(LAC) Lithium Americas - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: TO • Country: Canada • Currency: CAD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: CA53681J1030

LAC: Lithium, Chemicals, Battery Materials, Mining, Minerals

Lithium Americas Corp (TO:LAC) is a mining company focused on the development, construction, and operation of lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities. The companys primary asset is the Thacker Pass lithium project, located in the McDermitt Caldera, Humboldt County, Nevada. Thacker Pass is one of the largest known lithium deposits in the United States, with significant potential to support the growing demand for lithium-ion batteries. In addition to Thacker Pass, Lithium Americas holds exploration properties in the U.S. and Canada, further diversifying its portfolio in key lithium-rich regions.

The company, incorporated in 2023 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, is strategically positioned to capitalize on the increasing global demand for lithium. Its focus on sustainable and responsible mining practices aligns with broader industry trends toward decarbonization and environmental stewardship. Lithium Americas also has a presence in Argentina through its Caucharí-Olaroz and Maricunga projects, solidifying its role as a key player in the lithium supply chain.

From a technical perspective, Lithium Americas stock (TO:LAC) has shown a recent price of 4.06 CAD, with a 20-day average volume of 280,682 shares. The stocks short-term moving averages (SMA 20: 3.80, SMA 50: 3.98) suggest a recent uptrend, while the SMA 200 (4.21) indicates longer-term resistance. The ATR of 0.23 reflects moderate volatility.

Fundamentally, the company has a market cap of 865.61M CAD, with a forward P/E ratio of 39.84, signaling high expectations for future earnings. The P/S ratio of 242.38 highlights the markets premium on its revenue growth potential. However, the negative return on equity (RoE: -5.75%) and the absence of a trailing P/E ratio raise concerns about profitability and valuation risks.

Looking ahead, Lithium Americas is well-positioned to benefit from the lithium markets growth, driven by electric vehicle adoption and renewable energy storage. However, the stocks valuation multiples suggest elevated expectations, and investors should monitor execution risks at Thacker Pass and broader macroeconomic conditions. The companys ability to meet production timelines and control costs will be critical in determining its long-term success.

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LAC Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 697m
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Other Industrial Metals & Mining
GiC Sub-Industry Diversified Metals & Mining
IPO / Inception

LAC Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -31.1
Fundamental -
Dividend Rating 1.0
Rel. Strength -30.8
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 2.99 CAD
Fair Price DCF -

LAC Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.00%
Yield on Cost 5y %
Annual Growth 5y -100.00%
Payout Consistency 2.5%

LAC Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -6.1%
Growth Correlation 12m 22.5%
Growth Correlation 5y -68.8%
CAGR 5y -58.56%
CAGR/Max DD 5y -0.72
Sharpe Ratio 12m -1.68
Alpha -40.39
Beta 0.702
Volatility 62.30%
Current Volume 401k
Average Volume 20d 351.4k
What is the price of LAC stocks?
As of May 22, 2025, the stock is trading at CAD 3.81 with a total of 401,016 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -11.81%, over one month by +2.97%, over three months by -9.29% and over the past year by -34.31%.
Is Lithium Americas a good stock to buy?
Probably not. Based on ValueRay Analyses, Lithium Americas (TO:LAC) is currently (May 2025) not a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Growth Rating of -31.08 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 2.99. This means that LAC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -21.52%.
Is LAC a buy, sell or hold?
Lithium Americas has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecast for LAC stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, LAC Lithium Americas will be worth about 3.4 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 3.81. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -12.07%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 7.4 94.8%
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 3.4 -12.1%