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LAC vs. ALM, USAR, TMC, NEXA, and CRML

Should you buy Lithium Americas stock or one of its competitors? Lithium Americas's main competitors and comparable companies include Almonty Industries (ALM), USA Rare Earth (USAR), TMC the metals (TMC), Nexa Resources (NEXA), and Critical Metals (CRML). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "diversified metals & mining" industry.

How does Lithium Americas compare to Almonty Industries?

Almonty Industries (NASDAQ:ALM) and Lithium Americas (NYSE:LAC) are both materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Almonty Industries had 11 more articles in the media than Lithium Americas. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Almonty Industries and 5 mentions for Lithium Americas. Lithium Americas' average media sentiment score of 0.40 beat Almonty Industries' score of 0.31 indicating that Lithium Americas is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Almonty Industries
2 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Lithium Americas
1 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Almonty Industries has a net margin of 125.89% compared to Lithium Americas' net margin of 0.00%. Almonty Industries' return on equity of 9.19% beat Lithium Americas' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Almonty Industries125.89% 9.19% 3.97%
Lithium Americas N/A -7.35%-2.96%

Almonty Industries has higher revenue and earnings than Lithium Americas. Lithium Americas is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Almonty Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Almonty Industries$85.80M45.46-$115.88M$0.1684.61
Lithium AmericasN/AN/A-$122.09M-$0.37N/A

Almonty Industries has a beta of 3.75, indicating that its share price is 275% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lithium Americas has a beta of 2.64, indicating that its share price is 164% more volatile than the broader market.

Almonty Industries presently has a consensus target price of $24.21, suggesting a potential upside of 78.82%. Lithium Americas has a consensus target price of $5.33, suggesting a potential upside of 108.74%. Given Lithium Americas' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Lithium Americas is more favorable than Almonty Industries.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Almonty Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88
Lithium Americas
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18

Summary

Almonty Industries beats Lithium Americas on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lithium Americas compare to USA Rare Earth?

Lithium Americas (NYSE:LAC) and USA Rare Earth (NASDAQ:USAR) are both materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.

Lithium Americas presently has a consensus price target of $5.33, suggesting a potential upside of 108.74%. USA Rare Earth has a consensus price target of $33.71, suggesting a potential upside of 145.66%. Given USA Rare Earth's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe USA Rare Earth is more favorable than Lithium Americas.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lithium Americas
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18
USA Rare Earth
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82

Lithium Americas has a beta of 2.64, meaning that its stock price is 164% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, USA Rare Earth has a beta of 2.66, meaning that its stock price is 166% more volatile than the broader market.

Lithium Americas has higher earnings, but lower revenue than USA Rare Earth. Lithium Americas is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than USA Rare Earth, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lithium AmericasN/AN/A-$122.09M-$0.37N/A
USA Rare Earth$1.64M2,047.89-$297.56M-$2.43N/A

In the previous week, USA Rare Earth had 9 more articles in the media than Lithium Americas. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for USA Rare Earth and 5 mentions for Lithium Americas. USA Rare Earth's average media sentiment score of 0.58 beat Lithium Americas' score of 0.40 indicating that USA Rare Earth is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Lithium Americas
1 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
USA Rare Earth
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Lithium Americas' return on equity of -7.35% beat USA Rare Earth's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lithium AmericasN/A -7.35% -2.96%
USA Rare Earth N/A -9.04%-7.13%

Summary

USA Rare Earth beats Lithium Americas on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lithium Americas compare to TMC the metals?

TMC the metals (NASDAQ:TMC) and Lithium Americas (NYSE:LAC) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, dividends, earnings and media sentiment.

Lithium Americas is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than TMC the metals, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
TMC the metalsN/AN/A-$319.84M-$0.73N/A
Lithium AmericasN/AN/A-$122.09M-$0.37N/A

4.4% of TMC the metals shares are owned by institutional investors. 28.5% of TMC the metals shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Lithium Americas shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, TMC the metals had 2 more articles in the media than Lithium Americas. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for TMC the metals and 5 mentions for Lithium Americas. Lithium Americas' average media sentiment score of 0.40 beat TMC the metals' score of 0.19 indicating that Lithium Americas is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
TMC the metals
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Lithium Americas
1 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

TMC the metals has a beta of 1.91, indicating that its stock price is 91% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lithium Americas has a beta of 2.64, indicating that its stock price is 164% more volatile than the broader market.

TMC the metals' return on equity of 0.00% beat Lithium Americas' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
TMC the metalsN/A N/A -96.53%
Lithium Americas N/A -7.35%-2.96%

TMC the metals currently has a consensus price target of $10.44, suggesting a potential upside of 174.31%. Lithium Americas has a consensus price target of $5.33, suggesting a potential upside of 108.74%. Given TMC the metals' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe TMC the metals is more favorable than Lithium Americas.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
TMC the metals
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Lithium Americas
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18

Summary

TMC the metals beats Lithium Americas on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lithium Americas compare to Nexa Resources?

Lithium Americas (NYSE:LAC) and Nexa Resources (NYSE:NEXA) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

Lithium Americas presently has a consensus price target of $5.33, suggesting a potential upside of 108.74%. Nexa Resources has a consensus price target of $14.60, suggesting a potential upside of 19.72%. Given Lithium Americas' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Lithium Americas is more favorable than Nexa Resources.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lithium Americas
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18
Nexa Resources
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.86

In the previous week, Lithium Americas had 3 more articles in the media than Nexa Resources. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Lithium Americas and 2 mentions for Nexa Resources. Nexa Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.42 beat Lithium Americas' score of 0.40 indicating that Nexa Resources is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Lithium Americas
1 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Nexa Resources
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Lithium Americas has a beta of 2.64, suggesting that its share price is 164% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nexa Resources has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

Nexa Resources has higher revenue and earnings than Lithium Americas. Lithium Americas is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nexa Resources, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lithium AmericasN/AN/A-$122.09M-$0.37N/A
Nexa Resources$3.00B0.54$132.63M$2.095.83

Nexa Resources has a net margin of 8.02% compared to Lithium Americas' net margin of 0.00%. Nexa Resources' return on equity of 20.25% beat Lithium Americas' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lithium AmericasN/A -7.35% -2.96%
Nexa Resources 8.02%20.25%5.28%

Summary

Nexa Resources beats Lithium Americas on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lithium Americas compare to Critical Metals?

Critical Metals (NASDAQ:CRML) and Lithium Americas (NYSE:LAC) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk and dividends.

Critical Metals' return on equity of 0.00% beat Lithium Americas' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Critical MetalsN/A N/A N/A
Lithium Americas N/A -7.35%-2.96%

86.4% of Critical Metals shares are held by institutional investors. 65.7% of Critical Metals shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Lithium Americas shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Critical MetalsN/AN/A-$228.20MN/AN/A
Lithium AmericasN/AN/A-$122.09M-$0.37N/A

Critical Metals has a beta of 1.94, suggesting that its stock price is 94% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lithium Americas has a beta of 2.64, suggesting that its stock price is 164% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Critical Metals had 3 more articles in the media than Lithium Americas. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Critical Metals and 5 mentions for Lithium Americas. Lithium Americas' average media sentiment score of 0.40 beat Critical Metals' score of -0.15 indicating that Lithium Americas is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Critical Metals
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Lithium Americas
1 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Critical Metals presently has a consensus price target of $18.00, suggesting a potential upside of 155.21%. Lithium Americas has a consensus price target of $5.33, suggesting a potential upside of 108.74%. Given Critical Metals' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Critical Metals is more favorable than Lithium Americas.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Critical Metals
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Lithium Americas
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.18

Summary

Critical Metals beats Lithium Americas on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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LAC vs. The Competition

MetricLithium AmericasMetals & Mining IndustryMaterials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$923.94M$3.72B$4.68B$22.67B
Dividend YieldN/A5.24%4.75%3.74%
P/E Ratio-6.8824.9125.0127.77
Price / SalesN/A27,853.3216,596.7920.15
Price / CashN/A27.1424.9939.56
Price / Book0.7612.2810.194.64
Net Income-$122.09M$127.43M$158.44M$1.08B
7 Day Performance-7.62%-3.21%-2.69%-1.06%
1 Month Performance-15.59%-4.72%-4.47%-5.03%
1 Year Performance-62.87%20.58%17.74%5.75%

Lithium Americas Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
LAC
Lithium Americas
2.1521 of 5 stars
$2.55
-1.0%
$5.33
+109.6%
-63.4%$923.94MN/AN/A94
ALM
Almonty Industries
4.7416 of 5 stars
$14.66
+5.9%
$26.81
+82.9%
+119.7%$4.22B$23.27M91.63342
USAR
USA Rare Earth
2.9167 of 5 stars
$16.78
+9.2%
$33.71
+100.9%
-25.0%$4.11B$1.64MN/A132
TMC
TMC the metals
2.3402 of 5 stars
$4.14
+9.5%
$10.44
+152.1%
-45.8%$1.83BN/AN/A48
NEXA
Nexa Resources
4.9488 of 5 stars
$12.87
-1.1%
$14.60
+13.4%
+136.1%$1.70B$3.00B6.165,615

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