LTHM vs. LAC

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Livent Corporation (LTHM) and Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC).

Performance

LTHM vs. LAC - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Livent Corporation (LTHM) and Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

LTHM vs. LAC - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023
LTHM Livent Corporation	0.00%	0.00%	-8.18%	3.10%
LAC Lithium Americas Corp.	-9.40%	46.80%	-53.59%	-36.82%

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) LTHM : $920.10M LAC : $0.00
Gross Profit (TTM) LTHM : $539.80M LAC : $0.00
EBITDA (TTM) LTHM : $491.50M LAC : $0.00

Returns By Period

LTHM

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

LAC

• 1D: 4.22%
• 1M: -21.94%
• YTD: -9.40%
• 6M: -30.82%
• 1Y: 45.76%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Return for Risk

LTHM vs. LAC — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

LAC

LAC Risk / Return Rank: 64
LAC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 55
LAC Sortino Ratio Rank: 77
LAC Omega Ratio Rank: 71
LAC Calmar Ratio Rank: 59
LAC Martin Ratio Rank: 56

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

LTHM vs. LAC - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Livent Corporation (LTHM) and Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	LTHM	LAC	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.35	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	-0.31	—

Correlation

The correlation between LTHM and LAC is 0.19, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

LTHM vs. LAC - Dividend Comparison

Neither LTHM nor LAC has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	LTHM	LAC	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-81.83%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-63.08%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-66.30%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-63.63%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	34.87%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	LTHM	LAC	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	17.31%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	69.33%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	130.24%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	102.66%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	102.66%	—

Financials