TMC
Basic MaterialsTMC the metals company Inc. · Industrial Materials · $2B
What is TMC the metals company Inc.?
TMC the metals company is a deep-sea minerals exploration company targeting polymetallic nodules on the Pacific Ocean seafloor.
Operating in the Clarion Clipperton Zone, TMC holds exploration rights to harvest nodules rich in nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese — materials used in electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and steel production. The company is pre-revenue and focused on developing a novel deep-sea collection and processing model.
Is TMC a Good Stock to Buy?
UQS Score rates TMC as Poor overall, reflecting weak quality, moat, and growth alongside an elevated valuation.
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TMC — Score History
| Date | UQS | Quality | Moat | Growth | Risk | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 20.9 | 20.0 | 19.0 | 0.0 | 74.5 | 0.0 | +1.6 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 19.3 | 20.0 | 19.0 | 0.0 | 63.6 | 0.0 | — |
TMC — Pillar Breakdown
Quality
— 20.0/100 (25%)TMC the metals company Inc. currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.
How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.
Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.
Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.
Free cash flow relative to market value.
Growth
— 0.0/100 (20%)TMC the metals company Inc. faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.
Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.
Year-over-year earnings per share growth.
Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.
Risk
— 74.5/100 (15%)TMC the metals company Inc. maintains a reasonable risk profile with manageable debt levels.
Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.
Total debt relative to shareholder equity.
Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.
Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.
Valuation
— 0.0/100 (15%)TMC the metals company Inc. appears expensively valued relative to its fundamentals and growth prospects.
Moat
— 19/100 (25%)TMC the metals company Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for TMC.
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How is the TMC UQS Score Calculated?
The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for TMC the metals company Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.
Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.
Moat (25%) assesses TMC the metals company Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.
Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.
Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.
Valuation (15%) measures whether TMC the metals company Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.
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