Sigma Lithium Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Sigma Lithium's CEO is Cristina Cabral-Gardner, appointed in Jan 2023, has a tenure of 3.33 years. total yearly compensation is $364.66K, comprised of 93.8% salary and 6.2% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 1.18% of the company’s shares, worth $28.93M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2.5 years and 2.8 years respectively.
Key information
Cristina Cabral-Gardner
Chief executive officer
US$364.7k
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 93.80% |
| CEO tenure | 3.3yrs |
| CEO ownership | 1.2% |
| Management average tenure | 2.5yrs |
| Board average tenure | 2.8yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
SGML: Mining Restart And Liquidity Concerns Will Shape Future Repricing Balance
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Sigma Lithium by about $0.58 to roughly $17.17, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, margins, and a lower future P/E as recent research incorporates the impact of the mining restart and prior operational and liquidity concerns. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Sigma Lithium has shifted meaningfully around the time of the mining restart, with analysts updating their views on both upside potential and execution risks.SGML: Mining Restart And Stronger Margins Will Drive Future Repricing
Analysts have lifted their price target on Sigma Lithium to $17.75 from $15.40, citing recent upgrades linked to the restart of mining operations and a modestly stronger long term margin and P/E profile in their models. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a mix of optimism and caution around Sigma Lithium, with views shifting as mining operations pause and restart and as assumptions around margins, liquidity and valuation get adjusted.SGML: Higher Lithium Pricing And Fines Sales Will Drive Future Repricing
Analysts have raised their implied fair value estimate for Sigma Lithium from about $14.00 to approximately $15.40, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profitability and future P/E multiples following a series of recent rating and price target changes related to operational and liquidity concerns, as well as evolving lithium price expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Sigma Lithium reflects a split view, with some bullish analysts focusing on upside tied to higher implied cash flows and others highlighting unresolved operational and liquidity questions.New Forecasts: Here's What Analysts Think The Future Holds For Sigma Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ:SGML)
Jan 25
SGML: Operational And Liquidity Setbacks Will Outweigh Benefits From Higher Lithium Prices
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Sigma Lithium from $13 to $14, reflecting updated assumptions around profit margins and liquidity risks, while still flagging unresolved operational issues and uncertainty over the timing of mining resumption and prepayment cash receipts. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to higher lithium prices supporting stronger Q4 and FY26 EBITDA estimates, which feeds into a higher fair value framework even with existing risks.SGML: Liquidity Risks Will Temper Benefits From Higher Lithium Pricing
Analysts have nudged their price target on Sigma Lithium higher to approximately $13.00 from about $10.50, citing stronger long term lithium pricing that modestly boosts revenue growth expectations, even as slightly lower margin forecasts and higher forward valuation multiples temper the upside. Analyst Commentary Recent updates from covering analysts reflect a more nuanced stance on Sigma Lithium, balancing improving fundamentals against ongoing macro and capital structure risks.Market Participants Recognise Sigma Lithium Corporation's (NASDAQ:SGML) Revenues Pushing Shares 37% Higher
Dec 23SGML: Liquidity Concerns Will Overshadow Benefits From Upcoming Cost Reductions
Analysts have raised their price target on Sigma Lithium to $11 from $10, citing higher forecast EBITDA supported by improving lithium prices, even as they factor in elevated liquidity risk and the potential need for an equity raise. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Sigma Lithium reflects a mixed but increasingly constructive stance, with price targets adjusted to reflect evolving expectations for lithium pricing, earnings power, and balance sheet risk.Sigma Lithium: Fear Created Deep Value In A Low-Cost Producer
Dec 09SGML: Upgraded Mining Operations Will Reduce Costs And Support Margin Expansion
The analyst price target for Sigma Lithium has been raised from $8.50 to $10.50 per share. Analysts cite improved profit margin expectations and higher EBITDA forecasts, despite ongoing liquidity concerns.SGML: Upgraded Operations Will Drive Efficiency Gains And Improved Profit Margins
The analyst price target for Sigma Lithium has been reduced from $12 to $10 per share. Analysts cite a weaker macroeconomic environment and inconsistent end-market performance as key factors behind the downward revision.Would Sigma Lithium (NASDAQ:SGML) Be Better Off With Less Debt?
Nov 03Modernized Operations And Cost Reductions Will Drive Future Lithium Demand Recovery
Analysts have revised their price target for Sigma Lithium downward from $11.00 to $9.50 per share, citing ongoing weakness in macroeconomic conditions as well as mixed trends across industrial and commodity markets. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst revisions reflect mixed sentiment regarding Sigma Lithium’s outlook, as the macroeconomic and industry-specific backdrop remains turbulent.Rapid EV Adoption And Decarbonization Will Spark Lithium Expansion
Analysts have lowered their price target for Sigma Lithium from $12 to $10, citing a more negative macro environment and inconsistent performance across key markets. Analyst Commentary Recent research notes on Sigma Lithium reflect a mix of optimism and caution among analysts as the company heads into the third quarter.Sigma Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ:SGML) Stocks Shoot Up 28% But Its P/S Still Looks Reasonable
Oct 10Spodumene Reserves And Greentech Efficiency Will Secure Sustainability
A sharp decline in Sigma Lithium’s net profit margin, alongside a substantially higher future P/E ratio indicating reduced earnings expectations relative to price, has led to a significant reduction in the consensus analyst price target from $17.23 to $12.00. What's in the News Special/Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025.Is There An Opportunity With Sigma Lithium Corporation's (NASDAQ:SGML) 49% Undervaluation?
Jul 23Sigma Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ:SGML) Shares Slammed 26% But Getting In Cheap Might Be Difficult Regardless
Jun 12There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Sigma Lithium's (NASDAQ:SGML) Returns On Capital
Jun 10Does Sigma Lithium (NASDAQ:SGML) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
May 20Sigma Lithium Corporation's (NASDAQ:SGML) 29% Cheaper Price Remains In Tune With Revenues
Apr 13Sigma Lithium Corporation's (NASDAQ:SGML) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion
Feb 26We Think Sigma Lithium (NASDAQ:SGML) Has A Fair Chunk Of Debt
Jan 24
Tactical Transformations Set To Propel Growth In Sustainable Metals And Mining
Strategic shift to a trader distributor model enhances revenue stability by capturing favorable pricing and managing market seasonality.Investors Will Want Sigma Lithium's (NASDAQ:SGML) Growth In ROCE To Persist
Nov 11Sigma Lithium (NASDAQ:SGML) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
Sep 30Sigma Lithium: Things Are Slowly Improving
Aug 18Sigma Lithium Corporation: Reevaluating The Company's Production Before Potential Sale
Jun 17Sigma Lithium (NASDAQ:SGML) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
May 31Does Sigma Lithium (NASDAQ:SGML) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
May 03Need To Know: Analysts Are Much More Bullish On Sigma Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ:SGML) Revenues
Feb 14Is Sigma Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ:SGML) Trading At A 34% Discount?
Jan 24We Think Sigma Lithium (NASDAQ:SGML) Has A Fair Chunk Of Debt
Dec 07CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$50m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$33m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$48m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$37m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$365k | US$342k | -US$51m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$52m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$9m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$13m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$4m | US$338k | -US$29m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$78m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$127m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$107m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$225k | US$213k | -US$94m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$45m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$47m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$32m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$20m | US$170k | -US$27m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$15m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$7m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$6m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$5k | n/a | -US$1m |
Compensation vs Market: Cristina's total compensation ($USD364.66K) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD7.20M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Cristina's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Cristina Cabral-Gardner (54 yo)
3.3yrs
Tenure
US$364,659
Compensation
Mrs. Ana Cabral-Gardner, also known as Cristina, was an Independent Director at Zalatoris II Acquisition Corp. (formerly known as XPAC Acquisition Corp.) until July 27, 2023. She is a Director at Sigma Lit...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Chairperson & CEO | 3.3yrs | US$364.66k | 1.18% $ 28.9m | |
| Director of the Controller's Office | 1.7yrs | US$401.42k | no data | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 4.7yrs | US$5.89m | no data | |
| Head of Investor & Global Banking Relations | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| General Counsel | 1.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Director of Geology & Regional Institutional Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Corporate Secretary | 7.9yrs | no data | no data |
2.5yrs
Average Tenure
54yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: SGML's management team is considered experienced (2.5 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Chairperson & CEO | 7.9yrs | US$364.66k | 1.18% $ 28.9m | |
| Co-Chairperson | 7.3yrs | US$713.24k | 1.35% $ 33.0m | |
| Independent Director | 1.2yrs | no data | 0.028% $ 691.2k | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 2.8yrs | US$581.45k | 0.055% $ 1.4m |
2.8yrs
Average Tenure
58.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: SGML's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 2.8 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/04 13:44 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Sigma Lithium Corporation is covered by 7 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| MacMurray Whale | ATB Cormark |
| Joel Jackson | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Rock Hoffman Blasko | BofA Global Research |