Do analysts rate MTL or RSG?

Resolute Mining has a consensus price target of GBX 284, indicating a potential upside of 368.65%. Given Resolute Mining's stronger consensus rating and higher possible 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

Do analysts prefer MTL or THX?

Thor Explorations has a consensus price target of GBX 150, suggesting a potential upside of 134.38%. Given Thor Explorations' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Thor Explorations 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 Thor Explorations 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Do analysts rate MTL or AMRQ?

Amaroq Minerals has a consensus target price of GBX 142.50, suggesting a potential upside of 56.59%. Given Amaroq Minerals' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Amaroq Minerals 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 Amaroq Minerals 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Does the media favor MTL or AMRQ?

In the previous week, Metals Exploration had 1 more articles in the media than Amaroq Minerals. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Metals Exploration and 1 mentions for Amaroq Minerals. Metals Exploration's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Amaroq Minerals' score of 0.00 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 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Amaroq Minerals 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

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 investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and valuation.

Metals Exploration has a net margin of 13.86% compared to Resolute Mining's net margin of 12.76%. Resolute Mining's return on equity of 17.01% beat Metals Exploration's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Metals Exploration	13.86%	12.27%	3.75%
Resolute Mining	12.76%	17.01%	6.41%

Metals Exploration has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Resolute Mining. Resolute Mining 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
Metals Exploration	£208.41M	1.89	£218.27M	£0.97	13.61
Resolute Mining	£865.60M	1.50	£15.35M	£5.99	10.12

2.1% of Metals Exploration shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.7% of Resolute Mining shares are owned by institutional investors. 70.2% of Metals Exploration shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Resolute Mining shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Metals Exploration had 1 more articles in the media than Resolute Mining. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Metals Exploration and 1 mentions for Resolute Mining. Metals Exploration's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Resolute Mining's score of -1.00 indicating that Metals Exploration is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Metals Exploration	Positive
Resolute Mining	Negative

Resolute Mining has a consensus price target of GBX 284, indicating a potential upside of 368.65%. Given Resolute Mining's stronger consensus rating and higher possible 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

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

Summary

Resolute Mining beats Metals Exploration on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L) (LON:HGM) 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 profitability, earnings, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

Metals Exploration has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L). Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L) 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
Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L)	£415.23M	0.00	N/A	£46.30	N/A
Metals Exploration	£208.41M	1.89	£218.27M	£0.97	13.61

Metals Exploration has a net margin of 13.86% compared to Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L)'s net margin of 0.00%. Metals Exploration's return on equity of 12.27% beat Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L)'s return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L)	N/A	N/A	N/A
Metals Exploration	13.86%	12.27%	3.75%

In the previous week, Metals Exploration had 2 more articles in the media than Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L). MarketBeat recorded 2 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 news media.

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

2.1% of Metals Exploration shares are owned by institutional investors. 70.2% of Metals Exploration shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Metals Exploration beats Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L) on 8 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 contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.

Metals Exploration has a net margin of 13.86% compared to Acacia Mining's net margin of 0.00%. Metals Exploration's return on equity of 12.27% beat Acacia Mining's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Acacia Mining	N/A	N/A	N/A
Metals Exploration	13.86%	12.27%	3.75%

2.1% 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, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Metals Exploration has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Acacia Mining. Acacia Mining 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
Acacia Mining	£645.41M	0.00	N/A	£0.50	N/A
Metals Exploration	£208.41M	1.89	£218.27M	£0.97	13.61

In the previous week, Metals Exploration had 2 more articles in the media than Acacia Mining. MarketBeat recorded 2 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

Summary

Metals Exploration beats Acacia Mining on 8 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Metals Exploration compare to Thor Explorations?

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

In the previous week, Metals Exploration had 2 more articles in the media than Thor Explorations. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Metals Exploration and 0 mentions for Thor Explorations. Metals Exploration's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Thor Explorations' score of 0.00 indicating that Metals Exploration is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Metals Exploration	Positive
Thor Explorations	Neutral

2.1% of Metals Exploration shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.2% of Thor Explorations shares are owned by institutional investors. 70.2% of Metals Exploration shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 12.6% of Thor Explorations shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Thor Explorations has a net margin of 62.10% compared to Metals Exploration's net margin of 13.86%. Thor Explorations' return on equity of 60.00% beat Metals Exploration's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Metals Exploration	13.86%	12.27%	3.75%
Thor Explorations	62.10%	60.00%	12.12%

Thor Explorations has a consensus price target of GBX 150, suggesting a potential upside of 134.38%. Given Thor Explorations' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Thor Explorations 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
Thor Explorations	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Metals Exploration has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Thor Explorations. Thor Explorations 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
Metals Exploration	£208.41M	1.89	£218.27M	£0.97	13.61
Thor Explorations	£335.73M	1.27	£68.07M	£31.80	2.01

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

Summary

Thor Explorations beats Metals Exploration on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Metals Exploration compare to Amaroq Minerals?

Metals Exploration (LON:MTL) and Amaroq Minerals (LON:AMRQ) are both small-cap basic 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, dividends, earnings, media sentiment, risk and profitability.

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

2.1% of Metals Exploration shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.6% of Amaroq Minerals shares are held by institutional investors. 70.2% of Metals Exploration shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.0% of Amaroq Minerals shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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
Metals Exploration	£208.41M	1.89	£218.27M	£0.97	13.61
Amaroq Minerals	£16.28M	26.04	-£71.64M	-£5.10	N/A

In the previous week, Metals Exploration had 1 more articles in the media than Amaroq Minerals. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Metals Exploration and 1 mentions for Amaroq Minerals. Metals Exploration's average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Amaroq Minerals' score of 0.00 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	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Amaroq Minerals	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Metals Exploration has a net margin of 13.86% compared to Amaroq Minerals' net margin of -25.38%. Metals Exploration's return on equity of 12.27% beat Amaroq Minerals' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Metals Exploration	13.86%	12.27%	3.75%
Amaroq Minerals	-25.38%	-4.22%	-9.95%

Amaroq Minerals has a consensus target price of GBX 142.50, suggesting a potential upside of 56.59%. Given Amaroq Minerals' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Amaroq Minerals 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
Amaroq Minerals	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Summary

Metals Exploration beats Amaroq Minerals on 11 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	£393.37M	£5.16B	£4.78B	£2.75B
Dividend Yield	4.02%	5.61%	4.98%	6.16%
P/E Ratio	13.61	36.08	22.24	366.37
Price / Sales	1.89	207.73	6,934.20	87,126.19
Price / Cash	5.13	22.11	24.18	27.85
Price / Book	1.45	11.96	9.12	7.68
Net Income	£218.27M	£6.39M	£156.92M	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	-0.99%	-4.12%	-4.37%	-0.63%
1 Month Performance	-0.75%	-6.57%	-4.92%	1.89%
1 Year Performance	53.49%	69.74%	59.21%	72.87%

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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 13.20 flat	N/A	+53.5%	£393.37M	£208.41M	13.61	791	News Coverage
RSG Resolute Mining	2.5507 of 5 stars	GBX 71 +4.4%	GBX 278 +291.5%	+122.0%	£1.52B	£865.60M	11.85	40,000	Analyst Forecast
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	High Trading Volume
THX Thor Explorations	3.0397 of 5 stars	GBX 74 +2.8%	GBX 150 +102.7%	+66.7%	£493.26M	£335.73M	2.47	N/A	Gap Up

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Metals Exploration (MTL) Competitors

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

How does Metals Exploration compare to Resolute Mining?

Is MTL or RSG more profitable?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, MTL or RSG?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in MTL or RSG?

Does the media prefer MTL or RSG?

Do analysts rate MTL or RSG?

Which has more risk & volatility, MTL or RSG?

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

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, HGM or MTL?

Is HGM or MTL more profitable?

Does the media prefer HGM or MTL?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in HGM or MTL?

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How does Metals Exploration compare to Acacia Mining?

Is ACA or MTL more profitable?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of ACA or MTL?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, ACA or MTL?

Does the media refer more to ACA or MTL?

Summary

How does Metals Exploration compare to Thor Explorations?

Does the media prefer MTL or THX?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of MTL or THX?

Is MTL or THX more profitable?

Do analysts prefer MTL or THX?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, MTL or THX?

Which has more risk & volatility, MTL or THX?

Summary

How does Metals Exploration compare to Amaroq Minerals?

Which has more risk & volatility, MTL or AMRQ?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in MTL or AMRQ?

Which has better earnings & valuation, MTL or AMRQ?

Does the media favor MTL or AMRQ?

Is MTL or AMRQ more profitable?

Do analysts rate MTL or AMRQ?

Summary

New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

Media Sentiment Over Time

MTL vs. The Competition

Metals Exploration Competitors List

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