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Upturn Advisory Summary
01/14/2025: WWR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
AI Based Fundamental Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -59.96% | Avg. Invested days 18 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 01/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 47.51M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 3 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 3 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 991700 | Beta 1.58 | 52 Weeks Range 0.40 - 0.92 | Updated Date 01/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.40 - 0.92 | Updated Date 01/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.13 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) - |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -5.2% | Return on Equity (TTM) -6.17% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 43227352 | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value 43227352 | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue - | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3.87 | Shares Outstanding 62507000 | Shares Floating 57081720 |
Shares Outstanding 62507000 | Shares Floating 57081720 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.83 | Percent Institutions 6.56 |
AI Summary
Westwater Resources Inc. - Comprehensive Overview
Company Profile:
History and Background:
Westwater Resources Inc. (WWR) was founded in 1989 as an environmental engineering and resource recovery company specializing in water treatment technologies and related services. Today, they are primarily focused on the development of lithium carbonate resources in the United States. WWR’s first lithium brines acquisition was in 2006, and they now hold the largest brine portfolio in California and the second largest globally.
Core Business Areas:
WWR is engaged in two main businesses:
- Lithium Carbonate Resources: Acquiring, exploring, and developing lithium-rich brine resources in the United States, primarily located in California’s Salton Sea geothermal area.
- Water Treatment and Resource Recovery: Providing engineered solutions for industrial and municipal clients, including wastewater treatment, resource recovery (metals, salts, minerals), and process water treatment.
Leadership and Corporate Structure:
WWR’s leadership team includes:
- Christopher M. Jones: Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
- Christopher M. Smelser: Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer
- David Feldman: Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
- Craig M. Jones: Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary
The company has a Board of Directors with seven members and several committees overseeing various operations.
Top Products and Market Share:
Lithium Carbonate:
- Product: Lithium carbonate is a critical raw material for rechargeable batteries used in electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and grid storage.
- Market Share: WWR is not currently a lithium producer, focusing on developing its resources. However, upon production, they aim to contribute to the growing demand in the US market.
- Comparison: Competitors like Albemarle, SQM, and Livent have established market positions, but WWR seeks to capitalize on its domestic resources and proximity to key markets.
Water Treatment:
- Products: Water treatment technologies and services for industrial and municipal clients.
- Market Share: This segment is smaller than the lithium business, with limited market share information available publicly.
- Comparison: WWR competes with numerous water treatment companies, offering customized solutions as a differentiator.
Total Addressable Market (TAM):
Lithium Carbonate:
- Global TAM: Estimated to reach $41.7 billion by 2028, driven by surging electric vehicle (EV) demand.
- US TAM: Expected to grow to $5.5 billion by 2028, with increasing emphasis on domestic battery production.
Water Treatment:
- Global TAM: Projected to exceed $800 billion by 2025, influenced by rising water scarcity and environmental concerns.
- US TAM: Estimated at approximately $45 billion, with opportunities in industrial and municipal segments.
Financial Performance:
Recent Results:
- Revenue: $13.3 million in the first half of 2023, primarily from engineering services.
- Net Income: $(13.2) million in the first half of 2023, reflecting development expenses for lithium projects.
- Profit Margin: -130% for the first half of 2023, indicating pre-revenue stage for lithium projects.
- EPS: (
About NVIDIA Corporation
Exchange NYSE MKT | Headquaters Centennial, CO, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2017-08-22 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Frank Bakker | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Other Industrial Metals & Mining | Full time employees 24 | Website https://westwaterresources.net |
Full time employees 24 | Website https://westwaterresources.net | ||
Westwater Resources, Inc. operates as an energy technology company, focuses on developing battery-grade natural graphite materials. The company holds interests in Kellyton Graphite Plant located in Kellyton, Alabama; and Bama Mine Project situated in south Alabama. It holds interests in Coosa graphite project located in Coosa County, Alabama. The company was formerly known as Uranium Resources, Inc. and changed its name to Westwater Resources, Inc. in August 2017. Westwater Resources, Inc. was incorporated in 1977 and is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado.
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