Lithium Americas Corp.
LACBasic MaterialsNASDAQOther Industrial Metals & Mining · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the basic materials sector, Lithium Americas Corp. focuses on Other Industrial Metals & Mining services and products. Lithium 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. Valued at $751.5M, LAC is a small-cap name in its sector. 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
$751.5M
Beta
3.42
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
-14.20
EPS (TTM)
$-0.42
EPS (Fwd)
$-0.15
ROE
-3.7%
ROA
-1.7%
Cash
$822.8M
Total Debt
$1.16B
Free CF
-$1.35B
52W Change
-65.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where LAC stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, LAC finished 43.24% below its 150-day moving average ($3.77) and 47.93% below its 200-day moving average ($4.11). 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 October 20, 2026 close, LAC's RSI(14) was 20.5, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Lithium Americas Corp. carries $1.16B in total debt against $822.8M in cash reserves — debt is modestly above the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. 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.
A beta of 3.42 means LAC is more volatile than average. Investors should be prepared for wider price swings relative to broader indices. 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. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Lithium Americas Corp. and its sector.