Which has stronger earnings & valuation, FCM or 1SN?

First Tin is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Class 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 First Class Metals N/A N/A -£2.20M -£0.61 N/A First Tin N/A N/A -£2.26M -£0.27 N/A

Is FCM or 1SN more profitable?

First Tin's return on equity of -5.59% beat First Class Metals' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Class Metals N/A -48.70% N/A First Tin N/A -5.59% -3.50%

Does the media refer more to FCM or AFRK?

In the previous week, Afarak Group had 2 more articles in the media than First Class Metals. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Afarak Group and 1 mentions for First Class Metals. First Class Metals' average media sentiment score of 1.48 beat Afarak Group's score of -0.21 indicating that First Class Metals is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Class Metals 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Afarak Group 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, FCM or ARS?

Asiamet Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Class 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 First Class Metals N/A N/A -£2.20M -£0.61 N/A Asiamet Resources N/A N/A -£7.70M -£0.16 N/A

Is FCM or ARS more profitable?

First Class Metals' return on equity of -48.70% beat Asiamet Resources' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets First Class Metals N/A -48.70% N/A Asiamet Resources N/A -476.74% -129.94%

Which has better earnings & valuation, HE1 or FCM?

First Class Metals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Helium One Global, 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 Helium One Global N/A N/A -£34.00M -£0.09 N/A First Class Metals N/A N/A -£2.20M -£0.61 N/A

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, 80M or FCM?

First Class Metals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than 80 Mile, 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 80 Mile N/A N/A N/A -£0.33 N/A First Class Metals N/A N/A -£2.20M -£0.61 N/A

Is 80M or FCM more profitable?

80 Mile's return on equity of 0.00% beat First Class Metals' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets 80 Mile N/A N/A N/A First Class Metals N/A -48.70% N/A

Does the media favor 80M or FCM?

In the previous week, 80 Mile had 2 more articles in the media than First Class Metals. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for 80 Mile and 1 mentions for First Class Metals. 80 Mile's average media sentiment score of 1.57 beat First Class Metals' score of 1.48 indicating that 80 Mile is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment 80 Mile 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive First Class Metals 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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FCM vs. 1SN, AFRK, ARS, HE1, and 80M

Should you buy First Class Metals stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares First Class Metals with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with First Class Metals include First Tin (1SN), Afarak Group (AFRK), Asiamet Resources (ARS), Helium One Global (HE1), and 80 Mile (80M). These companies are all part of the "other industrial metals & mining" industry.

How does First Class Metals compare to First Tin?

First Class Metals (LON:FCM) and First Tin (LON:1SN) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

First Tin is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Class 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
First Class Metals	N/A	N/A	-£2.20M	-£0.61	N/A
First Tin	N/A	N/A	-£2.26M	-£0.27	N/A

First Class Metals has a beta of 0.01640514, indicating that its share price is 98% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Tin has a beta of 1.41, indicating that its share price is 41% more volatile than the broader market.

5.6% of First Class Metals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.8% of First Tin shares are held by institutional investors. 5.7% of First Class Metals shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.7% of First Tin shares are held 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.

In the previous week, First Class Metals had 1 more articles in the media than First Tin. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for First Class Metals and 0 mentions for First Tin. First Class Metals' average media sentiment score of 1.48 beat First Tin's score of 0.00 indicating that First Class Metals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
First Class Metals	Positive
First Tin	Neutral

First Tin's return on equity of -5.59% beat First Class Metals' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Class Metals	N/A	-48.70%	N/A
First Tin	N/A	-5.59%	-3.50%

Summary

First Class Metals and First Tin tied by winning 5 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Class Metals compare to Afarak Group?

First Class Metals (LON:FCM) and Afarak Group (LON:AFRK) 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 earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, media sentiment and profitability.

First Class Metals has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Afarak Group's net margin of -0.49%. Afarak Group's return on equity of 0.07% beat First Class Metals' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Class Metals	N/A	-48.70%	N/A
Afarak Group	-0.49%	0.07%	1.11%

Afarak Group has higher revenue and earnings than First Class Metals. Afarak Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Class 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
First Class Metals	N/A	N/A	-£2.20M	-£0.61	N/A
Afarak Group	£141.28M	0.41	£9.45M	-£3.00	N/A

In the previous week, Afarak Group had 2 more articles in the media than First Class Metals. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Afarak Group and 1 mentions for First Class Metals. First Class Metals' average media sentiment score of 1.48 beat Afarak Group's score of -0.21 indicating that First Class Metals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
First Class Metals	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Afarak Group	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

First Class Metals has a beta of 0.01640514, suggesting that its share price is 98% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Afarak Group has a beta of 0.52, suggesting that its share price is 48% less volatile than the broader market.

5.6% of First Class Metals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of Afarak Group shares are held by institutional investors. 5.7% of First Class Metals 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 will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Afarak Group beats First Class Metals on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Class Metals compare to Asiamet Resources?

First Class Metals (LON:FCM) and Asiamet Resources (LON:ARS) 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 valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability and dividends.

First Class Metals has a beta of 0.01640514, meaning that its share price is 98% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Asiamet Resources has a beta of 0.974, meaning that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

Asiamet Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Class 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
First Class Metals	N/A	N/A	-£2.20M	-£0.61	N/A
Asiamet Resources	N/A	N/A	-£7.70M	-£0.16	N/A

First Class Metals' return on equity of -48.70% beat Asiamet Resources' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Class Metals	N/A	-48.70%	N/A
Asiamet Resources	N/A	-476.74%	-129.94%

5.6% of First Class Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.7% of Asiamet Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.7% of First Class Metals shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 11.7% of Asiamet Resources 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.

In the previous week, First Class Metals had 1 more articles in the media than Asiamet Resources. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for First Class Metals and 0 mentions for Asiamet Resources. First Class Metals' average media sentiment score of 1.48 beat Asiamet Resources' score of 0.00 indicating that First Class Metals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
First Class Metals	Positive
Asiamet Resources	Neutral

Summary

First Class Metals beats Asiamet Resources on 7 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Class Metals compare to Helium One Global?

Helium One Global (LON:HE1) and First Class Metals (LON:FCM) 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 media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, valuation, earnings and dividends.

In the previous week, First Class Metals had 1 more articles in the media than Helium One Global. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for First Class Metals and 0 mentions for Helium One Global. First Class Metals' average media sentiment score of 1.48 beat Helium One Global's score of 0.00 indicating that First Class Metals is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Helium One Global	Neutral
First Class Metals	Positive

Helium One Global has a beta of 0.069, suggesting that its share price is 93% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Class Metals has a beta of 0.01640514, suggesting that its share price is 98% less volatile than the broader market.

First Class Metals has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Helium One Global's net margin of -3,040.18%. Helium One Global's return on equity of -8.84% beat First Class Metals' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Helium One Global	-3,040.18%	-8.84%	-4.28%
First Class Metals	N/A	-48.70%	N/A

First Class Metals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Helium One Global, 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
Helium One Global	N/A	N/A	-£34.00M	-£0.09	N/A
First Class Metals	N/A	N/A	-£2.20M	-£0.61	N/A

0.0% of Helium One Global shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.6% of First Class Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Helium One Global shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of First Class Metals shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

First Class Metals beats Helium One Global on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Class Metals compare to 80 Mile?

80 Mile (LON:80M) and First Class Metals (LON:FCM) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and valuation.

In the previous week, 80 Mile had 2 more articles in the media than First Class Metals. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for 80 Mile and 1 mentions for First Class Metals. 80 Mile's average media sentiment score of 1.57 beat First Class Metals' score of 1.48 indicating that 80 Mile is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
80 Mile	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Very Positive
First Class Metals	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

1.3% of 80 Mile shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.6% of First Class Metals shares are held by institutional investors. 21.3% of 80 Mile shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of First Class Metals shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

First Class Metals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than 80 Mile, 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
80 Mile	N/A	N/A	N/A	-£0.33	N/A
First Class Metals	N/A	N/A	-£2.20M	-£0.61	N/A

80 Mile's return on equity of 0.00% beat First Class Metals' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
80 Mile	N/A	N/A	N/A
First Class Metals	N/A	-48.70%	N/A

Summary

80 Mile beats First Class Metals on 6 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	First Class Metals	Other Industrial Metals & Mining Industry	Materials Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£12.76M	£1.49B	£4.57B	£2.79B
Dividend Yield	N/A	6.57%	5.04%	6.15%
P/E Ratio	-5.41	27.09	22.83	366.69
Price / Sales	N/A	50,237.15	6,052.59	86,227.22
Price / Cash	N/A	24.63	26.85	27.87
Price / Book	0.83	5.37	8.57	7.74
Net Income	-£2.20M	£70.60M	£157.26M	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	-13.29%	0.79%	0.36%	0.32%
1 Month Performance	3.12%	-9.29%	-7.62%	-1.51%
1 Year Performance	55.73%	79.23%	45.52%	65.18%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
FCM First Class Metals	N/A	GBX 3.30 +1.5%	N/A	+52.7%	£12.76M	N/A	N/A	N/A	Positive News High Trading Volume
1SN First Tin	N/A	GBX 11 -0.9%	N/A	+76.7%	£59.61M	N/A	N/A	27	Gap Up
AFRK Afarak Group	N/A	GBX 22.40 flat	N/A	N/A	£58.55M	£141.28M	N/A	588	News Coverage
ARS Asiamet Resources	N/A	GBX 1.53 -4.1%	N/A	+49.8%	£51.93M	N/A	N/A	N/A	High Trading Volume
HE1 Helium One Global	N/A	GBX 0.50 flat	N/A	-52.5%	£49.30M	N/A	N/A	6

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First Class Metals (FCM) Competitors

FCM vs. 1SN, AFRK, ARS, HE1, and 80M

How does First Class Metals compare to First Tin?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, FCM or 1SN?

Which has more volatility and risk, FCM or 1SN?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of FCM or 1SN?

Does the media favor FCM or 1SN?

Is FCM or 1SN more profitable?

Summary

How does First Class Metals compare to Afarak Group?

Is FCM or AFRK more profitable?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, FCM or AFRK?

Does the media refer more to FCM or AFRK?

Which has more risk and volatility, FCM or AFRK?

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

Summary

How does First Class Metals compare to Asiamet Resources?

Which has more risk and volatility, FCM or ARS?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, FCM or ARS?

Is FCM or ARS more profitable?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in FCM or ARS?

Does the media favor FCM or ARS?

Summary

How does First Class Metals compare to Helium One Global?

Does the media refer more to HE1 or FCM?

Which has more risk & volatility, HE1 or FCM?

Is HE1 or FCM more profitable?

Which has better earnings & valuation, HE1 or FCM?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in HE1 or FCM?

Summary

How does First Class Metals compare to 80 Mile?

Does the media favor 80M or FCM?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in 80M or FCM?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, 80M or FCM?

Is 80M or FCM more profitable?

Summary

New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

Media Sentiment Over Time

FCM vs. The Competition

First Class Metals Competitors List

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