Lithium AmericasLAC -1.83%13 EV-to-FCF is -1.94 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates LAC with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 448 Metals & Mining companies, Lithium Americas ranks worse than 223214.06% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Lithium Americas's Enterprise Value is $1,951.07 Mil.
Lithium Americas's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1,007.07 Mil. Therefore, Lithium Americas's EV-to-FCF for today is -1.94.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lithium Americas's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LAC'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2 Med: 0 Max: 0
Current: -2
LAC's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 448
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 18.68
vs LAC: -2.00
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 $3.76.
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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Lithium Americas EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Lithium Americas EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lithium Americas's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lithium Americas's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lithium Americas's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Lithium Americas's current Enterprise Value is $1,951.07 Mil.
Lithium Americas's Free Cash Flow 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 $-1,007.07 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-FCF of -1.94 as of Jul. 03, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Lithium Americas and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lithium Americas ranks #999999 out of 448 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Lithium Americas' EV-to-FCF too high?
Lithium Americas' current EV-to-FCF is -1.94. Based on the distribution chart, Lithium Americas ranks #999999 out of 448 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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-FCF compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lithium Americas ranks #999999 out of 448 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Lithium Americas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.68. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Metals & Mining companies is 18.68, based on 448 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Lithium Americas and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lithium Americas's current EV-to-FCF is -1.94. 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-FCF of -1.94. The current EV-to-FCF is -1.94. 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lithium Americas (LAC), the current EV-to-FCF is -1.94 as of Jul. 03, 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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