(TMC) TMC the metals - Ratings and Ratios
Nickel, Cobalt, Copper, Manganese
Description: TMC TMC the metals
TMC the Metals Company Inc. is a deep-sea minerals exploration company that focuses on extracting polymetallic nodules from the seafloor, primarily containing nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese. These metals are crucial for various industries, including electric vehicles, energy storage, and steel production. With exploration and commercial rights in the Clarion Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for these critical metals.
From a market perspective, TMCs products are poised to benefit from the increasing adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies. The companys metals are used in EV batteries, wiring, and energy transmission, making it a potentially significant player in the transition to a more sustainable energy mix. With a strong presence in the Diversified Metals & Mining sub-industry, TMCs market capitalization stands at approximately $3.77 billion USD.
To further evaluate TMCs performance, we can examine key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, production costs, and resource utilization. Although specific data is not provided, we can infer that the companys Return on Equity (RoE) of 476.21% is exceptionally high, indicating a strong potential for profitability. However, the absence of a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio suggests that the company may not be generating earnings or is not profitable at present.
Considering the companys current market price and moving averages, it appears that TMC has experienced significant volatility, with a 52-week high of $8.10 and a low of $0.73. The Average True Range (ATR) of 0.56, representing 9.45% of the current price, further highlights the stocks volatility. As a Trading Analyst, it is essential to monitor these indicators closely to identify potential trading opportunities and manage risk effectively.
TMC Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 2,834m |
| Sub-Industry | Diversified Metals & Mining |
| IPO / Inception | 2021-09-10 |
TMC Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 13.9% |
| Fundamental | 41.1% |
| Dividend Rating | - |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 381% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.25 of 5 |
TMC Dividends
Currently no dividends paidTMC Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 2% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 91.4% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -43.5% |
| CAGR 5y | -11.48% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | -0.12 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.04 |
| Alpha | 434.07 |
| Beta | 0.678 |
| Volatility | 77.73% |
| Current Volume | 13342.2k |
| Average Volume 20d | 8368k |
| Stop Loss | 4.9 (-8.6%) |
| Signal | 1.28 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 2.5
| Net Income (-131.5m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = -1.21m TTM) |
| FCFTA -0.25 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 73.86pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue -335.4% (prev -207.8%; Δ -127.6pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA -0.23 (>3.0%) and CFO -39.5m > Net Income -131.5m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| NO Net Debt/EBITDA fails (EBITDA <= 0) |
| Current Ratio 2.37 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (366.6m) change vs 12m ago 14.25% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 101.4% (prev -63.48%; Δ 164.9pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover -17.23% (prev 33.28%; Δ -50.50pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio -47.87 (EBITDA TTM -128.5m / Interest Expense TTM 2.69m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' -19.85
| (A) 0.39 = (Total Current Assets 117.3m - Total Current Liabilities 49.6m) / Total Assets 173.7m |
| (B) -4.18 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -726.4m / Total Assets 173.7m |
| warn (B) unusual magnitude: -4.18 — check mapping/units |
| (C) -1.10 = EBIT TTM -128.8m / Avg Total Assets 117.2m |
| (D) -1.32 = Book Value of Equity -121.3m / Total Liabilities 91.8m |
| Total Rating: -19.85 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 41.07
| 1. Piotroski 2.50pt = -2.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield -1.59% = -0.80 |
| 3. FCF Margin data missing |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.55 = 2.35 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda -0.35 = -2.50 |
| 7. RoE data missing |
| 8. Rev. Trend -66.09% = -3.30 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 0.0% = 0.0 |
| 10. EPS Trend 12.70% = 0.32 |
| 11. EPS CAGR -22.95% = -2.50 |
What is the price of TMC shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +10.29%, over one month by -18.91%, over three months by +23.22% and over the past year by +462.32%.
Is TMC the metals a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of TMC is around 4.96 USD . This means that TMC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -7.46%.
Is TMC a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 2
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 1
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the TMC price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 8.8 | 63.2% |
| Analysts Target Price | 8.8 | 63.2% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 5.5 | 3% |
Last update: 2025-08-28 02:52
TMC Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 115.8m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/B = 26.6593
Beta = 1.589
Revenue TTM = -20.2m USD
EBIT TTM = -128.8m USD
EBITDA TTM = -128.5m USD
Long Term Debt = 42.3m USD (from nonCurrentLiabilitiesTotal, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 2.48m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 44.7m USD (Calculated: Short Term 2.48m + Long Term 42.3m)
Net Debt = -113.3m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 2.76b USD (2.83b + Debt 44.7m - CCE 115.8m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -47.87 (Ebit TTM -128.8m / Interest Expense TTM 2.69m)
FCF Yield = -1.59% (FCF TTM -44.0m / Enterprise Value 2.76b)
FCF Margin = -217.9% (FCF TTM -44.0m / Revenue TTM -20.2m)
Net Margin = -651.6% (Net Income TTM -131.5m / Revenue TTM -20.2m)
Gross Margin = -101.4% ((Revenue TTM -20.2m - Cost of Revenue TTM 281.0k) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -22.77 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 2.76b / Book Value Of Equity -121.3m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.86% (Interest Expense 833.0k / Debt 44.7m)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default)
NOPAT = -128.8m (EBIT -128.8m, no tax applied on loss)
Current Ratio = 2.37 (Total Current Assets 117.3m / Total Current Liabilities 49.6m)
Debt / Equity = 0.55 (Debt 44.7m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 81.9m)
Debt / EBITDA = -0.35 (Net Debt -113.3m / EBITDA -128.5m)
Debt / FCF = -1.02 (Debt 44.7m / FCF TTM -44.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 6.63m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = -75.71% (Net Income -131.5m, Total Assets 173.7m )
RoE = -1985 % (set to none) (Net Income TTM -131.5m / Total Stockholder Equity 6.63m)
RoCE = -263.5% (set to none) (Ebit -128.8m / (Equity 6.63m + L.T.Debt 42.3m))
RoIC = -860.1% (set to none) (NOPAT -128.8m / Invested Capital 15.0m)
WACC = 8.40% (E(2.83b)/V(2.88b) * Re(8.51%)) + (D(44.7m)/V(2.88b) * Rd(1.86%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 12.85%
Discount Rate = 8.51% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -44.0m)
Revenue Correlation: -66.09 | Revenue CAGR: 0.0%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 45.71
EPS Correlation: 12.70 | EPS CAGR: -22.95%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -37.16
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