TMC the metals company Inc. (TMC) — Stock Score Summary

TMC the metals company Inc. (TMC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 9/100 based on Quality (29/100), Value (43/100), and Momentum (18/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Deep-sea mining developer targeting polymetallic nodules. While aligned with critical mineral demand, the business faces extreme regulatory hurdles from the International Seabed Authority and lacks proven commercial viability, failing our quality and margin of safety criteria.

TMC the metals company Inc. is an explorer of critical battery metals from polymetallic nodules found on the abyssal seafloor. Its competitive moat is derived from its exclusive access to large, high-grade nodule deposits in the Clarion Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean, offering a potentially lower-impact and less costly alternative to land-based mining for nickel, copper, cobalt, and manganese. TMC positions itself as a pioneering leader in the emerging deep-sea resource industry, aiming to provide sustainable metal supplies.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$5.21
Market Cap$3.4B
P/E (Forward)-33.28
Price/Book-75.82
Return on Invested Capital-258.9%
Gross Margin0.0%
Operating Margin0.0%
Free Cash Flow$5M

TMC the metals company Inc. operates in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (Canada).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TMC the metals company Inc.’s (TMC) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for TMC the metals company Inc. (TMC) is 9/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (29), Value (43), and Momentum (18) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does TMC the metals company Inc. have an economic moat?
TMC the metals company Inc. (TMC) has a Quality factor score of 29/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is TMC the metals company Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for TMC the metals company Inc. (TMC) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 9/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is TMC the metals company Inc. in?
TMC the metals company Inc. (TMC) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry (Canada).