LAR (Lithium Argentina AG) Profitability Rank: 1 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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What is Lithium Argentina AG Profitability Rank?

Lithium Argentina AG LAR +2.41% 33 Profitability Rank is 1 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates LAR with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Lithium Argentina AG has the Profitability Rank of 1. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Lithium Argentina AG's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was %. As of today, Lithium Argentina AG's Piotroski F-Score is 2.


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Lithium Argentina AG Profitability Rank Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Lithium Argentina AG's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Argentina AG Profitability Rank vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lithium Argentina AG's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lithium Argentina AG's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Lithium Argentina AG Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Lithium Argentina AG has the Profitability Rank of 1. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Lithium Argentina AG's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-9.86 / 0
= %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 2 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Lithium Argentina AG has an F-score of 2. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 1 mean?
Lithium Argentina AG (LAR) has a Profitability Rank of 1 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Lithium Argentina AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Lithium Argentina AG's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 2.00.
Is Lithium Argentina AG's Profitability Rank too high?
Lithium Argentina AG's current Profitability Rank of 1 is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 2.00. Overall, Lithium Argentina AG has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lithium Argentina AG's Profitability Rank compare to competitors?
Lithium Argentina AG's Profitability Rank of 1 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. Historically, Lithium Argentina AG's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 2.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Lithium Argentina AG and its competitors. Lithium Argentina AG's current Profitability Rank is 1, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lithium Argentina AG stock overvalued right now?
Lithium Argentina AG (LAR) has a current Profitability Rank of 1. The current Profitability Rank is 1, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. Lithium Argentina AG's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lithium Argentina AG (LAR), the current Profitability Rank is 1 as of Jun. 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 Argentina AG Business Description

Other Exchanges ZV5:GermanyLAR:Canada
Address Dammstrasse 19, Zug, CHE, 6300
Lithium Argentina AG is a Swiss-domiciled resource company focused on advancing lithium projects. Its project portfolio comprises its ownership interests in the Cauchari-Olaroz property in Jujuy, Argentina; the Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes project; and the Sal de la Puna project, PPG, in Salta, Argentina. Additionally, the company owns the Salar de Antofalla (Antofalla Project) in the Province of Catamarca, Argentina. It is focused on the operations at Cauchari-Olaroz and advancing the development of its lithium growth pipeline in Argentina.
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