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Sigma Lithium
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Rating:54Neutral
Price Target:
C$13.00
▼(-23.30% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:09/09/26
The score reflects improving operating and cash-flow performance, but it is held back by significant balance-sheet leverage and a still-negative earnings profile. Technicals are weak with the stock trading below major moving averages, while valuation support is limited due to a negative P/E and no dividend. Offsetting these is a strong, confidence-building earnings call focused on record profitability, cost reductions, growth roadmap, and ongoing deleveraging, tempered by short-term operational/regulatory and cash-conversion timing risks.
Positive Factors
Strong operating margins and cash generation
Record gross and EBITDA margins show that higher volumes and cost discipline are translating into strong operating profitability. Positive operating cash flow adds financial support for ongoing operations and growth, although sustained delivery remains important for durability.
Negative Factors
High leverage remains a balance-sheet risk
Debt remains high relative to equity despite recent repayments, leaving the company exposed to refinancing and interest-burden pressure. If lithium prices or production volumes weaken, the heavy capital structure could constrain investment and reduce financial flexibility.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong operating margins and cash generation
Record gross and EBITDA margins show that higher volumes and cost discipline are translating into strong operating profitability. Positive operating cash flow adds financial support for ongoing operations and growth, although sustained delivery remains important for durability.
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Sigma Lithium (SGML) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
C$1.52B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)37.74K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)4.07
Revenue Growth-10.14%
EPS Growth41.25%
CountryCA
Employees560
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryIndustrial Materials
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.24
Shares Outstanding112,568,310
10 Day Avg. Volume34,071
30 Day Avg. Volume37,737
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.40
Price to Book (P/B)35.48
Price to Sales (P/S)18.26
P/FCF Ratio-238.06
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$24.05Price Target Upside41.87% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.56
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$256.40M
Sigma Lithium Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Sigma Lithium Corporation specializes in the exploration and development of lithium deposits across Brazil. The company holds complete ownership (100% interest) of several key properties, including Grota do Cirilo, Genipapo, Santa Clara, and São J...
How the Company Makes Money
Sigma Lithium makes money primarily by selling lithium concentrate (typically spodumene concentrate) produced from its Brazilian mining and processing operations to customers in the lithium-ion battery supply chain. Revenue is generated through of...
Sigma Lithium Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 14, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 13, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call emphasized strong operational execution, record margins, meaningful production growth (+52% QoQ), substantial cost reductions (plant gate/CIF down >30%) and significant deleveraging (25% debt repaid in the last year; 43% over two years). Management presented a clear growth roadmap (up to 830,000 t capacity by end-2028), attractive realized prices ($2,089/ton SC5) and large upside cash‑flow scenarios. Near-term negatives are primarily operational/regulatory (temporary suspension/TAC negotiations), some cash conversion timing and lower‑priced fines inventory—issues management expects to resolve quickly. Overall, the highlights materially outweigh the lowlights and the tone is constructive about growth and financial resilience.Positive Updates
Record Margins and Profitability
Q2 gross margin remained at 60% and EBITDA margin reached a record 47% (highest in company history); operating margin 32% and positive net margin, reflecting disciplined cost control and higher volumes.
Negative Updates
Temporary Operational Suspension and Regulatory Risk
Company experienced a temporary suspension related to TAC negotiations (notifications from local inspectors described as 'false accusations' by management). Both mining and industrial operations were initially stopped; restart timing uncertain though management indicated best-case next week and worst-case ~2 weeks at time of Q&A.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Record Margins and Profitability
Q2 gross margin remained at 60% and EBITDA margin reached a record 47% (highest in company history); operating margin 32% and positive net margin, reflecting disciplined cost control and higher volumes.
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Company Guidance
Sigma’s guidance tightened on costs and expanded on near‑term capacity: management updated 2026 all‑in sustaining cash costs to $668/ton (targeting ~$620/ton in 2027) while reporting Q2 production of ~35,400 t Li2O concentrate (up 52% QoQ) with ~24,000 t sold; a Plant‑1 12‑month run‑rate of 240,000 t/year rising to 330,000 t/year by end‑2027 (full Plant‑1 circuits), installed capacity of 580,000 t/year once Plant‑2 is complete (end‑2027) and 830,000 t/year with three plants by end‑2028. Financial guidance points to strong cash generation (H1 cash from operations $27M; Q2 revenue $55M; H1 revenue $97M), very high profitability (gross margin 60%, EBITDA margin 47%, operating margin 32%), realized SC5 net price ~$2,089/t and ~ $1,400/t CIF cash profit, with unit costs of $401/ton plant‑gate and $452/ton CIF; cash‑flow scenarios range from ~$166M–$360M at $1,500/t to ~$235M–$500M at $2,500/t, the company expects roughly $60M of cash to be receivable in Q3, and confirmed continued debt reduction (25% repaid in the last year, 43% over two years).Sigma Lithium Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
58
Neutral
Balance Sheet
34
Negative
Cash Flow
66
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 140.39M | 110.01M | 208.75M | 181.23M | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Gross Profit | 61.53M | 18.42M | 42.68M | 88.90M | -102.00K | -57.61K |
| EBITDA | 41.70M | -1.35M | -32.27M | -8.93M | -126.68M | -31.99M |
| Net Income | -27.68M | -50.19M | -69.98M | -38.25M | -127.21M | -33.89M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 477.13M | 293.75M | 470.56M | 487.24M | 308.91M | 193.78M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 27.87M | 6.21M | 66.05M | 64.40M | 96.35M | 154.31M |
| Total Debt | 267.81M | 143.33M | 254.31M | 176.63M | 81.11M | 2.59M |
| Total Liabilities | 394.97M | 237.12M | 337.73M | 272.95M | 125.80M | 8.72M |
| Stockholders Equity | 82.16M | 56.63M | 132.83M | 214.28M | 183.11M | 185.06M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 41.99M | -8.44M | -47.42M | -76.57M | -133.09M | -22.86M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 40.23M | 2.44M | -24.35M | -30.79M | -5.44M | -4.26M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -8.23M | -11.96M | -32.56M | -82.22M | -132.53M | -18.60M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -27.52M | -33.31M | 72.12M | 77.83M | 79.79M | 165.15M |
Sigma Lithium Technical Analysis
Negative
16.95
Price Trends
15.01
Negative
17.63
Negative
18.58
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.59
Negative
42.06
Neutral
41.22
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:SGML, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 16.95 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 14.38, above the 50-day MA of 15.01, and below the 200-day MA of 18.58, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.59 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 42.06 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 41.22 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for TSE:SGML.
Sigma Lithium Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
54 Neutral | C$1.52B | -40.04 | -37.53% | ― | -10.14% | 41.25% | |
54 Neutral | C$631.77M | -8.00 | -14.46% | 65.63% | ― | ― | |
49 Neutral | C$103.54M | -10.81 | -5.61% | 120.00% | ― | 47.37% | |
45 Neutral | C$77.54M | -0.52 | -118.80% | ― | ― | 21.84% | |
45 Neutral | C$1.36B | -6.69 | -9.05% | ― | ― | -107.51% | |
44 Neutral | C$77.42M | -6.11 | -35.01% | ― | ― | 13.65% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
TSE:SGML
Sigma Lithium
13.85
4.28
44.72%
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Sigma Lithium Corporate Events
Business Operations and Strategy
Sigma Lithium Wins Nasdaq Climate Week Honor as Sustainable Lithium Leader
Positive
Sep 16, 2026
Sigma Lithium has been selected by Nasdaq to ring the closing bell during United Nations Climate Week in New York, marking the fifth anniversary of its Nasdaq listing and recognizing its leadership in sustainable critical minerals. The company has...
Business Operations and StrategyLegal Proceedings
Sigma Lithium Operations Unaffected as Company Disputes Reported License Ruling
Neutral
Sep 8, 2026
Sigma Lithium says its mining and industrial operations in Brazil remain unaffected despite reports of a preliminary court ruling allegedly suspending its environmental licenses. The company, which has not received any formal legal notification, c...
Business Operations and StrategyLegal ProceedingsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Sigma Lithium Restarts Operations in Minas Gerais After TAC Deal, Sets Aggressive Output Targets
Positive
Aug 21, 2026
Sigma Lithium has fully resumed its mining and industrial operations in Minas Gerais after signing a Terms for Adjustment of Procedures agreement with the state, ending a partial suspension that had not affected sales of high-purity lithium fines ...
Business Operations and Strategy
Sigma Lithium Highlights Brazil’s Role in Sustainable Critical Minerals
Positive
Aug 11, 2026
Sigma Lithium’s leadership underscored the company’s role in Brazil’s critical minerals sector as CEO Ana Cabral joined Vale’s CEO at the SP Global Energy Rio Market Briefing to discuss reshaping supply chains. She highligh...
Dividends
Methanex Declares Quarterly Dividend, Signalling Confidence in Cash Flows
Positive
Jul 16, 2026
Methanex’s board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.185 per share, underscoring the company’s ongoing commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The dividend will be paid on September 30, 2026, to holders...
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