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LAC:NYSELithium Americas Corp. Analysis

Data as of 2026-08-25 - not real-time

$3.25

Latest Price

9/10Risk

Risk Level: High

Executive Summary

Lithium Americas Corp. trades at $3.25, with its short-term moving averages sitting below the longer-term ones — a bearish trend structure. It has gained 3.2% over the past 30 days. RSI sits at 52.3, which reads as neutral, and MACD momentum is bullish. Recent trading has carved out support near $2.67 and resistance around $3.58.
The company is not currently profitable on a trailing basis, so earnings multiples offer no valuation support. Analyst price targets sit 69.2% above the current price.
Risk scores 9 out of 10, which is high for this asset class. With 30-day volatility of 60.0%, a beta of 2.27 and a maximum drawdown of 73.0%, position sizing matters more than entry timing here. The wider market backdrop reads extreme greed at 94 on the fear-greed composite.
Across every horizon the signals point the same way: hold, at a conviction of 1 out of 10.

Top Market Events

Aug 11, 2026 0 VANCOUVER, British Columbia AP — VANCOUVER, British Columbia AP — Lithium Americas Corp.Lithium Americas Corp. LAC closed at $2.90 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.69% move from the prior day. The...VANCOUVER, British Columbia, August 06, 2026--Lithium Americas Corp.

Market Outlook

Short Term

< 1 year
Neutral
Model confidence: 2/10

Key Factors

  • Short-term moving averages stacked below long-term ones
  • Trading below the 200-day average of 4.53
  • MACD momentum is positive

Medium Term

1–3 years
Neutral
Model confidence: 1/10

Key Factors

  • Short-term moving averages stacked below long-term ones
  • Trading below the 200-day average of 4.53
  • Analyst targets imply +69.2% versus the current price

Long Term

> 3 years
Neutral
Model confidence: 1/10

Key Factors

  • Analyst targets imply +69.2% versus the current price
  • Negative return on equity of -3.7%
  • Negative free cash flow

Key Metrics & Analysis

Financial Health

P/E Ratio-23.1
ROE-3.70%
ROA-1.66%
Debt/Equity59.55
P/B Ratio0.8
Op. Cash Flow$-35659000
Free Cash Flow$-1348932096

Technical Analysis

TrendBearish
RSI52.3
Support$2.67
Resistance$3.58
MA 20$3.10
MA 50$3.37
MA 200$4.53
MACDBullish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index93.84

Valuation

Target Price$5.50
Upside/Downside69.23%
GradeUndervalued
TypeBlend

Risk Assessment

Beta2.27
Volatility59.97%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskLow

This analysis may contain inaccuracies and is provided for informational and research purposes only. It is not personal investment advice, a recommendation, or an instruction to buy, sell, or hold any asset.