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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
NOU59

Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc

Specialty Mining & MetalsVerified

Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc has a liquidity position that is currently low, with a current ratio of 1.07, indicating that the company has just enough current assets to cover its current liabilities. The company's cash and equivalents amount to 88,033,000 CAD, which is a significant portion of its total assets of 175,842,000 CAD. However, the company's operating cash flow is negative at -12,406,000 CAD, and its free cash flow is also negative at -31,924,000 CAD, suggesting that the company is not generating sufficient cash from operations to fund its activities. The company's profitability is currently negative, with an operating income of -34,215,000 CAD and a net income of -32,237,000 CAD. The return on equity is -0.3867, and the return on assets is -0.1833, both of which are significantly below the industry median for the Specialty Mining & Metals sector. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.72, which is relatively low, but the negative returns suggest that the company is not effectively utilizing its assets to generate profit. Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc does not provide detailed segment or geographic revenue breakdowns in the available data, so it is not possible to assess the company's revenue concentration or geographic exposure. However, the company's operations are primarily focused on graphite production, which is a global commodity, and the company's headquarters are in Canada, suggesting that it may have exposure to North American markets. The company's growth trajectory is currently negative, with a net income of -32,237,000 CAD and a free cash flow of -31,924,000 CAD. The company's capital expenditure is -2,308,000 CAD, indicating that it is investing in its operations, but the negative cash flows suggest that the company is not yet generating sufficient revenue to cover its costs. The company's outlook for the current fiscal year is not provided, but the negative financial performance suggests that the company may face challenges in the near term. The company's risk assessment indicates a low risk of dilution and no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected. However, the company's negative financial performance and low liquidity position suggest that it may face financial risks in the future. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.72, which is relatively low, but the negative returns and cash flows suggest that the company may need to seek additional financing in the future. Recent events related to Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc include analyst estimates for the company's stock price, with a mean price target of 5.51 CAD and a median price target of 5.45 CAD. The mean recommendation from analysts is 2.00, which is a "Buy" rating, with four analysts recommending a "Buy" and none recommending a "Strong Buy" or "Hold". These analyst estimates suggest that the market has a positive outlook for the company, despite its current financial challenges.

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Profile
CompanyNouveau Monde Graphite Inc
TickerNOU.TO
SectorBasic Materials
BusinessMineral Resources
Industry groupMineral Resources
IndustrySpecialty Mining & Metals
AI analysis

Business. Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc is a Canadian company focused on the exploration, development, and production of graphite, a key material used in lithium-ion batteries and other industrial applications.

Classification. Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc 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.

Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc has a liquidity position that is currently low, with a current ratio of 1.07, indicating that the company has just enough current assets to cover its current liabilities. The company's cash and equivalents amount to 88,033,000 CAD, which is a significant portion of its total assets of 175,842,000 CAD. However, the company's operating cash flow is negative at -12,406,000 CAD, and its free cash flow is also negative at -31,924,000 CAD, suggesting that the company is not generating sufficient cash from operations to fund its activities. The company's profitability is currently negative, with an operating income of -34,215,000 CAD and a net income of -32,237,000 CAD. The return on equity is -0.3867, and the return on assets is -0.1833, both of which are significantly below the industry median for the Specialty Mining & Metals sector. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.72, which is relatively low, but the negative returns suggest that the company is not effectively utilizing its assets to generate profit. Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc does not provide detailed segment or geographic revenue breakdowns in the available data, so it is not possible to assess the company's revenue concentration or geographic exposure. However, the company's operations are primarily focused on graphite production, which is a global commodity, and the company's headquarters are in Canada, suggesting that it may have exposure to North American markets. The company's growth trajectory is currently negative, with a net income of -32,237,000 CAD and a free cash flow of -31,924,000 CAD. The company's capital expenditure is -2,308,000 CAD, indicating that it is investing in its operations, but the negative cash flows suggest that the company is not yet generating sufficient revenue to cover its costs. The company's outlook for the current fiscal year is not provided, but the negative financial performance suggests that the company may face challenges in the near term. The company's risk assessment indicates a low risk of dilution and no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected. However, the company's negative financial performance and low liquidity position suggest that it may face financial risks in the future. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.72, which is relatively low, but the negative returns and cash flows suggest that the company may need to seek additional financing in the future. Recent events related to Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc include analyst estimates for the company's stock price, with a mean price target of 5.51 CAD and a median price target of 5.45 CAD. The mean recommendation from analysts is 2.00, which is a "Buy" rating, with four analysts recommending a "Buy" and none recommending a "Strong Buy" or "Hold". These analyst estimates suggest that the market has a positive outlook for the company, despite its current financial challenges.
Key takeaways
  • Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc is a graphite producer with a focus on the battery and industrial applications markets.
  • The company is currently experiencing negative profitability, with a return on equity of -0.3867 and a return on assets of -0.1833.
  • The company's liquidity position is low, with a current ratio of 1.07 and negative operating and free cash flows.
  • Analysts have a positive outlook for the company, with a mean price target of 5.51 CAD and a "Buy" recommendation.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.72, indicating a relatively low level of debt, but the negative financial performance suggests potential financial risks.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCAD
Revenue
Gross profit
Operating income-$34.2M
Net income-$32.2M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$12.4M
CapEx-$2.3M
Free cash flow-$31.9M
Total assets$175.8M
Total liabilities$92.5M
Total equity$83.4M
Cash & equivalents$88.0M
Long-term debt$60.0M
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY-4-$38.5M-$39.9M-$75.8M
FY-3-$55.2M-$47.7M-$69.8M
FY-2-$55.1M-$56.0M-$62.2M
FY-1-$92.7M-$73.3M-$78.2M
FY0-$59.6M-$105.2M-$111.5M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2
FY-1
FY0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY-4$126.3M$105.7M
FY-3$150.1M$72.3M
FY-2$123.9M$54.4M
FY-1$204.1M$153.7M$106.3M
FY0$174.4M$79.8M$73.9M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY-4-$34.3M-$37.0M-$75.8M
FY-3-$44.9M-$26.7M-$69.8M
FY-2-$39.5M-$14.4M-$62.2M
FY-1-$52.0M-$14.1M-$78.2M
FY0-$42.2M-$13.7M-$111.5M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ-7-$34.2M-$32.2M-$31.9M
FQ-6-$25.2M-$11.1M-$10.2M
FQ-5-$17.9M-$8.1M-$11.6M
FQ-4-$15.4M-$21.9M-$24.5M
FQ-3-$18.6M-$12.4M-$13.4M
FQ-2-$16.5M-$21.0M-$21.3M
FQ-1-$13.0M-$76.7M-$80.9M
FQ0-$11.5M$5.0M$4.2M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2
FQ-1
FQ0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ-7$175.8M$83.4M$88.0M
FQ-6$161.6M$114.9M$73.9M
FQ-5$147.9M$109.5M$56.5M
FQ-4$204.1M$153.7M$106.3M
FQ-3$190.1M$144.8M$89.0M
FQ-2$174.8M$124.4M$73.5M
FQ-1$161.3M$49.0M$61.8M
FQ0$174.4M$79.8M$73.9M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ-7-$12.4M-$2.3M-$31.9M
FQ-6-$23.5M-$4.0M-$10.2M
FQ-5-$35.2M-$9.4M-$11.6M
FQ-4-$52.0M-$14.1M-$24.5M
FQ-3-$13.4M-$3.2M-$13.4M
FQ-2-$25.3M-$5.9M-$21.3M
FQ-1-$31.6M-$11.2M-$80.9M
FQ0-$42.2M-$13.7M$4.2M
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$83.4M
Net cash$28.0M
Current ratio1.1
Debt/Equity0.7
ROA-18.3%
ROE-38.7%
Cash conversion38.0%
CapEx/Revenue
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskLow
  • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Specialty Mining & Metals · cohort 307 companies
MetricNOUActivity
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 / equity72.0%12.1% medp25 0.1% · p75 79.1%above median
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target5.51 CAD
Median price target5.45 CAD
High price target6.65 CAD
Low price target4.50 CAD
Mean recommendation2.00 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count0.00
Buy count4.00
Hold count0.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate-0.47 CAD
Last actual EPS-0.68 CAD
Source data
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-28 18:45 UTCJob: 45421e0f