(TMC) TMC the metals - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: Canada • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: CA87261Y1060
TMC: Nickel, Cobalt, Copper, Manganese, Polymetallic Nodules
TMC the metals company Inc. (NASDAQ:TMC) is a deep-sea minerals exploration company specializing in the discovery, extraction, and processing of polymetallic nodules from the ocean floor. These nodules, found in the Clarion Clipperton Zone (CCZ) of the Pacific Ocean, are rich in critical metals such as nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese. The company holds exclusive exploration and commercial rights across three contract areas in the CCZ, a region known for its high-grade polymetallic nodules.
The metals extracted by TMC are essential for modern industrial applications, including electric vehicle (EV) battery production, renewable energy storage systems, energy transmission infrastructure, and manganese alloy production for steel manufacturing. The company leverages advanced underwater robotics and autonomous systems to explore and collect polymetallic nodules, minimizing environmental impact compared to traditional land-based mining.
Originally formed in 2011 as Sustainable Opportunities Acquisition Corporation (SOAC), TMC the metals company Inc. completed its transition to a publicly traded entity in 2021. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the company has established partnerships with global engineering and technology firms to develop its deep-sea mining capabilities. Its focus on sustainable practices aligns with the growing demand for responsibly sourced critical minerals in the clean energy transition.
TMC’s stock is listed on the NASDAQ exchange under the ticker symbol TMC. With a market capitalization of approximately $1.39 billion, the company operates in the Diversified Metals & Mining sector. Recent trading data shows an average 20-day volume of 6,307,819 shares, with a last closing price of $3.10. The stock’s short-term technical indicators, including the 20-day SMA ($2.56) and 50-day SMA ($2.11), suggest upward momentum, while the 200-day SMA ($1.36) reflects longer-term growth trends. The Average True Range (ATR) of 0.38 indicates moderate price volatility.
From a fundamental perspective, TMC’s price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 173.77 highlights investor confidence in the company’s long-term growth prospects, despite the absence of current profitability metrics. The company’s focus on critical minerals and its first-mover advantage in deep-sea mining position it as a key player in the global transition to renewable energy and electric mobility.
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TMC Stock Overview
Market Cap in USD | 1,584m |
Sector | Basic Materials |
Industry | Other Industrial Metals & Mining |
GiC Sub-Industry | Diversified Metals & Mining |
IPO / Inception | 2021-09-10 |
TMC Stock Ratings
Growth Rating | -34.4 |
Fundamental | - |
Dividend Rating | 0.0 |
Rel. Strength | 226 |
Analysts | 4/5 |
Fair Price Momentum | 4.35 USD |
Fair Price DCF | - |
TMC Dividends
No Dividends PaidTMC Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | 77.1% |
Growth Correlation 12m | 51.2% |
Growth Correlation 5y | -59.3% |
CAGR 5y | -14.92% |
CAGR/Max DD 5y | -0.16 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.04 |
Alpha | 200.28 |
Beta | 0.678 |
Volatility | 131.86% |
Current Volume | 11644.8k |
Average Volume 20d | 8937.7k |
As of May 22, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 4.39 with a total of 11,644,809 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +46.82%, over one month by +79.92%, over three months by +123.98% and over the past year by +209.15%.
Probably not. Based on ValueRay Analyses, TMC the metals (NASDAQ:TMC) is currently (May 2025) not a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Growth Rating of -34.35 and therefor a somwhat technical negative rating according to historical growth.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of TMC as of May 2025 is 4.35. This means that TMC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -0.91%.
TMC the metals has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.00. Therefor, it is recommend to buy TMC.
- Strong Buy: 1
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 1
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, TMC TMC the metals will be worth about 4.9 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 4.39. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +12.07%.
Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
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Wallstreet Target Price | 5.9 | 33.7% |
Analysts Target Price | 6 | 35.5% |
ValueRay Target Price | 4.9 | 12.1% |