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Lithium Argentina AG (LAR)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: LAR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -65.13% | Avg. Invested days 20 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 416.16M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 6.1 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 6.1 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 972967 | Beta 1.72 | 52 Weeks Range 1.96 - 5.73 | Updated Date 03/22/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.96 - 5.73 | Updated Date 03/22/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.07 |
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-03-18 | When - | Estimate - | Actual -0.0296 |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) - |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -2.37% | Return on Equity (TTM) -1.07% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 5.23 | Enterprise Value 527504253 | Price to Sales(TTM) 89.06 |
Enterprise Value 527504253 | Price to Sales(TTM) 89.06 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 88.41 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 36.73 | Shares Outstanding 161928992 | Shares Floating 135615535 |
Shares Outstanding 161928992 | Shares Floating 135615535 | ||
Percent Insiders 14.57 | Percent Institutions 23.23 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating - | Target Price - | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Lithium Argentina AG
Company Overview
History and Background
Lithium Argentina AG, formerly known as Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp, emerged as a separate entity following a corporate restructuring. It focuses on developing lithium resources in Argentina.
Core Business Areas
- Lithium Exploration and Development: Focuses on identifying, acquiring, and developing lithium brine resources in Argentina.
- Resource Management: Managing existing lithium resources and optimizing extraction processes.
Leadership and Structure
The company has a dedicated management team focused on lithium development. Details on specific roles and organizational charts should be available on their investor relations website.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Lithium Carbonate: The primary offering is lithium carbonate produced from brine resources. Market share data is highly variable and dependent on production levels, with competitors like SQM (SQM), Livent (LTHM), and Albemarle (ALB).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The lithium industry is driven by increasing demand for electric vehicle batteries and energy storage systems. There is a significant global race to secure lithium supplies.
Positioning
Lithium Argentina AG is positioning itself as a significant lithium producer in Argentina, aiming to capitalize on the country's rich lithium reserves.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global lithium market is projected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars by 2030. Lithium Argentina AG aims to capture a significant portion of this TAM through its production capacity.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Access to high-quality lithium brine resources
- Strategic location in Argentina's lithium triangle
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Reliance on a single geographic region (Argentina)
- Exposure to political and economic risks in Argentina
- Project development risks (permitting, construction)
Opportunities
- Increasing global demand for lithium
- Potential for expansion into other lithium-related products
- Partnerships with battery manufacturers and automotive companies
Threats
- Fluctuations in lithium prices
- Competition from other lithium producers
- Environmental regulations and social license to operate
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SQM
- ALB
- LTHM
Competitive Landscape
Lithium Argentina AG is competing with established lithium producers. Its advantage lies in its resource quality and potential for low-cost production. It needs to execute its development plans effectively.
Major Acquisitions
None Reported
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
- Strategic Rationale: N/A
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth is tied to the parent company. Future growth will be based on the production from its lithium assets.
Future Projections: Projections dependent on production targets and lithium prices; analyst estimates should be available from financial news sources.
Recent Initiatives: Focusing on accelerating the development of its Cauchari-Olaroz project and exploring other lithium resources.
Summary
Lithium Argentina AG is a new company focused on lithium production in Argentina. The firm aims to capitalize on growing lithium demand to develop and manage its resources in the region. Its success hinges on project execution, navigating political risks, and maintaining a competitive cost structure. Potential investors must monitor progress and market conditions as the company matures.
Similar Companies
- SQM
- ALB
- LTHM
- LAC
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Financial News Outlets
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. The lithium market is dynamic and subject to change. Consult a financial professional before making investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Lithium Argentina AG
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2023-10-04 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Samuel Pigott | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Other Industrial Metals & Mining | Full time employees - | |
Full time employees - |
Lithium Argentina AG, a resource and materials company, focuses on advancing lithium projects in Argentina. The company owns interests in the Cauchari-Olaroz project located in Jujuy province; and the Pastos Grandes project located in Salta Province of Argentina. The company was formerly known as Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp. and changed its name to Lithium Argentina AG in January 2025. Lithium Argentina AG was incorporated in 2007 is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.
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