PIEDMONT LITHIUM INC (PLL)
US72016P1057 - Common Stock
We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to PLL. PLL was compared to 155 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. PLL may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. While showing a medium growth rate, PLL is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PLL had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year PLL has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years PLL always reported negative net income.
PLL had negative operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
PLL has a Return On Assets of -22.90%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: PLL underperforms 81.29% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -26.35%, PLL is not doing good in the industry: 76.13% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -22.9% | ||
| ROE | -26.35% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-6.95%
ROA(5y)-37.38%
ROE(3y)-7.48%
ROE(5y)-51.77%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
PLL has a Gross Margin (10.25%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for PLL so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 10.25% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
PLL does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for PLL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PLL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.39, we must say that PLL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.39, PLL is not doing good in the industry: 69.03% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that PLL is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PLL (0.01) is better than 70.32% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.39 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC11.12%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.99 indicates that PLL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
PLL has a Current ratio (1.99) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.99 indicates that PLL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
PLL has a better Quick ratio (1.99) than 60.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for PLL have decreased strongly by -438.16% in the last year.
PLL shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 99.68%.
Measured over the past years, PLL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 212.90% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-438.16%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-197.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)99.68%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5Y212.9%
Sales Q2Q%-41.3%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, PLL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.04% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, PLL will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 22.96% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-94.74%
EPS Next 2Y11.46%
EPS Next 3Y17.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-6.63%
Revenue Next 2Y11.91%
Revenue Next 3Y11.48%
Revenue Next 5Y22.96%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
PLL reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year PLL is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PLL's earnings are expected to grow with 17.04% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.46%
EPS Next 3Y17.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for PLL!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
PIEDMONT LITHIUM INC
NASDAQ:PLL (12/24/2024, 7:32:01 PM)
After market: 8.8101 +0.01 (+0.06%)8.805
+0.34 (+4.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners44.29%
Inst Owner Change-6.14%
Ins Owners2.09%
Ins Owner Change-8.12%
Market Cap171.17M
Analysts71.67
Price Target22.53 (155.88%)
Short Float %18.21%
Short Ratio3.39
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-120.77%
Min EPS beat(2)-167.12%
Max EPS beat(2)-74.41%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-189.65%
Min EPS beat(4)-392.05%
Max EPS beat(4)-74.41%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-108.28%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-15.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)-27.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.84%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-42.14%
Min Revenue beat(4)-124.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.84%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-6.23%
PT rev (3m)-30.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-20.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-209.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-31.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-11.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-21.98%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 1.82 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.6 | ||
| P/tB | 0.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-4.09
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-1.11
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-3.22
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-2.07
OCFYN/A
SpS4.84
BVpS14.72
TBVpS14.72
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -22.9% | ||
| ROE | -26.35% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 10.25% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-6.95%
ROA(5y)-37.38%
ROE(3y)-7.48%
ROE(5y)-51.77%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 6910.53% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 23.72% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.39 |
F-Score2
WACC11.12%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)79903.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-438.16%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-197.73%
EPS Next Y-94.74%
EPS Next 2Y11.46%
EPS Next 3Y17.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)99.68%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5Y212.9%
Sales Q2Q%-41.3%
Revenue Next Year-6.63%
Revenue Next 2Y11.91%
Revenue Next 3Y11.48%
Revenue Next 5Y22.96%
EBIT growth 1Y-231.95%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-491.63%
EBIT Next 3Y62.17%
EBIT Next 5Y131.99%
FCF growth 1Y-5.7%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y105.94%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A