LITHIUM ARGENTINA AG (LAR.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:LAR - CH1403212751 - Common Stock
7.3 CAD
-0.19 (-2.54%)
Overall LAR gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated LAR against 803 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While LAR seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. LAR is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LAR has reported negative net income.
In the past year LAR had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years LAR reported 4 times negative net income.
In the past 5 years LAR always reported negative operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LAR's Return On Assets of 111.60% is amongst the best of the industry. LAR outperforms 99.63% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 150.66%, LAR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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
LAR does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| 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
There is no outstanding debt for LAR. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.85, we must say that LAR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.85, LAR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.59% of the companies in the same industry.
LAR 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.
LAR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.85. This is amongst the best in the industry. LAR outperforms 94.02% of its industry peers.
LAR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LAR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.25 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LAR is outperformed by 70.11% of its industry peers.
Although LAR 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 | 0.85 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.72 indicates that LAR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LAR has a better Current ratio (4.72) than 71.61% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 4.72 indicates that LAR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 4.72, LAR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.72 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LAR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -106.42%.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-106.42%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-3900%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 64.08% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
LAR is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 77.81% yearly.
EPS Next Y-282.55%
EPS Next 2Y53.15%
EPS Next 3Y64.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-100%
Revenue Next 2Y-41.42%
Revenue Next 3Y22.66%
Revenue Next 5Y77.81%
3.3 Evolution
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LAR. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
LAR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 170.17.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LAR indicates a rather cheap valuation: LAR is cheaper than 85.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.78, LAR is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 170.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LAR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 99.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LAR's earnings are expected to grow with 64.08% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y53.15%
EPS Next 3Y64.08%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LAR does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:LAR (12/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
7.3
-0.19 (-2.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners25.01%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.19B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)1.25B
Analysts73.85
Price Target7.46 (2.19%)
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)-124.74%
Min EPS beat(2)-184.84%
Max EPS beat(2)-64.64%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)5034.2%
Min EPS beat(4)-239.78%
Max EPS beat(4)20626.1%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2575.27%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)1657.74%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)1237.49%
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
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)6.54%
PT rev (3m)19.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 170.17 | ||
| P/S | N/A | ||
| P/FCF | 3.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.53 | ||
| P/B | 1.03 | ||
| P/tB | 1.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-0.69
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.04
Fwd EY0.59%
FCF(TTM)2.04
FCFY27.98%
OCF(TTM)2.07
OCFY28.35%
SpS0
BVpS7.06
TBVpS7.06
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 | 0.85 |
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)-106.42%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-3900%
EPS Next Y-282.55%
EPS Next 2Y53.15%
EPS Next 3Y64.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A
Revenue Next Year-100%
Revenue Next 2Y-41.42%
Revenue Next 3Y22.66%
Revenue Next 5Y77.81%
EBIT growth 1Y24.77%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year7.4%
EBIT Next 3Y37.88%
EBIT Next 5Y45.53%
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 ARGENTINA AG / LAR.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LAR stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to LAR.CA.
What is the valuation status of LITHIUM ARGENTINA AG (LAR.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to LITHIUM ARGENTINA AG (LAR.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for LITHIUM ARGENTINA AG?
LITHIUM ARGENTINA AG (LAR.CA) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for LITHIUM ARGENTINA AG?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LITHIUM ARGENTINA AG (LAR.CA) is expected to decline by -282.55% in the next year.