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LITHIUM AMERICAS ARGENTINA C (LAAC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:LAAC - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA53681K1003 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD

3.17  +0.05 (+1.6%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, LAAC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LAAC was compared to 797 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. LAAC scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. LAAC is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


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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.
LAAC.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLAAC.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

LAAC's Return On Assets of 111.60% is amongst the best of the industry. LAAC outperforms 99.51% of its industry peers.
LAAC's Return On Equity of 150.66% is amongst the best of the industry. LAAC outperforms 99.51% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector 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
LAAC.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLAAC.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50 -50 100 150

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for LAAC so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector 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
LAAC.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLAAC.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 -500 -1K -1.5K -2K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for LAAC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LAAC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, LAAC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
LAAC.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingLAAC.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M
LAAC.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLAAC.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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's Altman-Z score of -0.15 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LAAC outperforms 45.86% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LAAC is 0.85, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LAAC, only 0.85 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LAAC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.85) than 94.89% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25 indicates that LAAC is not too dependend on debt financing.
LAAC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.25. This is in the lower half of the industry: LAAC underperforms 66.42% of its industry peers.
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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.25
Debt/FCF 0.85
Altman-Z -0.15
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
LAAC.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLAAC.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

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.
A Quick Ratio of 4.72 indicates that LAAC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LAAC's Quick ratio of 4.72 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LAAC outperforms 76.89% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.72
Quick Ratio 4.72
LAAC.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLAAC.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 3214.89% over the past year.
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

LAAC.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLAAC.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2019 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B
LAAC.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLAAC.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 0.28, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of LAAC.
99.88% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LAAC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LAAC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say LAAC is valued rather cheaply.
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 cheaply inside the industry as 90.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LAAC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 0.28
Fwd PE 17.32
LAAC.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLAAC.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LAAC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 99.39% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1.48
EV/EBITDA N/A
LAAC.CA Per share dataLAAC.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

LAAC's earnings are expected to decrease with -66.06% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-87.4%
EPS Next 3Y-66.06%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LAAC does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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LITHIUM AMERICAS ARGENTINA C

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)11-05 2024-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners23.24%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.39%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap513.32M
Analysts77.5
Price Target7.48 (135.96%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 RankSector 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