Do analysts prefer KOD or AFP?

Kodal Minerals currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1.20, indicating a potential upside of 356.27%. Given Kodal Minerals' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Kodal Minerals is more favorable than African Pioneer. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Kodal Minerals 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00 African Pioneer 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, KOD or AFP?

African Pioneer is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kodal Minerals, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Kodal Minerals N/A N/A £26.13K -£0.05 N/A African Pioneer N/A N/A -£711.79K -£0.23 N/A

Does the media refer more to KOD or AFP?

In the previous week, Kodal Minerals and Kodal Minerals both had 1 articles in the media. African Pioneer's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Kodal Minerals' score of 0.75 indicating that African Pioneer is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Kodal Minerals 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive African Pioneer 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts prefer GEM or AFP?

Gemfields Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 13, suggesting a potential upside of 293.94%. Given Gemfields Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Gemfields Group is more favorable than African Pioneer. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Gemfields Group 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00 African Pioneer 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

Does the media favor GEM or AFP?

In the previous week, Gemfields Group and Gemfields Group both had 1 articles in the media. African Pioneer's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Gemfields Group's score of 0.00 indicating that African Pioneer is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Gemfields Group 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral African Pioneer 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

African Pioneer (AFP) Competitors

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AFP vs. AFRK, KOD, HUM, ALS, and GEM

Should you buy African Pioneer stock or one of its competitors? African Pioneer's main competitors and comparable companies include Afarak Group (AFRK), Kodal Minerals (KOD), Hummingbird Resources (HUM), Altus Strategies (ALS), and Gemfields Group (GEM). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "metals & mining" industry.

How does African Pioneer compare to Afarak Group?

African Pioneer (LON:AFP) and Afarak Group (LON:AFRK) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings and risk.

4.6% of African Pioneer shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of Afarak Group shares are held by institutional investors. 21.4% of African Pioneer shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 30.8% of Afarak Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, African Pioneer had 1 more articles in the media than Afarak Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for African Pioneer and 0 mentions for Afarak Group. African Pioneer's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Afarak Group's score of 0.00 indicating that African Pioneer is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
African Pioneer	Positive
Afarak Group	Neutral

African Pioneer has a beta of 0.912, meaning that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Afarak Group has a beta of 0.52, meaning that its share price is 48% less volatile than the broader market.

Afarak Group has higher revenue and earnings than African Pioneer. African Pioneer is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Afarak Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
African Pioneer	N/A	N/A	-£711.79K	-£0.23	N/A
Afarak Group	£141.28M	0.41	£9.45M	-£3.00	N/A

Afarak Group has a net margin of -0.49% compared to African Pioneer's net margin of -2,039.11%. Afarak Group's return on equity of 0.07% beat African Pioneer's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
African Pioneer	-2,039.11%	-15.66%	-7.36%
Afarak Group	-0.49%	0.07%	1.11%

Summary

Afarak Group beats African Pioneer on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does African Pioneer compare to Kodal Minerals?

Kodal Minerals (LON:KOD) and African Pioneer (LON:AFP) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, media sentiment and risk.

Kodal Minerals has a beta of 0.177, indicating that its stock price is 82% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, African Pioneer has a beta of 0.912, indicating that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

Kodal Minerals has a net margin of 0.00% compared to African Pioneer's net margin of -2,039.11%. Kodal Minerals' return on equity of -5.37% beat African Pioneer's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Kodal Minerals	N/A	-5.37%	-5.71%
African Pioneer	-2,039.11%	-15.66%	-7.36%

In the previous week, Kodal Minerals and Kodal Minerals both had 1 articles in the media. African Pioneer's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Kodal Minerals' score of 0.75 indicating that African Pioneer is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Kodal Minerals	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
African Pioneer	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

0.0% of Kodal Minerals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.6% of African Pioneer shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.6% of Kodal Minerals shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 21.4% of African Pioneer shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Kodal Minerals currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1.20, indicating a potential upside of 356.27%. Given Kodal Minerals' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Kodal Minerals is more favorable than African Pioneer.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Kodal Minerals	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
African Pioneer	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

African Pioneer is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kodal Minerals, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Kodal Minerals	N/A	N/A	£26.13K	-£0.05	N/A
African Pioneer	N/A	N/A	-£711.79K	-£0.23	N/A

Summary

Kodal Minerals beats African Pioneer on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does African Pioneer compare to Hummingbird Resources?

African Pioneer (LON:AFP) and Hummingbird Resources (LON:HUM) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, profitability, risk and dividends.

African Pioneer has a beta of 0.912, suggesting that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hummingbird Resources has a beta of 0.5, suggesting that its share price is 50% less volatile than the broader market.

African Pioneer has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Hummingbird Resources. African Pioneer is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hummingbird Resources, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
African Pioneer	N/A	N/A	-£711.79K	-£0.23	N/A
Hummingbird Resources	£349.27M	0.00	-£124.94M	-£4.77	N/A

In the previous week, African Pioneer had 1 more articles in the media than Hummingbird Resources. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for African Pioneer and 0 mentions for Hummingbird Resources. African Pioneer's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Hummingbird Resources' score of 0.00 indicating that African Pioneer is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
African Pioneer	Positive
Hummingbird Resources	Neutral

4.6% of African Pioneer shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.4% of Hummingbird Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 21.4% of African Pioneer shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 61.2% of Hummingbird Resources shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Hummingbird Resources has a net margin of -14.58% compared to African Pioneer's net margin of -2,039.11%. African Pioneer's return on equity of -15.66% beat Hummingbird Resources' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
African Pioneer	-2,039.11%	-15.66%	-7.36%
Hummingbird Resources	-14.58%	-21.39%	-3.03%

Summary

African Pioneer and Hummingbird Resources tied by winning 6 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does African Pioneer compare to Altus Strategies?

African Pioneer (LON:AFP) and Altus Strategies (LON:ALS) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends and earnings.

In the previous week, African Pioneer had 1 more articles in the media than Altus Strategies. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for African Pioneer and 0 mentions for Altus Strategies. African Pioneer's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Altus Strategies' score of 0.00 indicating that African Pioneer is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
African Pioneer	Positive
Altus Strategies	Neutral

Altus Strategies has higher revenue and earnings than African Pioneer. African Pioneer is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Altus Strategies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
African Pioneer	N/A	N/A	-£711.79K	-£0.23	N/A
Altus Strategies	£661.50K	0.00	N/A	-£7.90	N/A

4.6% of African Pioneer shares are owned by institutional investors. 21.4% of African Pioneer shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Altus Strategies has a net margin of 0.00% compared to African Pioneer's net margin of -2,039.11%. Altus Strategies' return on equity of 0.00% beat African Pioneer's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
African Pioneer	-2,039.11%	-15.66%	-7.36%
Altus Strategies	N/A	N/A	N/A

Summary

African Pioneer and Altus Strategies tied by winning 5 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does African Pioneer compare to Gemfields Group?

Gemfields Group (LON:GEM) and African Pioneer (LON:AFP) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership and earnings.

Gemfields Group has a beta of 0.198, indicating that its stock price is 80% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, African Pioneer has a beta of 0.912, indicating that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

10.4% of Gemfields Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.6% of African Pioneer shares are owned by institutional investors. 47.6% of Gemfields Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 21.4% of African Pioneer shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Gemfields Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 13, suggesting a potential upside of 293.94%. Given Gemfields Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Gemfields Group is more favorable than African Pioneer.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Gemfields Group	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
African Pioneer	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Gemfields Group has a net margin of -28.03% compared to African Pioneer's net margin of -2,039.11%. Gemfields Group's return on equity of -11.19% beat African Pioneer's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Gemfields Group	-28.03%	-11.19%	2.46%
African Pioneer	-2,039.11%	-15.66%	-7.36%

In the previous week, Gemfields Group and Gemfields Group both had 1 articles in the media. African Pioneer's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Gemfields Group's score of 0.00 indicating that African Pioneer is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Gemfields Group	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
African Pioneer	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

African Pioneer has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Gemfields Group. African Pioneer is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gemfields Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Gemfields Group	£135.11M	0.42	-£15.03M	-£2.60	N/A
African Pioneer	N/A	N/A	-£711.79K	-£0.23	N/A

Summary

Gemfields Group beats African Pioneer on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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This chart shows the average media sentiment of LON and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

AFP vs. The Competition

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Metric	African Pioneer	Metals & Mining Industry	Materials Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£14.51M	£3.82B	£4.81B	£2.89B
Dividend Yield	N/A	5.21%	4.71%	6.22%
P/E Ratio	-11.98	25.45	25.79	366.52
Price / Sales	N/A	29,704.73	17,646.66	90,080.51
Price / Cash	6.88	29.47	26.89	27.89
Price / Book	1.28	12.13	10.08	6.29
Net Income	-£711.79K	£127.53M	£158.14M	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	10.20%	0.37%	-0.01%	0.06%
1 Month Performance	13.61%	-2.75%	-2.71%	6.25%
1 Year Performance	150.45%	29.23%	24.48%	19.10%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
AFP African Pioneer	N/A	GBX 2.73 +4.3%	N/A	+151.0%	£14.39M	N/A	N/A	5	Gap Up
AFRK Afarak Group	N/A	GBX 22.40 flat	N/A	N/A	£58.55M	£141.28M	N/A	588
KOD Kodal Minerals	2.7754 of 5 stars	GBX 0.28 -1.8%	GBX 1.20 +328.6%	-6.9%	£57.05M	N/A	N/A	90	Gap Up
HUM Hummingbird Resources	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£55.67M	£349.27M	N/A	67,100
ALS Altus Strategies	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£53.97M	£661.50K	N/A	54,500	Gap Down

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African Pioneer (AFP) Competitors

AFP vs. AFRK, KOD, HUM, ALS, and GEM

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African Pioneer (AFP) Competitors

AFP vs. AFRK, KOD, HUM, ALS, and GEM

How does African Pioneer compare to Afarak Group?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in AFP or AFRK?

Does the media favor AFP or AFRK?

Which has more volatility & risk, AFP or AFRK?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, AFP or AFRK?

Is AFP or AFRK more profitable?

Summary

How does African Pioneer compare to Kodal Minerals?

Which has more risk and volatility, KOD or AFP?

Is KOD or AFP more profitable?

Does the media refer more to KOD or AFP?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in KOD or AFP?

Do analysts prefer KOD or AFP?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, KOD or AFP?

Summary

How does African Pioneer compare to Hummingbird Resources?

Which has more risk & volatility, AFP or HUM?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, AFP or HUM?

Does the media favor AFP or HUM?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in AFP or HUM?

Is AFP or HUM more profitable?

Summary

How does African Pioneer compare to Altus Strategies?

Does the media refer more to AFP or ALS?

Which has better valuation & earnings, AFP or ALS?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of AFP or ALS?

Is AFP or ALS more profitable?

Summary

How does African Pioneer compare to Gemfields Group?

Which has more volatility and risk, GEM or AFP?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of GEM or AFP?

Do analysts prefer GEM or AFP?

Is GEM or AFP more profitable?

Does the media favor GEM or AFP?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, GEM or AFP?

Summary

New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

Media Sentiment Over Time

AFP vs. The Competition

African Pioneer Competitors List

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