PIEDMONT LITHIUM INC (PLL)
US72016P1057 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, PLL scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PLL was compared to 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. PLL may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. While showing a medium growth rate, PLL is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PLL has reported negative net income.
PLL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
PLL had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years PLL reported 4 times negative operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
PLL has a Return On Assets of -4.77%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PLL underperforms 60.39% of its industry peers.
PLL has a Return On Equity (-5.47%) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -4.77% | ||
| ROE | -5.47% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-6.95%
ROA(5y)-37.38%
ROE(3y)-7.48%
ROE(5y)-51.77%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
PLL's Gross Margin of 6.53% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PLL is outperformed by 63.64% of its industry peers.
PLL does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 6.53% |
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
PLL does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, PLL has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for PLL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.61 indicates that PLL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
PLL has a Altman-Z score of 2.61. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PLL outperforms 53.25% of its industry peers.
PLL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PLL (0.00) is better than 84.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.61 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.21%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.84 indicates that PLL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
PLL has a worse Current ratio (1.84) than 62.99% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.84 indicates that PLL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
PLL has a Quick ratio (1.84) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PLL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -36.45%.
The Revenue has been growing by 212.90% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-36.45%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS growth Q2Q-112.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5Y212.9%
Revenue growth Q2QN/A
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, PLL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 54.48% on average per year.
PLL is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 39.15% yearly.
EPS Next Y124.35%
EPS Next 2Y78.71%
EPS Next 3Y54.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year62.65%
Revenue Next 2Y38.45%
Revenue Next 3Y31.68%
Revenue Next 5Y39.15%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for PLL. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 37.49, which means the current valuation is very expensive for PLL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PLL is on the same level as its industry peers.
PLL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 20.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PLL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PLL's earnings are expected to grow with 54.48% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y78.71%
EPS Next 3Y54.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PLL does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
PIEDMONT LITHIUM INC
NASDAQ:PLL (5/3/2024, 7:12:36 PM)
After market: 13.32 -0.01 (-0.08%)13.33
+0.29 (+2.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
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| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.49 | ||
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | -4.77% | ||
| ROE | -5.47% | ||
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| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 6.53% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.23
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 1.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.84 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-36.45%
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