Cantex Mine Development (CVE:CD) and Argentum Silver (CVE:ASL) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings and risk.
Profitability
This table compares Cantex Mine Development and Argentum Silver's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets |
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Cantex Mine Development | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Argentum Silver | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Cantex Mine Development and Argentum Silver's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio |
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Cantex Mine Development | N/A | N/A | N/A | C$0.04 | 20.70 |
Argentum Silver | N/A | N/A | N/A | C($0.04) | -6.67 |
Argentum Silver is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cantex Mine Development, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current recommendations for Cantex Mine Development and Argentum Silver, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score |
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Cantex Mine Development | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Argentum Silver | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Summary
Cantex Mine Development beats Argentum Silver on 2 of the 2 factors compared between the two stocks.