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C$4.83 +0.08 (+1.68%)
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LAC vs. AII, ALS, PVG, CXB, and LAR

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 Lithium Americas (Argentina) (LAR). 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?

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

20.4% of Lithium Americas shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 31.7% of Almonty Industries shares are held by institutional investors. 7.4% of Lithium Americas shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 39.0% of Almonty Industries shares are held by company 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.

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 -12.63% beat Almonty Industries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lithium Americas1,429,488,235.29% -12.63% -3.41%
Almonty Industries -265.08%-59.18%-1.58%

Lithium Americas presently has a consensus target price of C$8.25, suggesting a potential upside of 69.06%. Given Lithium Americas' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Lithium Americas is more favorable than Almonty Industries.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lithium Americas
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.22
Almonty Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
4.00

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. Lithium Americas' average media sentiment score of 0.49 beat Almonty Industries' score of 0.00 indicating that Lithium Americas is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Lithium Americas Neutral
Almonty Industries Neutral

Lithium Americas has a beta of 1.25853, indicating that its share price is 26% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Almonty Industries has a beta of 2.169983, indicating that its share price is 117% more volatile than the broader market.

Lithium Americas has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
Lithium AmericasN/AN/A-C$20.27M-C$0.45N/A
Almonty IndustriesC$50.01M88.01-C$20.40M-C$0.67N/A

Summary

Lithium Americas beats Almonty Industries on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lithium Americas compare to Altius Minerals?

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

20.4% of Lithium Americas shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.8% of Altius Minerals shares are held by institutional investors. 7.4% of Lithium Americas shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 19.0% of Altius Minerals shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Lithium Americas has a beta of 1.25853, indicating that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Altius Minerals has a beta of 0.403547, indicating that its stock price is 60% less volatile than the broader market.

Lithium Americas currently has a consensus price target of C$8.25, suggesting a potential upside of 69.06%. Altius Minerals has a consensus price target of C$63.63, suggesting a potential upside of 0.26%. Given Lithium Americas' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Lithium Americas is more favorable than Altius Minerals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lithium Americas
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.22
Altius Minerals
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Lithium Americas has a net margin of 1,429,488,235.29% compared to Altius Minerals' net margin of 543.91%. Altius Minerals' return on equity of 32.43% beat Lithium Americas' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lithium Americas1,429,488,235.29% -12.63% -3.41%
Altius Minerals 543.91%32.43%2.60%

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
Lithium AmericasN/AN/A-C$20.27M-C$0.45N/A
Altius MineralsC$76.63M48.65C$13.64MC$6.2610.14

In the previous week, Altius Minerals had 8 more articles in the media than Lithium Americas. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Altius Minerals and 1 mentions for Lithium Americas. Altius Minerals' average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Lithium Americas' score of 0.49 indicating that Altius Minerals is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Lithium Americas Neutral
Altius Minerals Positive

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?

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

20.4% of Lithium Americas shares are held by institutional investors. 7.4% of Lithium Americas shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Lithium Americas has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
Pretium ResourcesC$611.14M0.00-C$46.98M-C$0.25N/A
Lithium AmericasN/AN/A-C$20.27M-C$0.45N/A

Lithium Americas has a consensus target price of C$8.25, suggesting a potential upside of 69.06%. Given Lithium Americas' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Lithium Americas is more favorable than Pretium Resources.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Pretium Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Lithium Americas
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.22

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
Pretium ResourcesN/A N/A N/A
Lithium Americas 1,429,488,235.29%-12.63%-3.41%

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 0.49 beat Pretium Resources' score of 0.00 indicating that Lithium Americas is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Pretium Resources Neutral
Lithium Americas Neutral

Summary

Lithium Americas beats Pretium Resources on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lithium Americas compare to Calibre Mining?

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

Calibre Mining has a beta of 2.08, indicating that its stock price is 108% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lithium Americas has a beta of 1.25853, indicating that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the broader market.

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
Calibre Mining5.93% 4.58% 6.25%
Lithium Americas 1,429,488,235.29%-12.63%-3.41%

Lithium Americas has a consensus price target of C$8.25, suggesting a potential upside of 69.06%. Given Lithium Americas' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Lithium Americas is more favorable than Calibre Mining.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Calibre Mining
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Lithium Americas
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.22

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 0.49 beat Calibre Mining's score of 0.00 indicating that Lithium Americas is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Calibre Mining Neutral
Lithium Americas Neutral

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
Calibre MiningC$404.24M4.45C$22.75MC$0.0555.92
Lithium AmericasN/AN/A-C$20.27M-C$0.45N/A

33.6% of Calibre Mining shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.4% of Lithium Americas shares are held by institutional investors. 6.3% of Calibre Mining 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 large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Calibre Mining beats Lithium Americas on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lithium Americas compare to Lithium Americas (Argentina)?

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

15.5% of Lithium Americas (Argentina) shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.4% 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 endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Lithium Americas (Argentina) currently has a consensus target price of C$13.38, suggesting a potential upside of 39.18%. Lithium Americas has a consensus target price of C$8.25, suggesting a potential upside of 69.06%. Given Lithium Americas' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Lithium Americas is more favorable than Lithium Americas (Argentina).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lithium Americas (Argentina)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.50
Lithium Americas
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.22

Lithium Americas has a net margin of 1,429,488,235.29% compared to Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s net margin of 0.00%. Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s return on equity of 0.00% beat Lithium Americas' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lithium Americas (Argentina)N/A N/A N/A
Lithium Americas 1,429,488,235.29%-12.63%-3.41%

In the previous week, Lithium Americas had 1 more articles in the media than Lithium Americas (Argentina). MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Lithium Americas and 0 mentions for Lithium Americas (Argentina). Lithium Americas' average media sentiment score of 0.49 beat Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s score of 0.00 indicating that Lithium Americas is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Lithium Americas (Argentina) Neutral
Lithium Americas Neutral

Lithium Americas (Argentina) 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
Lithium Americas (Argentina)N/AN/AN/A-C$0.38N/A
Lithium AmericasN/AN/A-C$20.27M-C$0.45N/A

Lithium Americas (Argentina) has a beta of 2.41836, meaning that its stock price is 142% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lithium Americas has a beta of 1.25853, meaning that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Lithium Americas beats Lithium Americas (Argentina) on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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LAC vs. The Competition

MetricLithium AmericasMetals & Mining IndustryMaterials SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$1.77BC$3.77BC$4.83BC$12.53B
Dividend YieldN/A5.22%4.71%6.20%
P/E Ratio-10.8423.4821.9030.69
Price / SalesN/A7,605.034,521.489.75
Price / Cash10.9129.7127.1382.29
Price / Book0.9210.488.884.63
Net Income-C$20.27MC$122.18MC$154.16MC$299.09M
7 Day Performance8.69%1.31%0.93%0.75%
1 Month Performance10.16%7.88%6.55%3.71%
1 Year Performance22.92%56.12%44.33%35.85%

Lithium Americas Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
LAC
Lithium Americas
2.0083 of 5 stars
C$4.83
+1.7%
C$8.25
+70.8%
+16.4%C$1.75BN/AN/A749
AII
Almonty Industries
0.0084 of 5 stars
C$15.51
flat
N/A+139.4%C$4.40BC$50.01MN/A403
ALS
Altius Minerals
2.3476 of 5 stars
C$62.13
-0.3%
C$61.75
-0.6%
+114.3%C$3.65BC$63.30M9.9219
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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