Lithium Americas Corp.
LACBasic MaterialsNASDAQOther Industrial Metals & Mining · Last scanned Sep 9, 2026
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Daily timeframeLithium Americas Corp., a resource and materials company, focuses on developing, building, and operating of lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities in the United States and Canada. The company carries a $1.09B market cap, placing it firmly in the small-cap category. The company's flagship asset is the Thacker Pass project located in the McDermitt Caldera in Humboldt County, northern Nevada, as well as invests in exploration properties in the United States and Canada.
Market Cap
$1.09B
Beta
3.47
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
-21.31
EPS (TTM)
$-0.46
EPS (Fwd)
$-0.14
ROE
-3.7%
ROA
-1.7%
Cash
$822.8M
Total Debt
$1.16B
Free CF
-$1.35B
52W Change
7.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where LAC stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 17, 2026 close, LAC finished 24.38% below its 150-day moving average ($4.47) and 26.68% below its 200-day moving average ($4.61). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is LAC overbought or oversold?
At the August 17, 2026 close, LAC's RSI(14) was 71.0, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, LAC has $822.8M in cash with $1.16B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow is running at -$1.35B, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of -3.7% points to negative capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity.
With a beta above 1.5, LAC tends to amplify broader market moves — both up and down. This higher volatility means larger price swings are common. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing LAC.