Central Asia Metals (CAML) Competitors

Central Asia Metals (LON:CAML) and Taseko Mines (LON:TKO) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends, risk, valuation and media sentiment.

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, CAML or TKO?

Taseko Mines has higher revenue and earnings than Central Asia Metals. Taseko Mines is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Central Asia Metals, 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
Central Asia Metals	£211.98M	1.24	£47.93M	£19.86	7.60
Taseko Mines	£578.65M	1.61	£148.77M	-£10.00	-29.50

Does the media prefer CAML or TKO?

In the previous week, Central Asia Metals and Central Asia Metals both had 5 articles in the media. Taseko Mines' average media sentiment score of 0.46 beat Central Asia Metals' score of 0.14 indicating that Taseko Mines is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Central Asia Metals	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Taseko Mines	1 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Which has more volatility & risk, CAML or TKO?

Central Asia Metals has a beta of 1.12, meaning that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Taseko Mines has a beta of 1.92, meaning that its stock price is 92% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Do analysts recommend CAML or TKO?

Central Asia Metals currently has a consensus target price of GBX 185, suggesting a potential upside of 22.52%. Taseko Mines has a consensus target price of GBX 307.50, suggesting a potential upside of 4.24%. Given Central Asia Metals' higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Central Asia Metals is more favorable than Taseko Mines.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Central Asia Metals	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Taseko Mines	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of CAML or TKO?

54.1% of Central Asia Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.9% of Taseko Mines shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.4% of Central Asia Metals shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Taseko Mines shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Is CAML or TKO more profitable?

Central Asia Metals has a net margin of 20.13% compared to Taseko Mines' net margin of 12.66%. Taseko Mines' return on equity of 16.33% beat Central Asia Metals' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Central Asia Metals	20.13%	10.65%	9.30%
Taseko Mines	12.66%	16.33%	3.36%

Summary

Central Asia Metals and Taseko Mines tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.