Metals Exploration (MTL) Competitors

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MTL vs. RSG, HGM, ACA, THX, and AMRQ

Should you buy Metals Exploration stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Metals Exploration 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 Metals Exploration include Resolute Mining (RSG), Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L) (HGM), Acacia Mining (ACA), Thor Explorations (THX), and Amaroq Minerals (AMRQ). These companies are all part of the "gold" industry.

How does Metals Exploration compare to Resolute Mining?

Metals Exploration (LON:MTL) and Resolute Mining (LON:RSG) 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 earnings, risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Metals Exploration has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Resolute Mining. Metals Exploration is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Resolute Mining, 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
Metals Exploration	£219.01M	1.75	£218.27M	-£0.98	N/A
Resolute Mining	£865.60M	1.63	£15.35M	£5.99	11.05

Metals Exploration has a beta of 1.206, meaning that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Resolute Mining has a beta of 1.36, meaning that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the broader market.

Resolute Mining has a net margin of 12.84% compared to Metals Exploration's net margin of -7.53%. Resolute Mining's return on equity of 17.47% beat Metals Exploration's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Metals Exploration	-7.53%	-6.93%	3.75%
Resolute Mining	12.84%	17.47%	6.41%

In the previous week, Resolute Mining had 3 more articles in the media than Metals Exploration. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Resolute Mining and 1 mentions for Metals Exploration. Metals Exploration's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Resolute Mining's score of 0.14 indicating that Metals Exploration is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Metals Exploration	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Resolute Mining	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

2.0% of Metals Exploration shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.4% of Resolute Mining shares are owned by institutional investors. 70.2% of Metals Exploration shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Resolute Mining shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Resolute Mining has a consensus target price of GBX 278, suggesting a potential upside of 319.94%. Given Resolute Mining's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Resolute Mining is more favorable than Metals Exploration.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Metals Exploration	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Resolute Mining	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Summary

Resolute Mining beats Metals Exploration on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Metals Exploration compare to Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L)?

Metals Exploration (LON:MTL) and Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L) (LON:HGM) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, profitability and media sentiment.

2.0% of Metals Exploration shares are held by institutional investors. 70.2% of Metals Exploration shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Metals Exploration has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L). Metals Exploration is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L), 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
Metals Exploration	£219.01M	1.75	£218.27M	-£0.98	N/A
Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L)	£415.23M	0.00	N/A	£46.30	N/A

Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L) has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Metals Exploration's net margin of -7.53%. Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L)'s return on equity of 0.00% beat Metals Exploration's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Metals Exploration	-7.53%	-6.93%	3.75%
Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L)	N/A	N/A	N/A

In the previous week, Metals Exploration had 1 more articles in the media than Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L). MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Metals Exploration and 0 mentions for Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L). Metals Exploration's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L)'s score of 0.00 indicating that Metals Exploration is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Metals Exploration	Positive
Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L)	Neutral

Summary

Metals Exploration and Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L) tied by winning 5 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Metals Exploration compare to Acacia Mining?

Acacia Mining (LON:ACA) and Metals Exploration (LON:MTL) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment and valuation.

Acacia Mining has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Metals Exploration's net margin of -7.53%. Acacia Mining's return on equity of 0.00% beat Metals Exploration's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Acacia Mining	N/A	N/A	N/A
Metals Exploration	-7.53%	-6.93%	3.75%

In the previous week, Metals Exploration had 1 more articles in the media than Acacia Mining. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Metals Exploration and 0 mentions for Acacia Mining. Metals Exploration's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Acacia Mining's score of 0.00 indicating that Metals Exploration is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Acacia Mining	Neutral
Metals Exploration	Positive

2.0% of Metals Exploration shares are held by institutional investors. 70.2% of Metals Exploration shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Metals Exploration has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Acacia Mining. Metals Exploration is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Acacia Mining, 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
Acacia Mining	£645.41M	0.00	N/A	£0.50	N/A
Metals Exploration	£219.01M	1.75	£218.27M	-£0.98	N/A

Summary

Acacia Mining and Metals Exploration tied by winning 5 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Metals Exploration compare to Thor Explorations?

Thor Explorations (LON:THX) and Metals Exploration (LON:MTL) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and risk.

In the previous week, Thor Explorations had 2 more articles in the media than Metals Exploration. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Thor Explorations and 1 mentions for Metals Exploration. Metals Exploration's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Thor Explorations' score of 0.13 indicating that Metals Exploration is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Thor Explorations	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Metals Exploration	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Thor Explorations has a beta of 1.673, suggesting that its share price is 67% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Metals Exploration has a beta of 1.206, suggesting that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

Thor Explorations presently has a consensus target price of GBX 150, suggesting a potential upside of 105.94%. Given Thor Explorations' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Thor Explorations is more favorable than Metals Exploration.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Thor Explorations	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Metals Exploration	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Metals Exploration has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Thor Explorations. Metals Exploration is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Thor Explorations, 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
Thor Explorations	£325.48M	1.49	£68.07M	£30.00	2.43
Metals Exploration	£219.01M	1.75	£218.27M	-£0.98	N/A

12.2% of Thor Explorations shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.0% of Metals Exploration shares are held by institutional investors. 12.6% of Thor Explorations shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 70.2% of Metals Exploration 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.

Thor Explorations has a net margin of 60.29% compared to Metals Exploration's net margin of -7.53%. Thor Explorations' return on equity of 65.00% beat Metals Exploration's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Thor Explorations	60.29%	65.00%	12.12%
Metals Exploration	-7.53%	-6.93%	3.75%

Summary

Thor Explorations beats Metals Exploration on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Metals Exploration compare to Amaroq Minerals?

Amaroq Minerals (LON:AMRQ) and Metals Exploration (LON:MTL) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

Metals Exploration has a net margin of -7.53% compared to Amaroq Minerals' net margin of -25.38%. Amaroq Minerals' return on equity of -4.22% beat Metals Exploration's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Amaroq Minerals	-25.38%	-4.22%	-9.95%
Metals Exploration	-7.53%	-6.93%	3.75%

Metals Exploration has higher revenue and earnings than Amaroq Minerals. Amaroq Minerals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Metals Exploration, 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
Amaroq Minerals	£16.28M	28.58	-£71.64M	-£5.10	N/A
Metals Exploration	£219.01M	1.75	£218.27M	-£0.98	N/A

Amaroq Minerals currently has a consensus price target of GBX 142.50, suggesting a potential upside of 42.50%. Given Amaroq Minerals' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Amaroq Minerals is more favorable than Metals Exploration.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Amaroq Minerals	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Metals Exploration	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

In the previous week, Amaroq Minerals had 2 more articles in the media than Metals Exploration. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Amaroq Minerals and 1 mentions for Metals Exploration. Metals Exploration's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Amaroq Minerals' score of 0.13 indicating that Metals Exploration is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Amaroq Minerals	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Metals Exploration	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Amaroq Minerals has a beta of 0.908, meaning that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Metals Exploration has a beta of 1.206, meaning that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

2.6% of Amaroq Minerals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.0% of Metals Exploration shares are held by institutional investors. 8.0% of Amaroq Minerals shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 70.2% of Metals Exploration shares are held 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

Metals Exploration beats Amaroq Minerals on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MTL vs. The Competition

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Metric	Metals Exploration	Gold Industry	Materials Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£382.58M	£5.05B	£4.77B	£2.76B
Dividend Yield	4.02%	5.70%	5.00%	6.15%
P/E Ratio	-13.10	37.07	22.99	365.83
Price / Sales	1.75	226.99	7,478.59	88,116.31
Price / Cash	5.13	22.11	24.32	27.89
Price / Book	1.41	12.84	6.87	7.62
Net Income	£218.27M	£6.39M	£157.11M	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	-1.40%	-3.13%	-2.54%	-0.16%
1 Month Performance	-17.17%	-2.83%	-1.46%	0.56%
1 Year Performance	70.02%	100.72%	80.82%	85.05%

Metals Exploration Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
MTL Metals Exploration	N/A	GBX 12.84 -0.5%	N/A	+70.8%	£382.58M	£219.01M	N/A	791
RSG Resolute Mining	2.8912 of 5 stars	GBX 70.40 -0.8%	GBX 278 +294.9%	+151.9%	£1.50B	£865.60M	11.75	40,000	Gap Down
HGM Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£1.09B	£415.23M	6.47	N/A
ACA Acacia Mining	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£959.60M	£645.41M	468.00	5,230	News Coverage High Trading Volume
THX Thor Explorations	3.7559 of 5 stars	GBX 73.55 -2.7%	GBX 140 +90.3%	+134.1%	£490.26M	£325.48M	2.45	N/A	Gap Down

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Metals Exploration (MTL) Competitors

MTL vs. RSG, HGM, ACA, THX, and AMRQ

How does Metals Exploration compare to Resolute Mining?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, MTL or RSG?

Which has more volatility and risk, MTL or RSG?

Is MTL or RSG more profitable?

Does the media refer more to MTL or RSG?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in MTL or RSG?

Do analysts rate MTL or RSG?

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Do insiders and institutionals believe in MTL or HGM?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, MTL or HGM?

Is MTL or HGM more profitable?

Does the media prefer MTL or HGM?

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Is ACA or MTL more profitable?

Does the media favor ACA or MTL?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in ACA or MTL?

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Which has stronger valuation & earnings, THX or MTL?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in THX or MTL?

Is THX or MTL more profitable?

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