LZM (Lifezone Metals) 3-Year ROIIC % : 4.94% (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Lifezone Metals 3-Year ROIIC %?

Lifezone Metals LZM +6.61% 40 3-Year ROIIC % is 4.94 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LZM with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,307 Metals & Mining companies, Lifezone Metals ranks better than 62.68% on this metric.

3-Year Return on Invested Incremental Capital (3-Year ROIIC %) measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. Lifezone Metals's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.94%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.

The industry rank for Lifezone Metals's 3-Year ROIIC % or its related term are showing as below:

LZM's 3-Year ROIIC % is ranked better than
62.68% of 2307 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -2.53 vs LZM: 4.94

Lifezone Metals  (NYSE:LZM) 3-Year ROIIC % Explanation

Return on Incremental Invested Capital (ROIIC) is an extension of Return on Investment Capital (ROIC). ROIC % tells investors how efficiently that profitability is earned per dollar of company capital. ROIIC narrows the focus even further and shows how profitable each additional unit of capital investment could be. ROIIC % is a more powerful metric than ROIC because it measures how much money the company can generate going forward on future capital investments.

High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.

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It's important to keep in mind that when tracking ROIIC, the metric is better suited to forecasting the trend of future returns rather than measuring current return on investment.


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Lifezone Metals 3-Year ROIIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lifezone Metals's 3-Year ROIIC % 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.

Lifezone Metals 3-Year ROIIC % Chart

Lifezone Metals Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year ROIIC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 -317.70 -13.03 4.94

Lifezone Metals Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
3-Year ROIIC % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -317.70 0.00 -13.03 0.00 4.94

LZM vs TMCR, REA, REEMF: 3-Year ROIIC % Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Lifezone Metals's 3-Year ROIIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year ROIIC % 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.


Lifezone Metals 3-Year ROIIC % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lifezone Metals's 3-Year ROIIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lifezone Metals's 3-Year ROIIC % falls into.


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Lifezone Metals 3-Year ROIIC % Calculation

Lifezone Metals's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

3-Year ROIIC %=3-Year Incremental Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)**/3-Year Incremental Invested Capital**
=( -18.2576566 (Dec. 2025) - -25.36 (Dec. 2022) )/( 203.532 (Dec. 2025) - 59.84 (Dec. 2022) )
=7.1023434/143.692
=4.94%***

* 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.

** Annual data of NOPAT and Invested Capital was used to calculate 3-Year ROIIC %.
*** Please be aware that the ROIIC (Return on Invested Capital) calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year ROIIC % →
What does a 3-Year ROIIC % of 4.94 mean?
Lifezone Metals (LZM) has a 3-Year ROIIC % of 4.94 as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on Lifezone Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifezone Metals ranks #861 out of 2307 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is Lifezone Metals' 3-Year ROIIC % too high?
Lifezone Metals' current 3-Year ROIIC % is 4.94. Based on the distribution chart, Lifezone Metals ranks #861 out of 2307 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lifezone Metals has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifezone Metals' 3-Year ROIIC % compare to TMCR and REA?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lifezone Metals ranks #861 out of 2307 companies for 3-Year ROIIC %. This puts Lifezone Metals in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year ROIIC % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good 3-Year ROIIC % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, 3-Year ROIIC % 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 3-Year ROIIC % mean?
A high 3-Year ROIIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on Lifezone Metals and its competitors. Lifezone Metals's current 3-Year ROIIC % is 4.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifezone Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifezone Metals (LZM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.08, compared to a current price of $3.55 — trading 30.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year ROIIC % is 4.94. Lifezone Metals' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year ROIIC % calculated?
3-Year ROIIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lifezone Metals (LZM), the current 3-Year ROIIC % is 4.94 as of Dec. 2025. 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.

Is Lifezone Metals (LZM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifezone Metals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.55 is trading 30.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.08. GuruFocus considers Lifezone Metals to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LZM:

  • 3-Year ROIIC %: 4.94
  • GF Value™: $5.08 vs. price of $3.55 (30.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LZM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lifezone Metals Business Description

Address Upper Church Street, 2nd Floor, St George\'s Court, Douglas, IMN, IM1 1EE
Lifezone Metals Ltd seeks to support the clean energy transition through the licensing of Hydromet Technology as an alternative to smelting and metals refining. Its business comprises three segments: Metals extraction and refining for developing and operating a vertically integrated base metal operation in the northwest region of Tanzania, and Intellectual property licensing comprises patents residing with and managed by the subsidiary and corporate. Geographically, the company operates in South Africa, Australia, and the rest of the world. The majority of its revenue is generated from Australia.
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