Lithium Argentina AG
LARBasic MaterialsNASDAQOther Industrial Metals & Mining · Last scanned Oct 24, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the basic materials sector, Lithium Argentina AG (LAR) is listed under Other Industrial Metals & Mining. With a market capitalization of $695.8M, it sits in small-cap territory. It owns interests in the Cauchari-Olaroz project located in Jujuy province; and the Pastos Grandes project located in Salta Province of Argentina.
Market Cap
$695.8M
Beta
2.59
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
12.83
EPS (TTM)
$-0.34
EPS (Fwd)
$0.33
ROE
-6.6%
ROA
-2.1%
Cash
$99.7M
Total Debt
$251.5M
Free CF
-$16.4M
52W Change
-6.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where LAR stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, LAR finished 39.28% below its 150-day moving average ($7.51) and 38.87% below its 200-day moving average ($7.46). 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 LAR overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, LAR's RSI(14) was 18.4, 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 Argentina AG carries $251.5M in total debt against $99.7M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 2.5x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow is running at -$16.4M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of -6.6% points to negative capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity.
With a beta above 1.5, LAR 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. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Lithium Argentina AG's trajectory.