Aqua Metals Inc (AQMS) vs. Its Peers: A Comparison

Additionally, the 36-month beta value for AQMS is 1.07. There are mixed opinions on the stock, with 2 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 2 rating it as “overweight,” 0 rating it as “hold,” and 0 rating it as “sell.”

The public float for AQMS is 6.79M and currently, short sellers hold a 4.34% ratio of that float. The average trading volume of AQMS on December 20, 2024 was 91.72K shares.

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AQMS) stock’s latest price update

Aqua Metals Inc (NASDAQ: AQMS)’s stock price has soared by 10.00 in relation to previous closing price of 1.75. Nevertheless, the company has seen a loss of -2.78% in its stock price over the last five trading days. globenewswire.com reported 2024-12-20 that RENO, Nev., Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AQMS), a pioneer in sustainable lithium battery recycling, today announced significant operational milestones achieved at its pilot facility, demonstrating the effectiveness and scalability of its proprietary Li AquaRefining™ process. The Company also announced the successful closing of a $1.5 million bridge loan to fund operations, while the Company continues to pursue ongoing due diligence and strategic initiatives for long-term financing.

AQMS’s Market Performance

Aqua Metals Inc (AQMS) has experienced a -2.78% fall in stock performance for the past week, with a 33.68% rise in the past month, and a -49.66% drop in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 10.35%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 14.38% for AQMS. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is -13.40% for AQMS’s stock, with a -68.10% simple moving average for the past 200 days.

Analysts’ Opinion of AQMS

H.C. Wainwright, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see AQMS reach a price target of $8. The rating they have provided for AQMS stocks is “Buy” according to the report published on March 05th, 2021.

AQMS Trading at -21.40% from the 50-Day Moving Average

After a stumble in the market that brought AQMS to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -88.94% of loss for the given period.

Volatility was left at 14.38%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 10.35%, as shares surge +17.13% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -33.71% lower at present.

During the last 5 trading sessions, AQMS rose by +7.07%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -79.73% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $2.2325. In addition, Aqua Metals Inc saw -87.34% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.

Insider Trading

Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at AQMS starting from YI SUNG, who purchase 75,000 shares at the price of $0.39 back on May 14 ’24. After this action, YI SUNG now owns 105,500 shares of Aqua Metals Inc, valued at $29,250 using the latest closing price.

SMITH EDWARD J, the Director of Aqua Metals Inc, purchase 25,000 shares at $0.39 during a trade that took place back on May 14 ’24, which means that SMITH EDWARD J is holding 334,050 shares at $9,750 based on the most recent closing price.

Stock Fundamentals for AQMS

Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:

  • -936.71 for the present operating margin
  • -339.21 for the gross margin

The net margin for Aqua Metals Inc stands at -1130.75. The total capital return value is set at -1.05. Equity return is now at value -96.34, with -77.03 for asset returns.

Based on Aqua Metals Inc (AQMS), the company’s capital structure generated 0.13 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at -5.71. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.14. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is -59.79.

Currently, EBITDA for the company is -22.05 million with net debt to EBITDA at -0.03. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 636.91. The receivables turnover for the company is 0.05for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.0. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 0.59.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Aqua Metals Inc (AQMS) has seen bad performance in recent times. Analysts have a bullish opinion on the stock, with some rating it as a “buy” and others rating it as a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.

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