Critical Survey: Lithium Argentina (LAR) and The Competition

Profitability

This table compares Lithium Argentina and its rivals’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lithium Argentina N/A -1.37% -1.08%
Lithium Argentina Competitors -1,300.59% -11.20% -9.41%

Volatility & Risk

Lithium Argentina has a beta of 1.36, indicating that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lithium Argentina’s rivals have a beta of 0.43, indicating that their average stock price is 57% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

49.2% of Lithium Argentina shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.5% of shares of all “Metal mining” companies are held by institutional investors. 19.8% of Lithium Argentina shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.0% of shares of all “Metal mining” companies are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Lithium Argentina and its rivals revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Gross Revenue Net Income Price/Earnings Ratio
Lithium Argentina N/A $1.29 billion 0.29
Lithium Argentina Competitors $6.48 billion $892.01 million -12.75

Lithium Argentina’s rivals have higher revenue, but lower earnings than Lithium Argentina. Lithium Argentina is trading at a higher price-to-earnings ratio than its rivals, indicating that it is currently more expensive than other companies in its industry.

Summary

Lithium Argentina beats its rivals on 8 of the 9 factors compared.

Lithium Argentina Company Profile

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Lithium Argentina AG, a resource and materials company, focuses on advancing lithium projects in Argentina. The company owns interests in the Cauchari-Olaroz project located in Jujuy province; and the Pastos Grandes project located in Salta Province of Argentina. The company was formerly known as Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp. and changed its name to Lithium Argentina AG in January 2025. Lithium Argentina AG was incorporated in 2007 is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.

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