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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
LKE58

Lake Resources NL

Specialty Mining & MetalsVerified

Lake Resources NL has a current liquidity position that is constrained, as indicated by a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The company's liquidity FPT (free cash flow to total debt) is not favorable, and its cash and equivalents are reported at 0.0 AUD, suggesting a lack of immediate liquidity to cover operational needs. The current ratio of 0.89 indicates that the company's current assets are less than its current liabilities, further highlighting liquidity concerns. Profitability metrics for Lake Resources NL are negative, with a return on equity of -0.1357 and a return on assets of -0.1199. These figures are below the industry median for the Specialty Mining & Metals sector, indicating that the company is underperforming in terms of generating returns for shareholders and utilizing its assets efficiently. The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in its lithium exploration and development activities, with operations in Argentina and Australia. There is no detailed breakdown of revenue by geographic region or business segment in the provided data, but the company's exposure is likely concentrated in these two regions. The growth trajectory of Lake Resources NL is uncertain, as the company reported a net loss of 19,545,920 AUD and an operating loss of 25,782,470 AUD in the latest financial period. The outlook for the current fiscal year does not indicate a significant improvement in revenue or profitability, and there are no specific numeric deltas provided to suggest a clear growth path. Risk factors for Lake Resources NL include medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.01, indicating a low level of leverage, but the negative net cash position and lack of cash and equivalents pose liquidity challenges. There are no specific dilution sources identified in the provided data, and the dilution risk is assessed as low. Recent events for Lake Resources NL include the latest financial results, which show continued losses and a lack of liquidity. There are no specific filings or transcripts provided in the data to indicate recent strategic or operational developments, but the company's ongoing exploration and development activities in lithium resources are likely to be a focus area.

30-day price · LKE+0.01 (+9.9%)
Low$0.07High$0.12Close$0.09As of15 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyLake Resources NL
TickerLKE.AX
SectorBasic Materials
BusinessMineral Resources
Industry groupMineral Resources
IndustrySpecialty Mining & Metals
AI analysis

Business. Lake Resources NL is a mining company focused on the exploration and development of lithium resources, primarily through its operations in Argentina and Australia.

Classification. Lake Resources NL is classified under the Basic Materials economic sector, within the Mineral Resources business sector, and the Specialty Mining & Metals industry, with a classification confidence of 0.92.

Lake Resources NL has a current liquidity position that is constrained, as indicated by a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The company's liquidity FPT (free cash flow to total debt) is not favorable, and its cash and equivalents are reported at 0.0 AUD, suggesting a lack of immediate liquidity to cover operational needs. The current ratio of 0.89 indicates that the company's current assets are less than its current liabilities, further highlighting liquidity concerns. Profitability metrics for Lake Resources NL are negative, with a return on equity of -0.1357 and a return on assets of -0.1199. These figures are below the industry median for the Specialty Mining & Metals sector, indicating that the company is underperforming in terms of generating returns for shareholders and utilizing its assets efficiently. The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in its lithium exploration and development activities, with operations in Argentina and Australia. There is no detailed breakdown of revenue by geographic region or business segment in the provided data, but the company's exposure is likely concentrated in these two regions. The growth trajectory of Lake Resources NL is uncertain, as the company reported a net loss of 19,545,920 AUD and an operating loss of 25,782,470 AUD in the latest financial period. The outlook for the current fiscal year does not indicate a significant improvement in revenue or profitability, and there are no specific numeric deltas provided to suggest a clear growth path. Risk factors for Lake Resources NL include medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.01, indicating a low level of leverage, but the negative net cash position and lack of cash and equivalents pose liquidity challenges. There are no specific dilution sources identified in the provided data, and the dilution risk is assessed as low. Recent events for Lake Resources NL include the latest financial results, which show continued losses and a lack of liquidity. There are no specific filings or transcripts provided in the data to indicate recent strategic or operational developments, but the company's ongoing exploration and development activities in lithium resources are likely to be a focus area.
Key takeaways
  • Lake Resources NL is a lithium exploration and development company with operations in Argentina and Australia.
  • The company is currently experiencing negative profitability, with a return on equity of -0.1357 and a return on assets of -0.1199.
  • Lake Resources NL has a constrained liquidity position, with a current ratio of 0.89 and no cash and equivalents.
  • The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with continued losses and no clear path to profitability.
  • Risk factors include medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk, with a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyAUD
Revenue
Gross profit
Operating income-$25.8M
Net income-$19.5M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$25.8M
CapEx-$5.1M
Free cash flow-$25.3M
Total assets$163.0M
Total liabilities$19.0M
Total equity$144.0M
Cash & equivalents$0.00
Long-term debt$1.5M
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$144.0M
Net cash-$1.5M
Current ratio0.9
Debt/Equity0.0
ROA-12.0%
ROE-13.6%
Cash conversion1.3%
CapEx/Revenue
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Specialty Mining & Metals · cohort 307 companies
MetricLKEActivity
Op margin4.1% medp25 -6.2% · p75 12.5%
Net margin2.6% medp25 -6.0% · p75 8.3%
Gross margin14.5% medp25 5.8% · p75 29.6%
CapEx / revenue-7.2% medp25 -30.4% · p75 -2.2%
Debt / equity1.0%12.1% medp25 0.1% · p75 79.1%below median
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target0.13 AUD
Median price target0.13 AUD
High price target0.13 AUD
Low price target0.13 AUD
Mean recommendation2.00 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count0.00
Buy count1.00
Hold count0.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Source data
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-28 10:40 UTCJob: e6322521