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American Battery Technology (ABAT)


Market Price (12/23/2025): $4.18 | Market Cap: $469.2 Mil
Sector: Industrials | Industry: Environmental & Facilities Services

American Battery Technology (ABAT)


Market Price (12/23/2025): $4.18
Market Cap: $469.2 Mil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Environmental & Facilities Services

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 821%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -73%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -123%
Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -42 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -843%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Circular Economy & Recycling, Battery Technology & Metals, and Renewable Energy Transition. Themes include Advanced Recycling Technologies, Show more.
Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 13%
Expensive valuation multiples
P/SPrice/Sales ratio is 93x
2   Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 238%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 275%
3   Significant share based compensation
SBC/Rev LTMShare Based Compensation / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 274%
4   Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -607%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -655%
5   Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 169%
6   Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -14%
7   High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 159%
8   Key risks
ABAT key risks include [1] substantial doubt from its auditors about the company's ability to continue as a going concern, Show more.
0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 821%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Circular Economy & Recycling, Battery Technology & Metals, and Renewable Energy Transition. Themes include Advanced Recycling Technologies, Show more.
2 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -73%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -123%
3 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 13%
4 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -42 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -843%
5 Expensive valuation multiples
P/SPrice/Sales ratio is 93x
6 Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 238%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 275%
7 Significant share based compensation
SBC/Rev LTMShare Based Compensation / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 274%
8 Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -607%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -655%
9 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 169%
10 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -14%
11 High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 159%
12 Key risks
ABAT key risks include [1] substantial doubt from its auditors about the company's ability to continue as a going concern, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

ABAT Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Between August 31, 2025, and December 23, 2025, American Battery Technology (ABAT) experienced significant stock movement driven by several key positive developments. These included strong financial results, major project advancements, strategic partnerships, and government support for its battery recycling and critical mineral initiatives.

1. Significant Revenue Growth and Operational Efficiencies: ABAT reported substantial revenue increases in its fiscal Q4 2025 and Q1 FY2026. For Q4 FY 2025, revenue nearly tripled to $2.8 million, a 183% increase from the previous quarter, with full-year fiscal 2025 revenue reaching $4.3 million, an increase of 1,149% from FY 2024. The company also demonstrated strong cost control, with cash cost of goods sold rising by only 70% in Q4 FY2025 compared to a 183% revenue increase, indicating improved operational efficiencies and a trajectory towards profitability. Furthermore, total operating expenses for FY 2025 decreased by 30% to $31.4 million, even as operations scaled.

2. Major Milestones for Tonopah Flats Lithium Project: The company made significant progress on its Tonopah Flats Lithium Project. In October 2025, ABTC published the S-K 1300 Technical Report and Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) for the project, indicating a projected after-tax net present value (NPV) of $2.57 billion at an 8% discount rate, with a 21.8% IRR and a 7.5-year payback from initial investment. Additionally, in October 2025, ABAT announced the completion and submission of all 21 required baseline studies for the Tonopah Flats Lithium Project to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM), a crucial step in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process. In August 2025, the project was approved as a FAST-41 Covered Project, prioritizing and streamlining its permitting and commercialization.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 10.3% change in ABAT stock from 9/22/2025 to 12/22/2025 was primarily driven by a 17.1% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
922202512222025Change
Stock Price ($)3.774.1610.34%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4.295.0317.15%
P/S Multiple80.5092.9015.41%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)91.61112.24-22.52%
Cumulative Contribution4.75%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/22/2025 to 12/22/2025
ReturnCorrelation
ABAT10.3% 
Market (SPY)2.7%28.5%
Sector (XLI)2.6%37.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 238.2% change in ABAT stock from 6/23/2025 to 12/22/2025 was primarily driven by a 170.5% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
623202512222025Change
Stock Price ($)1.234.16238.21%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1.865.03170.52%
P/S Multiple56.3392.9064.91%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)85.09112.24-31.91%
Cumulative Contribution203.78%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/23/2025 to 12/22/2025
ReturnCorrelation
ABAT238.2% 
Market (SPY)14.4%29.4%
Sector (XLI)9.6%34.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 274.8% change in ABAT stock from 12/22/2024 to 12/22/2025 was primarily driven by a 821.4% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
1222202412222025Change
Stock Price ($)1.114.16274.77%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)0.555.03821.40%
P/S Multiple141.4792.90-34.33%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)69.52112.24-61.45%
Cumulative Contribution133.25%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/22/2024 to 12/22/2025
ReturnCorrelation
ABAT274.8% 
Market (SPY)16.9%23.8%
Sector (XLI)19.2%23.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The -42.2% change in ABAT stock from 12/23/2022 to 12/22/2025 was primarily driven by a -161.4% change in the company's Shares Outstanding (Mil).
1223202212222025Change
Stock Price ($)7.194.16-42.16%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)0.005.03∞%
P/S Multiple∞92.90-100.00%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)42.94112.24-161.37%
Cumulative Contribution�

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/23/2023 to 12/22/2025
ReturnCorrelation
ABAT-25.2% 
Market (SPY)47.7%21.9%
Sector (XLI)42.3%20.3%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
ABAT Return4275%-24%-62%-23%-48%61%727%
Peers Return�187%17%-29%-52%62%�
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%17%113%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
ABAT Win Rate75%25%33%42%25%67% 
Peers Win Rate63%43%52%42%38%50% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
ABAT Max Drawdown-22%-31%-62%-36%-84%-63% 
Peers Max Drawdown�-18%-37%-43%-65%-44% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: AQMS, ALB, SGML, MP, LAC.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/22/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventABATS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-93.6%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven1467.3%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-72.0%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven256.8%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven82 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-92.2%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven1182.1%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven361 days120 days

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In The Past

American Battery Technology's stock fell -93.6% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 1/25/2021. A -93.6% loss requires a 1467.3% gain to breakeven.

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About American Battery Technology (ABAT)

American Battery Technology Company engages in the exploration, mining, extraction, and recycling of battery metals. The company owns 644 placer mining claims on approximately 12,880 acres in the Western Nevada Basin, located in Railroad Valley in Nye County, Nevada. It also owns a 120-acre parcel of private property with water rights, in the town of Currant, Nevada near Railroad Valley. The company was formerly known as American Battery Metals Corporation and changed its name to American Battery Technology Company in October 2021. American Battery Technology Company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Reno, Nevada.

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  • Battery Recycling: ABAT develops and commercializes processes for the efficient and sustainable recycling of lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles and other applications.
  • Primary Battery Mineral Extraction: The company is developing innovative methods to extract and refine primary battery minerals like lithium from domestic resources.
  • Battery Material Manufacturing: ABAT focuses on producing critical battery materials, such as lithium hydroxide, nickel, cobalt, and manganese, suitable for reintroduction into the battery manufacturing supply chain.

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American Battery Technology (symbol: ABAT) primarily sells its products and services to other companies (B2B) in the battery and electric vehicle supply chain, rather than directly to individuals. Its business model focuses on lithium-ion battery recycling, primary lithium manufacturing, and battery metal purification.

The company is currently scaling its operations, and its major customers and strategic partners include:

  • Ford Motor Company (Symbol: NYSE: F): Ford is a key strategic partner for ABAT. In late 2023, ABAT and Ford announced a joint venture to build a commercial-scale facility in Nevada to recycle lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. Through this partnership, Ford will be a significant off-taker and user of the recycled battery materials produced.
  • BASF SE (Symbol: OTCQX: BASFY): ABAT has a multi-year agreement with BASF, a global chemical company and major battery materials producer, to recycle BASF's manufacturing scrap from its North American battery cathode production facility. This represents a direct B2B customer relationship for recycling services.

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Ryan Melsert, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Director

Ryan Melsert was appointed CEO of American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) in October 2019. He brings over 20 years of multidisciplinary expertise in technology development and business. Melsert co-founded M2 Thermal Solutions LLC, an engineering design firm. Previously, he served as R&D Manager for Tesla's Gigafactory Battery Materials Processing group, where he was one of the founding design engineers for the battery manufacturing Gigafactory and later led an R&D team. His experience also includes roles as R&D Manager at Southern Research, leading the design and development of energy systems and receiving Department of Energy grants. He also held positions at Lockheed Martin, GE, and Bechtel. Melsert holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, an MBA from Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University.

Paul McGarry, Interim Chief Financial Officer

Paul McGarry is set to become the Interim Chief Financial Officer of American Battery Technology Company, effective February 1, 2025, following the retirement of Jesse Deutsch. Currently, he serves as the company's Controller. Prior to joining ABTC, McGarry was the Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer at Rockwell Medical Inc., where he was involved in multiple financings and commercial product launches. He also worked as Corporate Financial Controller at Alyvant, Inc., and oversaw financial operations at Champions Oncology Inc. His early career includes an Audit Manager position at Deloitte & Touche LLP. McGarry is a Certified Public Accountant in New York and holds a B.S. in Accounting from Pennsylvania State University.

Steven Wu, Chief Operating Officer

Steven Wu was appointed Chief Operating Officer of American Battery Technology Company on August 26, 2024. He brings an extensive background in successfully scaling first-of-kind technologies into high-volume manufacturing operations from his previous companies. Wu's prior experience includes serving as the Director of Product and Programs at Rivian, where he led efforts to ramp products and manage partnerships with key customers and suppliers. He also worked at the autonomous vehicle startup Nuro.

Scott Jolcover, Chief Resource Officer

Scott Jolcover serves as the Chief Resource Officer for American Battery Technology Company. He possesses over 40 years of extensive experience across various sectors, including mining, drilling, water resources, real estate, permitting, mergers, acquisitions, business development, and commercial transactions. Jolcover's previous roles include Director of Business Development, General Manager, and Director at Comstock Mining Inc. He also served as President of Hard Rock Nevada, Inc. and Virginia City Ventures, Inc. He holds an Associate's degree in Automotive Technology from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.

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The key risks for American Battery Technology (symbol: ABAT) are primarily centered around its financial viability, regulatory challenges, and operational execution in a capital-intensive industry.

  1. Ability to Continue as a Going Concern and Achieve Sustained Profitability: American Battery Technology faces significant challenges related to its financial health. The company has a history of unprofitability, reporting substantial net losses, negative gross and net margins, and an accumulated deficit of $260.1 million. Auditors have expressed "substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern". ABAT is in a development stage and relies heavily on external financing and equity issuances, which can lead to shareholder dilution. The company's ability to maintain sufficient funding until its recycling and lithium extraction businesses become profitable is a critical risk.
  2. Regulatory and Funding Risks, including Grant Termination: The termination of a significant Department of Energy (DOE) grant has created considerable uncertainty and financial pressure for ABAT, causing a notable drop in its stock price. This event raised concerns about the company's compliance frameworks and overall business ethics. While the company is appealing the decision, such regulatory setbacks directly impact funding for critical projects and highlight the ongoing challenge of securing and maintaining essential capital.
  3. Operational and Execution Challenges: ABAT operates in a capital-intensive industry and faces several operational risks. These include the risk that products from its projects may not consistently meet battery-grade quality or customer specifications, which could lead to reduced pricing and loss of customers. Furthermore, the company faces inherent challenges related to innovation, new product development, its reliance on technology, and securing necessary permits for exploration, development, and production. Managing the capital intensity of its projects and mitigating the impact of fluctuating mineral and commodity prices are also significant operational hurdles.

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The rapid emergence and market consolidation by well-capitalized and vertically integrated competitors, notably companies like Redwood Materials, poses a clear emerging threat to American Battery Technology (ABAT). These competitors are quickly establishing dominant positions by securing significant funding, forging exclusive, long-term partnerships with major automotive OEMs and battery manufacturers (e.g., Ford, Volkswagen, Toyota, Panasonic), and rapidly scaling their battery recycling and critical mineral production facilities. This trend could severely limit ABAT's access to sufficient feedstock (end-of-life batteries) for its recycling operations and restrict its ability to secure off-take agreements for the battery materials it aims to produce, effectively cornering key market segments before ABAT can fully commercialize and scale its own technologies.

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American Battery Technology Company (ABAT) operates in three primary market segments: lithium-ion battery recycling, primary battery metal extraction, and battery manufacturing (specifically battery-grade materials).

  • Lithium-ion Battery Recycling: The global lithium-ion battery recycling market was valued at approximately $7.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $46.4 billion by 2034, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of over 20.6%. For the U.S. alone, this market was valued at $900 million in 2024.
  • Primary Battery Metal Extraction (Lithium): The global lithium market size was estimated at $5.17 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow from $5.589 billion in 2025 to $12.18 billion by 2035, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.1%. North America currently holds the largest share of the lithium market.
  • Battery Manufacturing (Battery-Grade Critical Materials): The global critical minerals market, which includes battery-grade materials such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel, reached approximately $328.19 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to $586.63 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 7.53%. The Asia-Pacific region held a significant share of this market, valued at around $97.73 billion in 2022.

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American Battery Technology Company (ABAT) is anticipated to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key initiatives and market trends:

  1. Expansion of Battery Recycling Operations: ABAT has demonstrated substantial revenue growth from its existing battery recycling facility. The company received a $144 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the construction of a second battery recycling facility in the Southeast U.S., indicating a significant planned expansion of its processing capacity and market reach.

  2. Commercialization of the Tonopah Flats Lithium Project: The company is advancing its Tonopah Flats Lithium Project in Nevada, which focuses on the commercial production of primary battery-grade lithium. ABAT has completed baseline studies and a pre-feasibility study (PFS) for this project, which outlines significant production capacity and economic viability. Furthermore, the project has garnered support, including a $900 million loan interest letter from the US Export-Import Bank for its commercial construction.

  3. Increasing Demand for Battery Materials and Recycling Services: The rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV), stationary energy storage, and consumer electronics markets are fueling a strong demand for both recycled battery materials and new critical minerals. ABAT's focus on innovative battery recycling and primary mineral extraction technologies positions it to capitalize on this expanding market.

  4. Strategic Partnerships and Offtake Agreements: ABAT is establishing strategic partnerships, such as with Call2Recycle to broaden consumer lithium-ion battery recycling across the U.S.. The company is also securing customer offtake agreements for the lithium produced from its Tonopah Flats project, which are crucial for guaranteeing future sales and revenue streams.

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Share Issuance

  • American Battery Technology (ABAT) raised $21.9 million through its at-the-market (ATM) offering during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, with aggregate gross proceeds increasing to $23.6 million after the quarter ended on September 30, 2025.
  • During fiscal year 2025, ABAT issued equity and converted debt into common shares, which led to approximately 97.4 million shares outstanding as of June 30, 2025. The company also had $36.94 million in financing activities for the year, including proceeds from equity offerings and warrant exercises.
  • In April 2024, the company filed for an at-the-market (ATM) equity offering to sell up to $50 million in common stock.

Inbound Investments

  • ABAT secured a $144 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to support the development of a second battery recycling facility.
  • The company received approximately $40 million and $20 million in tax credit awards under the 48C Qualifying Energy Project Credit program for capital expenditures toward its second and first lithium-ion battery recycling facilities, respectively.
  • ABAT also received a letter of interest for up to $900 million in potential financing from the Export-Import Bank of the United States.

Capital Expenditures

  • American Battery Technology utilized $2.55 million in cash for investing activities during fiscal year 2025.
  • The primary focus of capital expenditures includes the construction and development of battery recycling facilities and a commercial-scale lithium hydroxide refinery.
  • Capital expenditures were significantly reduced in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 as the company's initial recycling plant near Reno, Nevada, was constructed, and the focus shifted towards operations.

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Peer Comparisons for American Battery Technology

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Financials

ABATAQMSALBSGMLMPLACMedian
NameAmerican.Aqua Met.AlbemarleSigma Li.MP Mater.Lithium . 
Mkt Price4.165.74145.3813.5054.394.889.62
Mkt Cap0.50.017.11.59.51.21.3
Rev LTM504,946135233070
Op Inc LTM-42-1419-12-185-34-24
FCF LTM-33-11121-38-230-647-36
FCF 3Y Avg-30-17-281-50-225-335-137
CFO LTM-31-10904-20-78-55-25
CFO 3Y Avg-21-91,291-14-1-38-11

Growth & Margins

ABATAQMSALBSGMLMPLACMedian
NameAmerican.Aqua Met.AlbemarleSigma Li.MP Mater.Lithium . 
Rev Chg LTM821.4%--23.9%-7.2%26.4%-9.6%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg--6.2%--18.7%--6.2%
Rev Chg Q364.2%--3.5%36.6%-14.9%-16.6%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM17.1%--0.9%6.0%-3.9%-2.5%
Op Mgn LTM-842.7%-0.4%-8.9%-79.5%--44.2%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg---1.3%-32.3%-45.2%--32.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM136.8%-5.0%5.7%-14.5%-5.3%
CFO/Rev LTM-607.0%-18.3%-15.0%-33.7%--24.4%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg--17.1%-15.6%-5.3%--5.3%
FCF/Rev LTM-654.6%-2.4%-28.6%-98.8%--63.7%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg---4.9%-50.5%-99.3%--50.5%

Valuation

ABATAQMSALBSGMLMPLACMedian
NameAmerican.Aqua Met.AlbemarleSigma Li.MP Mater.Lithium . 
Mkt Cap0.50.017.11.59.51.21.3
P/S92.9-3.511.240.9-26.0
P/EBIT-9.9-0.34,052.4-86.7-71.1-4.8-7.3
P/E-10.3-0.3-808.7-47.5-80.9-4.8-28.9
P/CFO-15.3-0.818.9-74.4-121.4-21.0-18.2
Total Yield-9.7%-313.3%1.0%-2.1%-1.2%-20.8%-5.9%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%1.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-15.6%-481.2%-3.1%-2.6%-5.4%-28.9%-10.5%
D/E0.00.10.20.10.10.30.1
Net D/E-0.1-0.40.10.1-0.10.0-0.0

Returns

ABATAQMSALBSGMLMPLACMedian
NameAmerican.Aqua Met.AlbemarleSigma Li.MP Mater.Lithium . 
1M Rtn23.4%-17.5%24.8%37.1%-1.6%3.0%13.2%
3M Rtn10.3%41.7%81.4%115.3%-25.7%47.9%44.8%
6M Rtn238.2%-3.1%153.6%192.8%48.8%90.6%122.1%
12M Rtn274.8%-70.1%67.4%22.6%243.4%64.3%65.9%
3Y Rtn-42.2%-96.1%-33.0%-56.2%117.4%-75.8%-49.2%
1M Excs Rtn13.3%-17.6%20.1%38.5%-9.2%-3.3%5.0%
3M Excs Rtn-2.6%38.4%78.7%118.0%-30.5%55.6%47.0%
6M Excs Rtn219.9%-14.0%130.7%183.8%42.9%75.5%103.1%
12M Excs Rtn355.6%-87.4%46.8%6.9%208.0%49.4%48.1%
3Y Excs Rtn-122.6%-171.8%-113.4%-132.3%9.3%-155.2%-127.5%

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Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$4.16 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.5 
First Trading Date02/24/2016 
Distance from 52W High-63.3% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$4.65$2.70
DMA Trendupindeterminate
Distance from DMA-10.6%53.8%
 3M1YR
Volatility187.4%146.3%
Downside Capture460.10303.44
Upside Capture457.83393.37
Correlation (SPY)29.0%23.0%
ABAT Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta3.634.294.313.721.711.47
Up Beta-2.597.475.622.390.650.90
Down Beta9.692.012.821.981.291.28
Up Capture130%331%796%1513%1853%434%
Bmk +ve Days12253873141426
Stock +ve Days9203164112311
Down Capture516%425%338%296%151%111%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days10213157124410

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of ABAT With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 ABATSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return383.7%17.0%14.7%67.3%6.8%-0.5%-16.6%
Annualized Volatility158.9%19.0%19.7%19.3%15.2%17.6%35.4%
Sharpe Ratio1.700.690.572.540.23-0.18-0.25
Correlation With Other Assets 20.4%22.2%8.6%2.4%9.0%17.6%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLI, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of ABAT With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 ABATSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return5.2%14.1%15.0%18.9%11.8%5.1%35.8%
Annualized Volatility127.3%17.2%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.9%
Sharpe Ratio0.590.660.710.980.510.180.63
Correlation With Other Assets 17.0%20.2%5.2%4.2%12.6%12.0%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLI, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of ABAT With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 ABATSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-2.3%13.5%14.9%14.9%6.7%5.5%69.9%
Annualized Volatility168.7%19.9%18.0%14.8%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.630.600.710.840.300.230.90
Correlation With Other Assets 11.3%13.3%1.9%4.3%9.8%6.3%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLI, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity14,985,309
Short Interest: % Change Since 1115202522.0%
Average Daily Volume6,659,652
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.25
Basic Shares Quantity112,240,128
Short % of Basic Shares13.4%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
9/18/202510.0%44.7%61.7%
5/19/20250.0%-0.7%-3.6%
2/19/2025-9.2%-15.1%-12.6%
9/25/202416.0%27.2%24.7%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive322
# Negative122
Median Positive10.0%35.9%43.2%
Median Negative-9.2%-7.9%-8.1%
Max Positive16.0%44.7%61.7%
Max Negative-9.2%-15.1%-12.6%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251106202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025918202510-K 6/30/2025
3312025515202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024214202510-Q 12/31/2024
93020241114202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024923202410-K 6/30/2024
3312024515202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023214202410-Q 12/31/2023
93020231114202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023928202310-K 6/30/2023
3312023515202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022214202310-Q 12/31/2022
93020221114202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022912202210-K 6/30/2022
3312022516202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021214202210-Q 12/31/2021

Insider Activity

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 OwnerTitleFiling DateActionPriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
0Fezell Donald Richard JR11122025Sell4.3490,000390,6001,369,665Form