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Lithium AmericasLAC -0.69%13 EV-to-OCF is -27.13 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates LAC with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,670 Metals & Mining companies, Lithium Americas ranks better than 77% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Lithium Americas's Enterprise Value is $1,645.06 Mil.
Lithium Americas's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-60.63 Mil. Therefore, Lithium Americas's EV-to-OCF for today is -27.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lithium Americas's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LAC'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.91 Med: 0 Max: -26.81
Current: -27.13
During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Lithium Americas was -26.81. The lowest was -27.91. And the median was .
LAC's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 77% of 2670
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -8.44
vs LAC: -27.13
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Lithium Americas's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Lithium Americas's share price for today is $2.87.
Lithium Americas's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.410.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Lithium Americas EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Lithium Americas EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lithium Americas's EV-to-OCF can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Lithium Americas's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Lithium Americas EV-to-OCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lithium Americas's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lithium Americas's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Lithium Americas's current Enterprise Value is $1,645.06 Mil.
Lithium Americas's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-60.63 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Lithium Americas (LAC) has a EV-to-OCF of -27.13 as of Jul. 31, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Lithium Americas ranks #614 out of 2670 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Lithium Americas' EV-to-OCF too high?
Lithium Americas' current EV-to-OCF is -27.13. Based on the distribution chart, Lithium Americas ranks #614 out of 2670 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lithium Americas has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lithium Americas' EV-to-OCF compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lithium Americas ranks #614 out of 2670 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Lithium Americas in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Metals & Mining company?
A good EV-to-OCF depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Lithium Americas's current EV-to-OCF is -27.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lithium Americas stock overvalued right now?
Lithium Americas (LAC) has a current EV-to-OCF of -27.13. The current EV-to-OCF is -27.13. Lithium Americas' overall GF Score™ is 13/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lithium Americas (LAC), the current EV-to-OCF is -27.13 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Lithium Americas Corp is a Canadian-based resource and materials company focused on developing, building and operating lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities. The company also holds investments in Green Technology Metals Limited (GT1) and Ascend Elements, Inc. (Ascend Elements), and exploration properties in the U.S. and Canada. The company's flagship asset is Thacker Pass, a sedimentary-based lithium deposit located in the McDermitt Caldera in Humboldt County, in northern Nevada (Thacker Pass or the Project). The company operates in only one operating segment and one geographical segment.
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