Calibre Mining (TSE:CXB) and Canada Nickel (CNSX:TN) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and institutional ownership.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Calibre Mining and Canada Nickel's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio |
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Calibre Mining | C$242.75 million | 2.48 | $75.44 million | C$0.23 | 7.96 |
Canada Nickel | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Calibre Mining has higher revenue and earnings than Canada Nickel.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Calibre Mining and Canada Nickel, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score |
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Calibre Mining | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3.20 |
Canada Nickel | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 |
Calibre Mining currently has a consensus target price of C$3.13, suggesting a potential upside of 75.05%. Canada Nickel has a consensus target price of $0.57, suggesting a potential upside of ∞. Given Canada Nickel's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Canada Nickel is more favorable than Calibre Mining.
Profitability
This table compares Calibre Mining and Canada Nickel's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets |
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Calibre Mining | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Canada Nickel | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Summary
Calibre Mining beats Canada Nickel on 4 of the 5 factors compared between the two stocks.