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Feb 28, 2025

Ticker Group $ALB, $WWR, $LAC, $CBAT, $PLL, $LTHM: Impressive +6.39% Weekly Performance Surge in Lithium Companies

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The lithium market has been on a rollercoaster ride recently, with a surge in performance followed by ominous indicators of a downturn. In the past week, lithium companies experienced a significant increase of +10.02% in their performance, grabbing the attention of investors. However, a closer look reveals concerning signs in the market, with key indicators suggesting a negative outlook. In this article, we will delve into the current state of the lithium market, analyzing key stocks in the sector and the factors driving their performance.

The Lithium Theme and Tickers: Lithium, a versatile chemical element with applications ranging from heat-resistant glass to batteries, has driven the growth of companies involved in its exploration and development. The group of tickers we are examining in this theme includes ALB (Albemarle Corporation), WWR (Westwater Resources, Inc.), LAC (Lithium Americas Corp.), CBAT (CBAK Energy Technology Inc.), PLL (Piedmont Lithium Limited), and LTHM (Livent Corporation). These companies are at the forefront of the lithium market, each contributing to the industry in its unique way.

Market Capitalization: The average market capitalization across the lithium theme stands at a substantial $4.1 billion. However, there is a wide range within the group, with ALB holding the highest valuation at $18.8 billion, while WWR is valued at a much lower $32 million. This variation in market cap reflects the diversity in the size and scale of operations within the lithium sector.

Price Movements: Recent price movements in the lithium market have been intriguing. On a weekly basis, the average price growth across all lithium stocks was a robust 6.39%. However, over the past month, the market saw an average monthly price decline of -5.27%, and over the quarter, it witnessed a more substantial drop of -15.37%. Among the tickers in our group, LAC experienced an impressive price growth of 71.32%, while WWR faced a notable decline of -11.8%.

Volume Trends: Trading volumes have been a mixed bag for lithium stocks. On a weekly basis, the average volume growth across all stocks was -73.2%. Over the month, the average monthly volume growth stood at -26.51%, and for the quarter, it was -53.89%. Interestingly, some outliers caught our attention. For instance, CBAK Energy Technology saw a record-breaking daily growth of 316% of the 65-Day Volume Moving Average on August 16th. Similarly, Westwater Resources recorded a remarkable daily growth of 112% of the 65-Day Volume Moving Average on August 2nd.

Individual Ticker Analysis:

  1. ALB (Albemarle Corporation):

    • ALB recently saw its Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) turn negative, signaling a potential bearish trend.
    • Historical data shows that in 32 out of 44 instances where the MACD turned negative, the stock moved lower, with a 73% probability.
    • The current price of ALB is $155.68, which is below the lowest resistance line found by AI.
  2. LTHM (Livent Corporation):

    • LTHM's 50-day Moving Average crossed bearishly below its 200-day moving average on September 15, 2023, indicating a long-term bearish trend.
    • The current price of LTHM is $16.69, which is below the lowest support line found by AI.
  3. LAC (Lithium Americas Corp.):

    • LAC's Aroon Indicator triggered a bullish signal on September 26, 2023.
    • When the AroonUp green line is above 70 while the AroonDown red line is below 30, it suggests a bullish move.
    • Historical data indicates an 87% chance of a higher move in the days following this signal.

Summary: Despite the recent surge in performance, the lithium market faces headwinds, as indicated by various metrics and individual stock analyses. The negative outlook is a cause for concern, and investors should exercise caution. It's essential to monitor these key indicators closely to make informed decisions in this dynamic market. Lithium, with its critical role in various industries, will continue to be a significant sector to watch, but vigilance and careful analysis are paramount in these uncertain times.

Related Ticker: ALB, WWR, LAC, CBAT, PLL, LTH

ALB sees its Stochastic Oscillator ascending out of oversold territory

On April 23, 2025, the Stochastic Oscillator for ALB moved out of oversold territory and this could be a bullish sign for the stock. Traders may want to buy the stock or buy call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 56 instances where the indicator left the oversold zone. In of the 56 cases the stock moved higher in the following days. This puts the odds of a move higher at over .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where ALB's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, of 31 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for ALB just turned positive on April 24, 2025. Looking at past instances where ALB's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 48 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where ALB advanced for three days, in of 314 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

ALB may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on April 24, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on ALB as a result. In of 85 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where ALB declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator for ALB entered a downward trend on April 17, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. ALB’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.613) is normal, around the industry mean (3.609). P/E Ratio (9.669) is within average values for comparable stocks, (34.051). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.257) is also within normal values, averaging (6.088). Dividend Yield (0.012) settles around the average of (0.038) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.582) is also within normal values, averaging (94.983).

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. ALB’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 78, placing this stock worse than average.

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Dow (NYSE:DOW), DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:DD), Chemours Company (The) (NYSE:CC).

Industry description

The specialty chemicals sector includes companies that produce chemicals and industrial gases, which are of relatively high-value, often made to customer specifications. Examples of specialty chemicals are electronic chemicals, industrial gases, coatings, adhesives and sealants, industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals. The products are often valued on the basis of their purposes/performances rather than for their composition. Linde Plc, Ecolab Inc., Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., and Dow, Inc. are some of the largest companies making specialty chemicals.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Chemicals: Specialty Industry is 9.19B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 47 to 223.16B. LIN holds the highest valuation in this group at 223.16B. The lowest valued company is GTBT at 47.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Chemicals: Specialty Industry was 2%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -5%, and the average quarterly price growth was -11%. ORGN experienced the highest price growth at 40%, while KPLIF experienced the biggest fall at -26%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Chemicals: Specialty Industry was 99%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 112% and the average quarterly volume growth was 304%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 52
P/E Growth Rating: 61
Price Growth Rating: 65
SMR Rating: 76
Profit Risk Rating: 77
Seasonality Score: 11 (-100 ... +100)
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