USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USAR) — Stock Score Summary

USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USAR) has a MoatMap StockRank of 26/100 based on Quality (33/100), Value (34/100), and Momentum (46/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. USA Rare Earth is a highly speculative, pre-production critical minerals developer. While the macro theme of critical mineral localization is highly compelling, the company has no current cash flows or proven operational track record, violating the Buffett and Smith quality requirements.

USA Rare Earth, Inc. is an emerging player in the mining and processing of rare earth elements, critical for numerous high-tech and defense applications. The company's competitive moat lies in its potential for vertical integration, aiming to establish a complete domestic supply chain from mine to magnetic materials, reducing reliance on foreign sources. USA Rare Earth is strategically positioned to bolster the United States' rare earth independence.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$20.90
Market Cap$6.3B
P/E (Forward)813.08
Price/Book8.15
Return on Equity-44.8%
Return on Invested Capital-45.4%
Debt/Equity0.07
Gross Margin4.1%
Operating Margin-643.6%
Free Cash Flow$-101M

USA Rare Earth, Inc. operates in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USA Rare Earth, Inc.’s (USAR) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USAR) is 26/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (33), Value (34), and Momentum (46) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does USA Rare Earth, Inc. have an economic moat?
USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USAR) has a Quality factor score of 33/100. 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 USA Rare Earth, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USAR) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 26/100. 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 USA Rare Earth, Inc. in?
USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USAR) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry (United States).