TMC the metals company Inc
TMC the metals company Inc is a specialty mining and metals company that operates within the basic materials sector, focusing on the extraction and processing of metals and minerals.
Business. TMC the metals company Inc (TMC.O) is a specialty mining and metals firm operating within the Basic Materials sector. The company is headquartered in the United States and is primarily listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. It generates revenue through the sale of products derived from its mineral resources activities. Specific details regarding operating segments or geographic revenue concentrations are not provided in the available data.
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- Company
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
- Macro
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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TMC the metals company Inc (TMC.O) is a specialty mining and metals firm operating within the Basic Materials sector. The company is headquartered in the United States and is primarily listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. It generates revenue through the sale of products derived from its mineral resources activities. Specific details regarding operating segments or geographic revenue concentrations are not provided in the available data.
TMC the metals company Inc has a negative equity position of -$33.44 million, indicating a significant deficit in its capital structure. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 2.03, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities. However, the company's operating cash flow of -$42.85 million and free cash flow of -$319.84 million indicate a lack of positive cash generation from operations.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 9.56%, which is positive but must be interpreted cautiously given the negative equity base. The return on assets is negative at -1.76%, indicating that the company is not generating a return on its asset base. These metrics suggest that TMC is underperforming in terms of asset utilization and profitability compared to industry benchmarks.
TMC's revenue concentration is not explicitly detailed in the available data, but the company's operations are likely concentrated in the specialty mining and metals segment. The absence of detailed segment or geographic breakdowns in the financial data limits the ability to assess exposure to specific markets or regions.
The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, as it reported a net loss of $319.84 million and an operating loss of $140.05 million in the latest period. Analysts have provided a mean price target of $11.17, with a median of $11.88, suggesting a cautious outlook. The absence of capital expenditure and long-term debt indicates a conservative approach to investment and financing.
TMC's risk assessment indicates low liquidity and dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The company's dilution potential is also low, and no significant adjustments have been applied to its valuation metrics. However, the negative equity position and lack of positive cash flow raise concerns about the company's long-term viability.
Recent events and filings do not indicate any significant changes in the company's operations or financial strategy. The absence of recent capital raising or major operational announcements suggests a period of relative stability, albeit with underlying financial challenges.
- TMC the metals company Inc is operating with a negative equity position, indicating a significant financial challenge.
- The company's liquidity position is relatively stable, with a current ratio of 2.03, but it is not generating positive cash flow from operations.
- Analysts have provided a cautious outlook, with a mean price target of $11.17 and a median of $11.88.
- The company's profitability metrics are mixed, with a positive return on equity but a negative return on assets.
- TMC has low liquidity and dilution risk, but its financial health is constrained by its negative equity and lack of positive cash flow.
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Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | -0,14 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 0 USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | -74,0M USD |
Options
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Earnings-call key lines
Consensus distribution
sell-side coverageEstimate revisions
consensus EPS · 26-week trendSell-side observations
Themes
ESG
Risk factors
- No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
Benchmarks vs cohort
Corporate actions / M&A
FX exposure
Comparable transactions
Derivatives & instruments
Derivative transactions
- Chief Financial Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common SharesDisposed 208 375exercise · 2026-03-20
- Chief Financial Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common SharesDisposed 166 502exercise · 2026-03-20
- Chief Financial Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common SharesDisposed 187 662exercise · 2026-03-20
- Chief Financial Officer · Class A Special Shares → Common SharesAcquired 1 379exercise · 2026-02-10
- Chief Financial Officer · Class H Special Shares → Common SharesAcquired 6 895exercise · 2026-02-10
- Chief Financial Officer · Class G Special Shares → Common SharesAcquired 6 895exercise · 2026-02-10
- Chief Financial Officer · Class B Special Shares → Common SharesAcquired 2 758exercise · 2026-02-10
- Chief Financial Officer · Class C Special Shares → Common SharesAcquired 2 758exercise · 2026-02-10
- Chief Financial Officer · Class F Special Shares → Common SharesAcquired 5 516exercise · 2026-02-10
- Chief Financial Officer · Class E Special Shares → Common SharesAcquired 5 516exercise · 2026-02-10
- Chief Financial Officer · Class D Special Shares → Common SharesAcquired 5 516exercise · 2026-02-10
- Chief Financial Officer · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesDisposed 63 204 @ $0,65exercise · 2026-02-10
- Director · Class A Special Shares → Common SharesAcquired 941exercise · 2026-02-06
- Director, 10% owner · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesDisposed 31 602 @ $0,65exercise · 2026-02-06
- Director, 10% owner · Class A Special Shares → Common SharesAcquired 689exercise · 2026-02-06
- Director, 10% owner · Class B Special Shares → Common SharesAcquired 1 379exercise · 2026-02-06
- Director, 10% owner · Class C Special Shares → Common SharesAcquired 1 379exercise · 2026-02-06
- Director, 10% owner · Class D Special Shares → Common SharesAcquired 2 758exercise · 2026-02-06
- Director, 10% owner · Class E Special Shares → Common SharesAcquired 2 758exercise · 2026-02-06
- Director, 10% owner · Class F Special Shares → Common SharesAcquired 2 758exercise · 2026-02-06
- Director, 10% owner · Class G Special Shares → Common SharesAcquired 3 447exercise · 2026-02-06
- Director, 10% owner · Class H Special Shares → Common SharesAcquired 3 447exercise · 2026-02-06
- Director · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesDisposed 11 578 @ $0,52exercise · 2026-02-06
- Director · Stock Option (right to buy) → Common SharesDisposed 31 602 @ $0,65exercise · 2026-02-06
- Director · Class B Special Shares → Common SharesAcquired 1 884exercise · 2026-02-06
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- Dilution Ratio(shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
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- Debt To Equity(short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
- Cash Conversion Ratiooperating_cash_flow / net_income
- Return On Assetsnet_income / total_assets
- TMC the metals company Inc Market data — financials · 2026-05-29
- TMC the metals company Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-29
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$6M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$4M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$5M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$5M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$0M
Leadership
- Gerard BarronChairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer
Insider activity
- Director · Common SharesSold 20 768 @ $6,42$133K · 2026-06-02
- Director · Common SharesOther 18 263 · 2026-05-29
- Director · Common SharesOther 16 528 · 2026-05-29
- Director · Common SharesOther 20 292 · 2026-05-29
- Director · Common SharesOther 16 528 · 2026-05-29
- Director · Common SharesOther 17 316 · 2026-05-29
- Director · Common SharesOther 19 075 · 2026-05-29
- Director · Common SharesOther 16 528 · 2026-05-29
- Director · Common SharesOther 16 528 · 2026-05-29
- Director · Common SharesOther 16 528 · 2026-05-29
- Director, 10% owner · Common SharesOther 17 857 · 2026-05-29
- Director, 10% owner · Common SharesOther 16 528 · 2026-05-29
- Chief Financial Officer · Common SharesOther 453 515 · 2026-04-13
- Chief Strategy Officer · Common SharesOther 453 515 · 2026-04-13
- Director, Chairman & CEO · Common SharesOther 816 327 · 2026-04-13
- Chief Financial Officer · Common SharesSold 215 492 @ $4,53$977K · 2026-03-26
- Chief Financial Officer · Common SharesSold 78 186 @ $4,58$358K · 2026-03-25
- Chief Financial Officer · Common SharesSold 51 941 @ $4,74$246K · 2026-03-24
- Chief Financial Officer · Common SharesOther 166 502 · 2026-03-20
- Chief Financial Officer · Common SharesOther 187 662 · 2026-03-20
- Chief Financial Officer · Common SharesOther 208 375 · 2026-03-20
- Chief Financial Officer · Common SharesOther 63 204 @ $0,65$41K · 2026-02-10
- Director, 10% owner · Common SharesOther 31 602 @ $0,65$21K · 2026-02-06
- Director · Common SharesOther 11 578 @ $0,52$6K · 2026-02-06
- Director · Common SharesOther 31 602 @ $0,65$21K · 2026-02-06
Short positioning
Geographic breakdown
Intel & risk
Evidence & claims
From filings & derived data- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 232.0%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -72.3%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 1.4%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -290.3%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 232.0%Derived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 3,280.3%Derived (calculated)
- Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -52.4%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 956.4%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): -176.1%Derived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 2.03xDerived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 168.5%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 188.3%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -95.4%Derived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): -6.43xDerived (calculated)
- Shares outstanding (annual): 422.97MSEC XBRL filing
- Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 117.63MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 1SEC XBRL filing
- Operating income (annual): USD -140.05MSEC XBRL filing
- Current liabilities (annual): USD 59.4MSEC XBRL filing
- Total liabilities (annual): USD 215.07MSEC XBRL filing
- Pre-tax income (annual): USD -319.7MSEC XBRL filing
- Capex (annual): USD 245KSEC XBRL filing
- Current assets (annual): USD 120.68MSEC XBRL filing
- Operating cash flow (annual): USD -42.85MSEC XBRL filing