(LAC) Lithium Americas - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: NYSE • Country: Canada • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: CA53680Q2071
LAC: Lithium, Compounds, Battery, Materials
Lithium Americas Corp (NYSE:LAC) is a mining company focused on developing lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities in North America, with a primary asset being the Thacker Pass project in Nevada, a region known for its significant lithium reserves. The companys strategic positioning in the lithium market is crucial given the metals increasing demand for electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy storage systems.
The Thacker Pass project, situated in the McDermitt Caldera, is considered one of the most significant lithium deposits in the United States, boasting high-grade resources. Lithium Americas investment in this project aligns with the global shift towards cleaner energy and reduced carbon emissions, as governments and corporations increasingly adopt electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies.
From a market perspective, Lithium Americas Corp is listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol LAC, with its headquarters in Vancouver, Canada. Although the company was reincorporated in 2023, its operational focus remains on advancing its lithium projects in the United States and Canada, capitalizing on the growing demand for lithium.
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LAC Stock Overview
Market Cap in USD | 615m |
Sector | Basic Materials |
Industry | Other Industrial Metals & Mining |
GiC Sub-Industry | Diversified Metals & Mining |
IPO / Inception | 2018-01-25 |
LAC Stock Ratings
Growth Rating | -32.9 |
Fundamental | - |
Dividend Rating | 0.0 |
Rel. Strength | -32.1 |
Analysts | 3.94/5 |
Fair Price Momentum | 2.16 USD |
Fair Price DCF | - |
LAC Dividends
No Dividends PaidLAC Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | 17.4% |
Growth Correlation 12m | 15.2% |
Growth Correlation 5y | -71.3% |
CAGR 5y | -55.00% |
CAGR/Max DD 5y | -0.67 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | -2.38 |
Alpha | -44.92 |
Beta | 0.753 |
Volatility | 66.37% |
Current Volume | 3609.3k |
Average Volume 20d | 4388.7k |
As of May 22, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 2.74 with a total of 3,609,282 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -11.04%, over one month by +2.24%, over three months by -7.43% and over the past year by -35.53%.
Probably not. Based on ValueRay Analyses, Lithium Americas (NYSE:LAC) is currently (May 2025) not a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Growth Rating of -32.90 and therefor a somwhat technical negative rating according to historical growth.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of LAC as of May 2025 is 2.16. This means that LAC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -21.17%.
Lithium Americas has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.94. Therefor, it is recommend to buy LAC.
- Strong Buy: 6
- Buy: 3
- Hold: 7
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, LAC Lithium Americas will be worth about 2.4 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 2.74. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -11.31%.
Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
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Wallstreet Target Price | 4.8 | 74.8% |
Analysts Target Price | 4.8 | 76.3% |
ValueRay Target Price | 2.4 | -11.3% |