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.85 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LAAC's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.85 is amongst the best of the industry. LAAC outperforms 94.89% of its industry peers.
LAAC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.25, LAAC is not doing good in the industry: 66.42% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Although LAAC does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.15 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.72 indicates that LAAC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LAAC (4.72) is better than 76.40% of its industry peers.
LAAC has a Quick Ratio of 4.72. This indicates that LAAC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
LAAC has a better Quick ratio (4.72) than 76.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.72 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LAAC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 3214.89%, which is quite impressive.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3214.89%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-125%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LAAC will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -66.06% on average per year.
LAAC is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 135.84% yearly.
EPS Next Y-100.43%
EPS Next 2Y-87.4%
EPS Next 3Y-66.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year285.24%
Revenue Next 2Y240.78%
Revenue Next 3Y164.66%
Revenue Next 5Y135.84%
3.3 Evolution
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 0.28 indicates a rather cheap valuation of LAAC.
LAAC's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LAAC is cheaper than 99.88% of the companies in the same industry.
LAAC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.32, LAAC is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LAAC is valued cheaper than 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.46, LAAC is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 0.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
99.39% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LAAC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as LAAC's earnings are expected to decrease with -66.06% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-87.4%
EPS Next 3Y-66.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LAAC does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:LAAC (3/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.17
+0.05 (+1.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners23.24%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.39%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap513.32M
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)1.25B
Analysts77.5
Price Target7.48 (135.96%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-124.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-184.01%
Max EPS beat(2)-64.99%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)4983.87%
Min EPS beat(4)-238.41%
Max EPS beat(4)20422.9%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2549.78%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)1641.65%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)1225.73%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-100%
Min Revenue beat(2)-100%
Max Revenue beat(2)-100%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-100%
Min Revenue beat(4)-100%
Max Revenue beat(4)-100%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-4.42%
PT rev (3m)-1.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-50%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 0.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.32 | ||
| P/S | N/A | ||
| P/FCF | 1.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.46 | ||
| P/B | 0.43 | ||
| P/tB | 0.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)11.21
EY353.63%
EPS(NY)0.18
Fwd EY5.77%
FCF(TTM)2.14
FCFY67.39%
OCF(TTM)2.16
OCFY68.28%
SpS0
BVpS7.39
TBVpS7.39
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 111.6% | ||
| ROE | 150.66% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)36.07%
ROA(5y)22.94%
ROE(3y)45.44%
ROE(5y)29.94%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.85 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 237.33% | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 19.2% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.15 |
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)441.15%
Cap/Depr(5y)2618.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3214.89%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-125%
EPS Next Y-100.43%
EPS Next 2Y-87.4%
EPS Next 3Y-66.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A
Revenue Next Year285.24%
Revenue Next 2Y240.78%
Revenue Next 3Y164.66%
Revenue Next 5Y135.84%
EBIT growth 1Y24.77%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year28.45%
EBIT Next 3Y60.9%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y425.6%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y461.36%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
LITHIUM AMERICAS ARGENTINA C / LAAC.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LAAC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to LAAC.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for LITHIUM AMERICAS ARGENTINA C?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to LITHIUM AMERICAS ARGENTINA C (LAAC.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is LITHIUM AMERICAS ARGENTINA C (LAAC.CA) stock?
LITHIUM AMERICAS ARGENTINA C (LAAC.CA) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What is the valuation of LITHIUM AMERICAS ARGENTINA C based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LITHIUM AMERICAS ARGENTINA C (LAAC.CA) is 0.28 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.43.