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Lithium Americas Corp(LAC)
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Reward34Low
Risk66Medium-High
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LAC
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Lithium Americas Corp | Basic Materials
Capital Destroyer
Market Cap:1.55Bn
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Reward Rating
34
Low
Bottom 5% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
66
Medium-High
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $6.53.

What is Lithium Americas Corp?

focuses on developing, building, and operating of lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities in the United States and Canada.

LAC · Verdict

Limited reward · elevated risk

LAC's standout is balance sheet; cash flow and volatility weigh on the picture.

Based on 88% data coverage

LAC · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 1

  • Balance sheet76/100

    Current ratio 10.33

Watchouts 4

  • Cash flow5/100

    Weak vs peers

  • Volatility5/100

    Weak vs peers

  • Profitability10/100

    -32% return on equity

  • Growth31/100

    Earnings -4.9% CAGR

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Lithium Americas Corp?

focuses on developing, building, and operating of lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities in the United States and Canada. Its flagship asset is the Thacker Pass project located in the McDermitt Caldera in Humboldt County, northern Nevada, as well as invests in exploration properties in the United States and Canada. The company is listed on the NYSE in USA, operating in the Basic Materials sector, with a market capitalisation of 1.55B.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Moderate volatility with meaningful macro and earnings sensitivity.
💸 Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Low (34)

The scoring profile indicates weak reward characteristics across most factors, including valuation and momentum. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorBasic Materials
Market Cap1.55B
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
52 Week High10.52
52 Week Low2.31
Last AnnualDecember
IPO Date1/25/2018
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding303M
No. of EmployeesN/A
IndustryOther Industrial Metals & Mining
ExchangeNYSE
Beta3.423
CurrencyUSD
Websitewww.lithiumamericas.com
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