Vast Resources (VAST) Competitors

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VAST vs. BHP, RIO, GLEN, AAL, and S32

Should you buy Vast Resources stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Vast Resources 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 Vast Resources include BHP Group (BHP), Rio Tinto Group (RIO), Glencore (GLEN), Anglo American (AAL), and South32 (S32). These companies are all part of the "other industrial metals & mining" industry.

How does Vast Resources compare to BHP Group?

BHP Group (LON:BHP) and Vast Resources (LON:VAST) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, risk, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and profitability.

36.2% of BHP Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.4% of Vast Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of BHP Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.5% of Vast Resources shares are held 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.

BHP Group has higher revenue and earnings than Vast Resources. Vast Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BHP Group, 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
BHP Group	£53.99B	3.16	£9.92B	£201.30	16.67
Vast Resources	£273K	0.22	-£9.95M	-£0.22	N/A

BHP Group has a net margin of 18.98% compared to Vast Resources' net margin of -278.08%. BHP Group's return on equity of 21.41% beat Vast Resources' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
BHP Group	18.98%	21.41%	13.98%
Vast Resources	-278.08%	-339.02%	-24.18%

In the previous week, BHP Group had 6 more articles in the media than Vast Resources. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for BHP Group and 0 mentions for Vast Resources. BHP Group's average media sentiment score of 0.32 beat Vast Resources' score of 0.00 indicating that BHP Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
BHP Group	Neutral
Vast Resources	Neutral

BHP Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 2,462.50, suggesting a potential downside of 26.62%. Given BHP Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe BHP Group is more favorable than Vast Resources.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
BHP Group	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Vast Resources	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

BHP Group has a beta of 0.797, meaning that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vast Resources has a beta of 2.56, meaning that its stock price is 156% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

BHP Group beats Vast Resources on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vast Resources compare to Rio Tinto Group?

Vast Resources (LON:VAST) and Rio Tinto Group (LON:RIO) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Rio Tinto Group has a consensus target price of GBX 6,860, indicating a potential downside of 16.70%. Given Rio Tinto Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Rio Tinto Group is more favorable than Vast Resources.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Vast Resources	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Rio Tinto Group	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Rio Tinto Group has higher revenue and earnings than Vast Resources. Vast Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Rio Tinto Group, 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
Vast Resources	£273K	0.22	-£9.95M	-£0.22	N/A
Rio Tinto Group	£57.64B	2.32	£13.82B	£608.40	13.54

1.4% of Vast Resources shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 29.6% of Rio Tinto Group shares are held by institutional investors. 2.5% of Vast Resources shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Rio Tinto Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Rio Tinto Group had 2 more articles in the media than Vast Resources. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Rio Tinto Group and 0 mentions for Vast Resources. Vast Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Rio Tinto Group's score of -0.19 indicating that Vast Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Vast Resources	Neutral
Rio Tinto Group	Neutral

Rio Tinto Group has a net margin of 17.29% compared to Vast Resources' net margin of -278.08%. Rio Tinto Group's return on equity of 16.59% beat Vast Resources' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Vast Resources	-278.08%	-339.02%	-24.18%
Rio Tinto Group	17.29%	16.59%	9.23%

Vast Resources has a beta of 2.56, meaning that its share price is 156% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Rio Tinto Group has a beta of 0.63, meaning that its share price is 37% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Rio Tinto Group beats Vast Resources on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vast Resources compare to Glencore?

Vast Resources (LON:VAST) and Glencore (LON:GLEN) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Glencore has a consensus target price of GBX 534, indicating a potential downside of 10.34%. Given Glencore's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Glencore is more favorable than Vast Resources.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Vast Resources	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Glencore	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80

Vast Resources has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Glencore. Vast Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Glencore, 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
Vast Resources	£273K	0.22	-£9.95M	-£0.22	N/A
Glencore	£247.54B	0.28	-£682.18M	£3.00	198.53

1.4% of Vast Resources shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 53.0% of Glencore shares are held by institutional investors. 2.5% of Vast Resources shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 11.0% of Glencore shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Glencore had 4 more articles in the media than Vast Resources. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Glencore and 0 mentions for Vast Resources. Glencore's average media sentiment score of 0.14 beat Vast Resources' score of 0.00 indicating that Glencore is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Vast Resources	Neutral
Glencore	Neutral

Glencore has a net margin of 0.15% compared to Vast Resources' net margin of -278.08%. Glencore's return on equity of 0.96% beat Vast Resources' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Vast Resources	-278.08%	-339.02%	-24.18%
Glencore	0.15%	0.96%	2.54%

Vast Resources has a beta of 2.56, meaning that its share price is 156% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Glencore has a beta of 0.527, meaning that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Glencore beats Vast Resources on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vast Resources compare to Anglo American?

Vast Resources (LON:VAST) and Anglo American (LON:AAL) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Anglo American had 1 more articles in the media than Vast Resources. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Anglo American and 0 mentions for Vast Resources. Anglo American's average media sentiment score of 0.66 beat Vast Resources' score of 0.00 indicating that Anglo American is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Vast Resources	Neutral
Anglo American	Positive

Anglo American has a net margin of -20.20% compared to Vast Resources' net margin of -278.08%. Anglo American's return on equity of -20.10% beat Vast Resources' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Vast Resources	-278.08%	-339.02%	-24.18%
Anglo American	-20.20%	-20.10%	5.94%

1.4% of Vast Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 51.6% of Anglo American shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.5% of Vast Resources shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Anglo American shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Vast Resources has a beta of 2.56, meaning that its share price is 156% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Anglo American has a beta of 0.963, meaning that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

Anglo American has a consensus target price of GBX 3,125.71, indicating a potential downside of 23.65%. Given Anglo American's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Anglo American is more favorable than Vast Resources.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Vast Resources	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Anglo American	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43

Vast Resources has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Anglo American. Anglo American is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Vast Resources, 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
Vast Resources	£273K	0.22	-£9.95M	-£0.22	N/A
Anglo American	£18.55B	2.37	-£2.07B	-£330.00	N/A

Summary

Anglo American beats Vast Resources on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vast Resources compare to South32?

Vast Resources (LON:VAST) and South32 (LON:S32) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, South32 had 1 more articles in the media than Vast Resources. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for South32 and 0 mentions for Vast Resources. Vast Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled South32'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Vast Resources	Neutral
South32	Neutral

South32 has a net margin of 5.31% compared to Vast Resources' net margin of -278.08%. South32's return on equity of 3.30% beat Vast Resources' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Vast Resources	-278.08%	-339.02%	-24.18%
South32	5.31%	3.30%	0.23%

1.4% of Vast Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.2% of South32 shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.5% of Vast Resources shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of South32 shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Vast Resources has a beta of 2.56, meaning that its share price is 156% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, South32 has a beta of 0.704, meaning that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

South32 has a consensus target price of GBX 205, indicating a potential downside of 14.58%. Given South32's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe South32 is more favorable than Vast Resources.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Vast Resources	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
South32	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

South32 has higher revenue and earnings than Vast Resources. Vast Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than South32, 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
Vast Resources	£273K	0.22	-£9.95M	-£0.22	N/A
South32	£5.71B	1.88	£100.01M	£7.00	34.29

Summary

South32 beats Vast Resources on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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VAST vs. The Competition

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Metric	Vast Resources	Other Industrial Metals & Mining Industry	Materials Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£60K	£1.69B	£5.01B	£2.79B
Dividend Yield	2.09%	6.55%	4.97%	6.09%
P/E Ratio	-0.01	31.57	23.81	366.06
Price / Sales	0.22	61,839.25	7,406.91	88,434.23
Price / Cash	2.42	24.63	27.65	27.89
Price / Book	N/A	5.87	7.09	7.66
Net Income	-£9.95M	£70.60M	£159.16M	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	N/A	3.79%	2.62%	0.68%
1 Month Performance	N/A	5.99%	3.21%	2.66%
1 Year Performance	N/A	135.21%	88.04%	87.65%

Vast Resources 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)
VAST Vast Resources	N/A	GBX 0 flat	N/A	N/A	£60K	£273K	N/A	350
BHP BHP Group	1.6377 of 5 stars	GBX 3,045.56 +4.5%	GBX 2,462.50 -19.1%	+75.8%	£154.66B	£53.99B	15.13	38,962
RIO Rio Tinto Group	1.7277 of 5 stars	GBX 7,679 +4.1%	GBX 6,860 -10.7%	+76.0%	£124.87B	£57.64B	12.62	57,000
GLEN Glencore	1.3978 of 5 stars	GBX 571.10 +2.0%	GBX 534 -6.5%	+118.7%	£66.91B	£247.54B	190.37	83,426	High Trading Volume
AAL Anglo American	1.0981 of 5 stars	GBX 3,786 +6.2%	GBX 3,125.71 -17.4%	+83.8%	£40.57B	£18.55B	N/A	129,700

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VAST vs. BHP, RIO, GLEN, AAL, and S32

How does Vast Resources compare to BHP Group?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of BHP or VAST?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, BHP or VAST?

Is BHP or VAST more profitable?

Does the media refer more to BHP or VAST?

Do analysts recommend BHP or VAST?

Which has more risk and volatility, BHP or VAST?

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How does Vast Resources compare to Rio Tinto Group?

Do analysts recommend VAST or RIO?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, VAST or RIO?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in VAST or RIO?

Does the media prefer VAST or RIO?

Is VAST or RIO more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, VAST or RIO?

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How does Vast Resources compare to Glencore?

Do analysts recommend VAST or GLEN?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, VAST or GLEN?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in VAST or GLEN?

Does the media prefer VAST or GLEN?

Is VAST or GLEN more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, VAST or GLEN?

Summary

How does Vast Resources compare to Anglo American?

Does the media favor VAST or AAL?

Is VAST or AAL more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in VAST or AAL?

Which has more volatility & risk, VAST or AAL?

Do analysts rate VAST or AAL?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, VAST or AAL?

Summary

How does Vast Resources compare to South32?

Does the media favor VAST or S32?

Is VAST or S32 more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in VAST or S32?

Which has more volatility & risk, VAST or S32?

Do analysts rate VAST or S32?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, VAST or S32?

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