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Lithium Americas Corp (LAC) Stock

Lithium Americas Corp Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

Lithium Americas Corp (LAC), a prominent company in the basic materials sector within the other industrial metals & mining industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NYSE.Currently, the stock is trading at $5.34. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $2.31 and $10.52. This places the current price at 50.8% of its 52-week high and 131.2% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 12,189,155. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 50.35, suggesting neutral conditions. The stock is currently trading below its 50-day moving average of $6.10 by 12.46%. Similarly, it is above its 200-day moving average of $3.69 by 44.72%. The MACD histogram is 0.10, indicating bullish momentum (MACD Line: -0.06, Signal Line: -0.16).

52-Week Range

$10.52 - $2.31

-49.24% from high · +131.17% from low

Avg Daily Volume

16,139,267

20-day average

100-day avg: 31,324,332

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

N/A

Forward P/E

40.00

Price to Book

3.59

EV/EBITDA

-293.54

EPS (TTM)

-$1.08

Price to Sales

177.97

Beta

3.45

More volatile than market

How is LAC valued relative to its earnings and growth?
Valuation data is not available for this stock.
What is LAC's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 3.45, Lithium Americas Corp is significantly more volatile than the market. For every 10% market move, this stock tends to move 35% in the same direction. Higher beta stocks offer greater potential returns but with increased risk. The price-to-book ratio of 3.59 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

0.00%

Operating Margin

0.00%

EBITDA

$-33,964,000

Return on Equity

-32.00%

Return on Assets

-1.99%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

8.10%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

12.60%

How profitable and efficient is LAC's business model?
Profitability metrics are not available for this stock.
What are LAC's recent growth trends?
Lithium Americas Corp's revenue grew by 8.10% year-over-year, showing steady progress in growing the business. This positive trajectory indicates the company maintains competitive positioning in its markets. Earnings increased by 12.60% year-over-year, outpacing revenue growth through improved margins. These growth metrics should be evaluated against OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING industry averages for proper context.

Company Size & Market

Market Cap

$1.7B

Revenue (TTM)

$3.15M

Revenue/Share (TTM)

$0.02

Shares Outstanding

303.49M

Book Value/Share

$1.96

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is LAC's market capitalization and position?
Lithium Americas Corp has a market capitalization of $1.7B, classifying it as a small-cap stock (under $2B). Small-caps offer significant growth potential but come with higher volatility and risk. They can be more sensitive to economic conditions but may provide outsized returns if successful. With 303.49M shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a participant in the OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
How does LAC's price compare to its book value?
Lithium Americas Corp's book value per share is $1.96, while the current stock price is $5.34, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 2.72. This reasonable premium to book value suggests the market values the company's earnings power and intangible assets appropriately. Most profitable companies trade between 1-3x book value. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$5.96

11.61% upside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

1

Buy

2

Hold

8

Sell

1

Strong Sell

2

How reliable are analyst predictions for LAC?
14 analysts cover LAC with 21% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The bearish sentiment could create opportunity if analysts are wrong. The consensus target of $5.96 implies 11.6% upside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
What is the Wall Street consensus on LAC?
Current analyst recommendations:1 Strong Buy, 2 Buy, 8 Hold, 1 Sell, 2 Strong Sell. The neutral stance suggests uncertainty or fair valuation at current levels.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Dec 1, 2025, 02:10 AM

Technical Indicators

RSI (14-day)

50.35

Neutral

50-Day Moving Average

$6.10

-12.46% below MA-50

200-Day Moving Average

$3.69

44.72% above MA-200

MACD Line

-0.06

MACD Signal

-0.16

MACD Histogram

0.10

Bullish

What does LAC's RSI value tell investors?
The RSI (Relative Strength Index) for LAC is currently 50.35, indicating the stock is in neutral territory (40-60 range). Neither buyers nor sellers have clear control, suggesting consolidation or balanced market forces. Combined with the price being below the 50-day moving average, this shows mixed signals requiring careful analysis.
How should traders interpret LAC's MACD and moving average crossovers?
MACD analysis shows the MACD line at -0.06 above the signal line at -0.16, with histogram at 0.10. This bullish crossover suggests upward momentum is building. The 50-day MA ($6.10) is above the 200-day MA ($3.69), forming a golden cross pattern that typically signals a long-term uptrend. Price is currently between the MAs, suggesting transition.

Indicators last updated: Dec 6, 2025, 12:31 AM

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