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C$3.15 -0.18 (-5.41%)
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LAC vs. AII, ALS, PVG, CXB, and TLO

Should you buy Lithium Americas stock or one of its competitors? Lithium Americas's main competitors and comparable companies include Almonty Industries (AII), Altius Minerals (ALS), Pretium Resources (PVG), Calibre Mining (CXB), and Talon Metals (TLO). 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 (TSE:AII) and Lithium Americas (TSE:LAC) are both materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, dividends and media sentiment.

31.7% of Almonty Industries shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.8% of Lithium Americas shares are held by institutional investors. 39.0% of Almonty Industries shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.4% of Lithium Americas shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Lithium Americas has a consensus price target of C$8.25, suggesting a potential upside of 161.90%. 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)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.33
Lithium Americas
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Almonty IndustriesC$50.01M88.01-C$20.40M-C$0.67N/A
Lithium AmericasN/AN/A-C$20.27M-C$0.46N/A

In the previous week, Lithium Americas had 1 more articles in the media than Almonty Industries. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Lithium Americas and 0 mentions for Almonty Industries. Almonty Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Lithium Americas'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Almonty Industries Neutral
Lithium Americas Neutral

Lithium Americas has a net margin of 1,429,488,235.29% compared to Almonty Industries' net margin of -265.08%. Lithium Americas' return on equity of -8.92% beat Almonty Industries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Almonty Industries-265.08% -59.18% -1.58%
Lithium Americas 1,429,488,235.29%-8.92%-3.41%

Almonty Industries has a beta of 2.169983, indicating that its stock price is 117% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lithium Americas has a beta of 3.451264, indicating that its stock price is 245% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Lithium Americas beats Almonty Industries on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lithium Americas compare to Altius Minerals?

Altius Minerals (TSE:ALS) and Lithium Americas (TSE:LAC) are both materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings and profitability.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Altius MineralsC$76.63M48.01C$13.64MC$6.309.94
Lithium AmericasN/AN/A-C$20.27M-C$0.46N/A

32.4% of Altius Minerals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.8% of Lithium Americas shares are held by institutional investors. 19.0% of Altius Minerals shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.4% of Lithium Americas shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Altius Minerals had 4 more articles in the media than Lithium Americas. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Altius Minerals and 1 mentions for Lithium Americas. Altius Minerals' average media sentiment score of 0.34 beat Lithium Americas' score of 0.00 indicating that Altius Minerals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Altius Minerals
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Lithium Americas
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Altius Minerals currently has a consensus target price of C$64.00, suggesting a potential upside of 2.20%. Lithium Americas has a consensus target price of C$8.25, suggesting a potential upside of 161.90%. Given Lithium Americas' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Lithium Americas is more favorable than Altius Minerals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Altius Minerals
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Lithium Americas
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Altius Minerals has a beta of 0.469527, indicating that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lithium Americas has a beta of 3.451264, indicating that its stock price is 245% more volatile than the broader market.

Lithium Americas has a net margin of 1,429,488,235.29% compared to Altius Minerals' net margin of 462.21%. Altius Minerals' return on equity of 27.08% beat Lithium Americas' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Altius Minerals462.21% 27.08% 2.60%
Lithium Americas 1,429,488,235.29%-8.92%-3.41%

Summary

Altius Minerals beats Lithium Americas on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lithium Americas compare to Pretium Resources?

Lithium Americas (TSE:LAC) and Pretium Resources (TSE:PVG) are both materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends and risk.

Lithium Americas currently has a consensus price target of C$8.25, suggesting a potential upside of 161.90%. Given Lithium Americas' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Lithium Americas is more favorable than Pretium Resources.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lithium Americas
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Pretium Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, Lithium Americas had 1 more articles in the media than Pretium Resources. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Lithium Americas and 0 mentions for Pretium Resources. Lithium Americas' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Pretium Resources'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Lithium Americas Neutral
Pretium Resources Neutral

13.8% of Lithium Americas shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.4% of Lithium Americas shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Lithium Americas has a net margin of 1,429,488,235.29% compared to Pretium Resources' net margin of 0.00%. Pretium Resources' return on equity of 0.00% beat Lithium Americas' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lithium Americas1,429,488,235.29% -8.92% -3.41%
Pretium Resources N/A N/A N/A

Lithium Americas has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Pretium Resources. Lithium Americas is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pretium 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-C$20.27M-C$0.46N/A
Pretium ResourcesC$611.14M0.00-C$46.98M-C$0.25N/A

Summary

Lithium Americas beats Pretium Resources on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lithium Americas compare to Calibre Mining?

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

Lithium Americas has a net margin of 1,429,488,235.29% compared to Calibre Mining's net margin of 5.93%. Calibre Mining's return on equity of 4.58% beat Lithium Americas' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lithium Americas1,429,488,235.29% -8.92% -3.41%
Calibre Mining 5.93%4.58%6.25%

Lithium Americas presently has a consensus target price of C$8.25, suggesting a potential upside of 161.90%. Given Lithium Americas' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Lithium Americas is more favorable than Calibre Mining.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lithium Americas
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Calibre Mining
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

13.8% of Lithium Americas shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.6% of Calibre Mining shares are held by institutional investors. 7.4% of Lithium Americas shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.3% of Calibre Mining shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Lithium Americas had 1 more articles in the media than Calibre Mining. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Lithium Americas and 0 mentions for Calibre Mining. Lithium Americas' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Calibre Mining'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Lithium Americas Neutral
Calibre Mining Neutral

Lithium Americas has a beta of 3.451264, meaning that its share price is 245% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Calibre Mining has a beta of 2.08, meaning that its share price is 108% more volatile than the broader market.

Calibre Mining has higher revenue and earnings than Lithium Americas. Lithium Americas is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Calibre Mining, 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-C$20.27M-C$0.46N/A
Calibre MiningC$404.24M4.45C$22.75MC$0.0555.92

Summary

Lithium Americas and Calibre Mining tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lithium Americas compare to Talon Metals?

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

15.5% of Talon Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.8% of Lithium Americas shares are owned by institutional investors. 18.6% of Talon Metals shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 7.4% of Lithium Americas shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Lithium Americas had 1 more articles in the media than Talon Metals. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Lithium Americas and 0 mentions for Talon Metals. Talon Metals' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Lithium Americas'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Talon Metals Neutral
Lithium Americas Neutral

Talon Metals presently has a consensus price target of C$8.00, suggesting a potential downside of 7.51%. Lithium Americas has a consensus price target of C$8.25, suggesting a potential upside of 161.90%. Given Lithium Americas' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Lithium Americas is more favorable than Talon Metals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Talon Metals
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Lithium Americas
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Talon MetalsC$98.47M14.32-C$2.11MC$0.002,475.67
Lithium AmericasN/AN/A-C$20.27M-C$0.46N/A

Talon Metals has a beta of 2.399517, suggesting that its stock price is 140% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lithium Americas has a beta of 3.451264, suggesting that its stock price is 245% more volatile than the broader market.

Lithium Americas has a net margin of 1,429,488,235.29% compared to Talon Metals' net margin of 0.00%. Talon Metals' return on equity of -0.94% beat Lithium Americas' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Talon MetalsN/A -0.94% -0.69%
Lithium Americas 1,429,488,235.29%-8.92%-3.41%

Summary

Talon Metals beats Lithium Americas on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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LAC vs. The Competition

MetricLithium AmericasMetals & Mining IndustryMaterials SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$1.14BC$3.79BC$4.73BC$12.72B
Dividend YieldN/A5.25%4.78%6.34%
P/E Ratio-6.8522.2021.8038.35
Price / SalesN/A25,971.3015,468.388.68
Price / Cash10.9127.0424.9082.29
Price / Book0.6011.709.734.44
Net Income-C$20.27MC$127.33MC$159.31MC$299.09M
7 Day Performance-12.50%-2.40%-2.06%-0.45%
1 Month Performance-22.03%76.10%55.61%-1.68%
1 Year Performance-70.06%14.26%13.09%17.31%

Lithium Americas Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
LAC
Lithium Americas
1.1277 of 5 stars
C$3.15
-5.4%
C$8.25
+161.9%
-68.3%C$1.14BN/AN/A749
AII
Almonty Industries
N/AC$15.51
flat
N/A+42.8%C$4.40BC$50.01MN/A403
ALS
Altius Minerals
1.5661 of 5 stars
C$66.28
+0.2%
C$64.00
-3.4%
+99.4%C$3.89BC$76.63M10.5216
PVG
Pretium Resources
N/AN/AN/AN/AC$3.60BC$611.14MN/A112
CXB
Calibre Mining
N/AC$2.99
flat
N/AN/AC$1.80BC$404.24M55.92N/A

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This page (TSE:LAC) was last updated on 10/13/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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