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LKE Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.05
<AU$0.01(5.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$0.05
<AU$0.01(5.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.03 - AU$0.16
Previous CloseN/A
Volume5.29M
Average Volume (3M)5.57M
Market Cap
AU$87.94M
Enterprise ValueAU$92.67M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$6.67M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$497.38K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.79
Next Earnings
Mar 16, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.01
Shares Outstanding2,482,670,200
10 Day Avg. Volume6,358,748
30 Day Avg. Volume5,565,457
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.65
Price to Book (P/B)0.69
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-5.42
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)>-0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low LeverageDebt-to-equity near zero and modest total debt reduce refinancing exposure, preserving financial flexibility for project advancement. This conservative capital structure gives Lake more capacity to manage funding decisions through development cycles, even though operations are not yet profitable.
Balance-Sheet Capital CushionEquity remains sizable relative to total assets across periods, providing a capital cushion against the company’s current losses and investment needs. That asset backing can support continued project work and reduce the immediate balance-sheet pressure associated with early-stage development.
Lithium Project Development PipelineLake is focused on lithium brine assets in Argentina’s Lithium Triangle and is advancing them through resource definition, engineering, pilot testing, permitting and financing work. This creates a defined pathway from exploration toward potential production rather than a purely speculative concept.
Bears Say
Revenue Collapse And Persistent LossesRevenue fell from 21.8M in 2024 to 5.7M in 2025 and zero in 2026, while net losses occurred every year shown. The collapse leaves little current operating scale or revenue visibility, making the company’s ability to fund development internally highly constrained.
Ongoing Cash BurnOperating and free cash flow were negative in every year provided, with free-cash-flow burn worsening in the latest year. Continued spending without internal cash generation means Lake remains dependent on external funding to sustain operations and advance investments.
Negative Operating ReturnsNegative operating profit and negative returns on equity show that the current cost base is not being covered by business activity. Even with low leverage, persistent unprofitability limits shareholder value creation and can make future project funding more difficult.
Lake Resources N.L. News
LKE FAQ
What was Lake Resources N.L.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lake Resources N.L. lowest share price was AU$0.03 and its highest was AU$0.16 in the past 12 months.
What is Lake Resources N.L.’s market cap?
Lake Resources N.L.’s market cap is AU$87.94M.
When is Lake Resources N.L.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lake Resources N.L.’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 16, 2027 which is in 153 days.
How were Lake Resources N.L.’s earnings last quarter?
Lake Resources N.L. released its earnings results on Sep 23, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.005 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Lake Resources N.L. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lake Resources N.L.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Lake Resources N.L. pay dividends?
Lake Resources N.L. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Lake Resources N.L.’s EPS estimate?
Lake Resources N.L.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Lake Resources N.L. have?
Lake Resources N.L. has 2,482,670,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lake Resources N.L.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lake Resources N.L. reported an EPS of -AU$0.005 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lake Resources N.L.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:LKE
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Lake Resources N.L. Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:LKE Sentiment 73%
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News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
30.43%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-16.39%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-2.11%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Lake Resources N.L.
Lake Resources NL is an Australian company, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Sydney, that specializes in identifying and progressing lithium brine deposits throughout Argentina. Its leading asset is the entirely-owned Kachi lithium brine project. This significant endeavor covers roughly 74,000 hectares across 39 mining leases situated in Argentina's Catamarca province.
Technical Analysis
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