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HPQ Silicon stock priced for pessimism, despite outsized upside
HPQ Silicon (TSXV:HPQ) received positive results from the world's top fumed silica manufacturer, which tested fumed silica samples from the company's pilot plant shipped last week
HPQ complements its efforts in fumed silica with ongoing initiatives in critical materials markets estimated to exceed US$700 billion combined by 2030
HPQ Silicon stock has given back 51.56 per cent year-over-year but remains up by 10.71 per cent since 2020
HPQ Silicon (TSXV:HPQ), a critical materials technology company, received positive results from the world's top fumed silica manufacturer, which tested fumed silica samples from the company's pilot plant shipped last week.
According to Thursday's news release, the client confirmed that the material meets the specifications for fumed silica, further validating HPQ's Fumed Silica Reactor, which produces fumed silica in one step directly from quartz.
HPQ and technology supplier, Pyrogenesis (TSX:PYR), expect to receive comprehensive material analyses from the client in about five business days and apply these learnings towards process fine-tuning and quality improvements on the road to commercial production in 2027.
The Fumed Silica Reactor's ability to produce material while using 86 per cent less energy compared to competing technology sets it up to claim a potentially significant share of a US$1.5 billion market. A multi-pronged, multi-billion-dollar business strategy
HPQ complements its efforts in fumed silica with ongoing initiatives in critical materials markets estimated to exceed US$700 billion combined by 2030, according to the company's latest investor presentation. Here's a breakdown: HPQ's Quartz Reduction Reactor has been shown to generate battery grade silicon while using 25 per cent less feedstock than legacy competitors (US$30 billion market).
A new continuous process to convert silicon to silicon oxide to silicon base anode material is also in the works, with eyes on replacing existing multi-step technology and significantly reducing operating expenditures (US$38 billion market).
HPQ's most prospective initiative in terms of market size is its autonomous hydrogen extraction system using low-cost, low-carbon alloys, which holds the potential to radically reduce electricity and infrastructure expenditures across the global supply chain and catalyze the energy transition (US$648 billion market).
With all of these technologies ready for commercialization in 2025, backed by strong partnerships on the path to production, HPQ is in a position to improve its prospects by collecting initial revenue, scaling towards greater operational efficiency and delivering on its tech-driven business plan. A potentially exponential opportunity
Despite the company's monumental potential, the stock has failed to reflect it, giving back 51.56 per cent year-over-year and gaining only 10.71 per cent since 2020, currently standing at a market capitalization of only C$64.5 million. This is both a far cry from HPQ's multi-billion-dollar aspirations and a potentially exponential opportunity for value investors who see pessimism as fertile ground for transformational returns. Leadership insights
'Gaining direct access to the testing facilities of the world's leading fumed silica manufacturer—an organization with more than 80 years of manufacturing and market expertise—is a rare and valuable opportunity,' Bernard Tourillon, president and chief executive officer of HPQ Silicon, said in a statement. 'It significantly accelerates our validation efforts for [subsidiary HPQ Silica Polvere's] FSR technology and its ability to produce fumed silica that meets their rigorous specifications. With the milestones we've achieved in 2025 and our ongoing industry discussions, our confidence in the potential of this proprietary process to disrupt conventional production methods and address growing market demand continues to grow.' About HPQ Silicon
HPQ Silicon is a Canadian green technology stock focused on producing the critical materials needed to reach net-zero emissions. The company's efforts are centred on fumed silica, high-purity silicon, silicon-based anode materials for battery applications and on-demand hydrogen production.
HPQ Silicon stock (TSXV:HPQ) last traded at C$0.16. The stock has given back 51.56 per cent year-over-year but remains up by 10.71 per cent since 2020.
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