Critical Metals (CRTM) Competitors

Tirupati Graphite (LON:TGR) and Critical Metals (LON:CRTM) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk, media sentiment and dividends.

Which has more volatility & risk, TGR or CRTM?

Tirupati Graphite has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Critical Metals has a beta of 1.7, suggesting that its stock price is 70% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Does the media refer more to TGR or CRTM?

In the previous week, Tirupati Graphite's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Critical Metals' score of -0.64 indicating that Tirupati Graphite is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Tirupati Graphite	Neutral
Critical Metals	Negative

Is TGR or CRTM more profitable?

Tirupati Graphite has a net margin of -81.93% compared to Critical Metals' net margin of -5,636.57%. Tirupati Graphite's return on equity of -14.53% beat Critical Metals' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Tirupati Graphite	-81.93%	-14.53%	-5.46%
Critical Metals	-5,636.57%	-130.81%	-40.21%

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, TGR or CRTM?

Critical Metals has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Tirupati Graphite. Critical Metals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tirupati Graphite, 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
Tirupati Graphite	£4.38M	0.00	-£3.59M	-£2.59	N/A
Critical Metals	£25.52K	105.37	-£1.44M	-£2.25	-1.87

Do insiders and institutionals believe in TGR or CRTM?

3.4% of Tirupati Graphite shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.0% of Critical Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. 35.9% of Tirupati Graphite shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 41.2% of Critical Metals shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Tirupati Graphite beats Critical Metals on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.