Nickel Industries (ASX:NIC) has drawn fresh attention after announcing new investments tied to the electric vehicle supply chain and updating investors on commissioning progress at its Excelsior Nickel Cobalt HPAL project in Indonesia.

See our latest analysis for Nickel Industries.

Despite the commissioning update and new EV supply chain investments, Nickel Industries’ A$0.89 share price is down 13.17% on a 1 month share price return basis, even as its 1 year total shareholder return of 22.76% and 3 year total shareholder return of 13.35% point to longer term momentum.

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With Nickel Industries trading at A$0.89 after a 13.17% slide over the past month, yet sitting on solid multi year total returns, the key question is whether today’s price reflects a bargain or already factors in future growth.

Most Popular Narrative: 55.5% Undervalued

With Nickel Industries last closing at A$0.89 against a widely followed fair value of A$2.00, the valuation gap is material and rooted in detailed assumptions about future cash flows and profitability.

With HPAL technology consistently delivering EBITDA margins of six to seven thousand dollars per tonne, far above industry averages, and the ongoing expansion of high purity nickel output, Nickel Industries is positioned to serve demand from electric vehicle battery producers worldwide as supply chain diversification accelerates.

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Curious what earnings profile sits behind that A$2.00 fair value, and what kind of margin uplift it assumes from battery grade nickel sales and higher value contracts.

Result: Fair Value of A$2.00 (UNDERVALUED)

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However, there are still real swing factors here, including any prolonged halt at Hengjaya Mine or a faster shift toward low-nickel or nickel-free battery chemistries.

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