- ISIN
- CA53680Q2071
- CUSIP
- 53680Q207
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Other Industrial Metals & Mining
- IPO Date
- Jan 25, 2018
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $1.52B
- Enterprise Value
- $1.19B
- EPS (TTM)
- -$0.28
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- -$580.22K
- EBITDA (TTM)
- -$52.10M
- Year Range
- $2.47 - $10.52
- Target Price
- $7.00
- ROA (TTM)
- -2.33%
- ROE (TTM)
- -5.40%
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Performance
LAC Performance Chart
Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) is down 1.4% since the beginning of the year. At $4 per share, LAC is trading 59.1% below its 52-week high of $11.
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Returns By Period
Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) has returned -1.38% so far this year and 69.96% over the past 12 months.
Lithium Americas Corp.
- 1D
- -1.60%
- 1M
- -11.70%
- YTD
- -1.38%
- 6M
- -11.89%
- 1Y
- 69.96%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
LAC Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 2, 2023, LAC's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +0.52%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 11.1 years.
Historically, 45% of months were positive and 55% were negative. The best month was Sep 2025 with a return of +91.0%, while the worst month was Apr 2024 at -34.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 2 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, LAC closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 24, 2025 with a return of +95.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 18, 2024 at -29.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11.70% | 3.90% | -21.94% | 45.06% | -9.08% | -17.47% | -1.38% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.01% | -11.67% | 2.26% | 5.90% | -7.32% | 0.75% | -4.10% | 16.34% | 90.97% | -3.68% | 2.36% | -22.56% | 46.80% |
| 2024 | -31.88% | 25.69% | 22.63% | -34.38% | -23.13% | -20.94% | 1.12% | -9.59% | 10.20% | 51.11% | -2.21% | -25.56% | -53.59% |
| 2023 | -23.78% | -3.73% | -0.78% | -27.19% |
Benchmark Metrics
Lithium Americas Corp. has an annualized alpha of -17.38%, beta of 1.70, and R2 of 0.07 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 02, 2023.
- This stock participated in 307.38% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 64.25% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.07 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -17.38%
- Beta
- 1.70
- R²
- 0.07
- Upside Capture
- 64.25%
- Downside Capture
- 307.38%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LAC ranks 68 for risk / return — better than 68% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| LAC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.50 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.58 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.37 | -0.12 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.11 | 2.78 | -1.67 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.66 | 12.44 | -10.78 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Lithium Americas Corp.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Lithium Americas Corp. was 81.83%, occurring on Aug 12, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Lithium Americas Corp. drawdown is 63.31%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 bear market2024 | -81.83%Aug 2024 | 10mo 12d | — | 2y 8moOct 2023 - now |
2023 pullback2023 | -4.54%Oct 2023 | 0s | 1d | 1dOct 2023 - Oct 2023 |
Drawdown Indicators
| LAC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -81.83% | -56.78% | -25.05% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -63.08% | -9.10% | -53.98% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -63.31% | -1.80% | -61.51% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -63.12% | -10.71% | -52.41% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 42.21% | 2.03% | +40.18% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Lithium Americas Corp. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Lithium Americas Corp. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for LAC in comparison with other companies in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry. Currently, LAC has a P/B value of 1.1. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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