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PIEDMONT LITHIUM INC (PLL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:PLL - US72016P1057 - Common Stock

7.25 USD
-0.71 (-8.92%)
Last: 8/29/2025, 8:00:01 PM
7.39 USD
+0.14 (+1.93%)
After Hours: 8/29/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

Taking everything into account, PLL scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PLL was compared to 155 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. PLL may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. PLL is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PLL had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year PLL has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years PLL always reported negative net income.
In the past 5 years PLL reported 4 times negative operating cash flow.
PLL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPLL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20M -40M -60M

1.2 Ratios

PLL has a worse Return On Assets (-16.70%) than 74.36% of its industry peers.
PLL's Return On Equity of -19.16% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PLL is outperformed by 68.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -16.7%
ROE -19.16%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-9.58%
ROA(5y)-12.12%
ROE(3y)-11.02%
ROE(5y)-13.77%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
PLL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPLL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -50 -100 -150 -200

1.3 Margins

The Gross Margin of PLL (7.59%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PLL does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 7.59%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
PLL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPLL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -2K -4K -6K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

PLL does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for PLL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
PLL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PLL is higher compared to a year ago.
PLL Yearly Shares OutstandingPLL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
PLL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPLL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.54, we must say that PLL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
PLL's Altman-Z score of 1.54 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PLL is outperformed by 71.15% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that PLL is not too dependend on debt financing.
PLL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.01 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLL outperforms 74.36% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.54
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.83%
PLL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPLL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

PLL has a Current Ratio of 1.81. This is a normal value and indicates that PLL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.81, PLL is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.38% of the companies in the same industry.
PLL has a Quick Ratio of 1.81. This is a normal value and indicates that PLL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.81, PLL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.81
Quick Ratio 1.81
PLL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPLL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for PLL have decreased by -8.94% in the last year.
The Revenue has decreased by -7.46% in the past year.
PLL shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 278.61% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.94%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%36.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.46%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5Y278.61%
Sales Q2Q%-10.36%

3.2 Future

PLL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 27.95% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, PLL will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 29.90% on average per year.
EPS Next Y22%
EPS Next 2Y23.35%
EPS Next 3Y27.95%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.19%
Revenue Next 2Y12.45%
Revenue Next 3Y29.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
PLL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPLL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50M 100M 150M
PLL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPLL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 -1 -2 -3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

PLL reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year PLL is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
PLL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPLL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
PLL Per share dataPLL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as PLL's earnings are expected to grow with 27.95% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y23.35%
EPS Next 3Y27.95%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for PLL!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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PIEDMONT LITHIUM INC

NASDAQ:PLL (8/29/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 7.39 +0.14 (+1.93%)

7.25

-0.71 (-8.92%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Earnings (Next)11-10 2025-11-10/amc
Inst Owners28.35%
Inst Owner Change-98.32%
Ins Owners1.3%
Ins Owner Change-123.57%
Market Cap159.14M
Revenue(TTM)105.10M
Net Income(TTM)-53.19M
Analysts46.67
Price Target9.01 (24.28%)
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.74%
Min EPS beat(2)-33.64%
Max EPS beat(2)26.16%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-22.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-74.41%
Max EPS beat(4)26.16%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-102.23%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-56.91%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-24%
Min Revenue beat(2)-26.78%
Max Revenue beat(2)-21.23%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-26.78%
Max Revenue beat(4)33.44%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-23.8%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-25.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-65.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-31.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-18.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-15.26%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.51
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.57
P/tB 0.57
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-2.56
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-1.59
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-1.77
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.61
OCFYN/A
SpS4.79
BVpS12.65
TBVpS12.65
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -16.7%
ROE -19.16%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 7.59%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-9.58%
ROA(5y)-12.12%
ROE(3y)-11.02%
ROE(5y)-13.77%
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-Score1
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 1523.87%
Cap/Sales 3.52%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.81
Quick Ratio 1.81
Altman-Z 1.54
F-Score1
WACC9.83%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)20456.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)55594.1%
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)-8.94%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%36.23%
EPS Next Y22%
EPS Next 2Y23.35%
EPS Next 3Y27.95%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.46%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5Y278.61%
Sales Q2Q%-10.36%
Revenue Next Year-5.19%
Revenue Next 2Y12.45%
Revenue Next 3Y29.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y41.78%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year37.22%
EBIT Next 3Y39.45%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y45.3%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-24.55%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

PIEDMONT LITHIUM INC / PLL FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for PLL stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to PLL.


Can you provide the valuation status for PIEDMONT LITHIUM INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to PIEDMONT LITHIUM INC (PLL). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for PIEDMONT LITHIUM INC?

PIEDMONT LITHIUM INC (PLL) has a profitability rating of 0 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for PIEDMONT LITHIUM INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PIEDMONT LITHIUM INC (PLL) is expected to grow by 22% in the next year.