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?

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

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
Vast Resources-278.08% -339.02% -24.18%
BHP Group 18.98%21.41%13.98%

1.4% of Vast Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.3% of BHP Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.5% of Vast Resources 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.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vast Resources£273K0.22-£9.95M-£0.22N/A
BHP Group£53.99B2.87£9.92B£201.3015.13

In the previous week, BHP Group had 2 more articles in the media than Vast Resources. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for BHP Group and 1 mentions for Vast Resources. Vast Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat BHP Group's score of 0.37 indicating that Vast Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Vast Resources
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
BHP Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

BHP Group has a consensus target price of GBX 9,280, indicating a potential upside of 204.76%. Given BHP Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe BHP 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
BHP Group
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Vast Resources has a beta of 2.56, meaning that its share price is 156% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BHP Group has a beta of 0.825, meaning that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

BHP Group beats Vast Resources on 12 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 superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings and media sentiment.

Rio Tinto Group has a consensus target price of £177.97, suggesting a potential upside of 148.46%. 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)
7 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vast Resources£273K0.22-£9.95M-£0.22N/A
Rio Tinto Group£57.64B2.02£13.82B£608.4011.77

In the previous week, Vast Resources and Vast Resources both had 1 articles in the media. Vast Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Rio Tinto Group's score of -0.26 indicating that Vast Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Vast Resources
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Rio Tinto Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

1.4% of Vast Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.5% of Rio Tinto Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.5% of Vast Resources shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Rio Tinto Group shares are owned by company 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.

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, indicating that its stock price is 156% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Rio Tinto Group has a beta of 0.646, indicating that its stock price is 35% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Rio Tinto Group beats Vast Resources on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vast Resources compare to Glencore?

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

In the previous week, Glencore had 1 more articles in the media than Vast Resources. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Glencore and 1 mentions for Vast Resources. Glencore's average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat Vast Resources' score of 0.67 indicating that Glencore is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Glencore
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Vast Resources
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

52.8% of Glencore shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.4% of Vast Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 11.0% of Glencore 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, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Glencore currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,755, indicating a potential upside of 236.40%. Given Glencore's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Glencore is more favorable than Vast Resources.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Glencore
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
Vast Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

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
Glencore0.15% 0.96% 2.54%
Vast Resources -278.08%-339.02%-24.18%

Glencore has a beta of 0.511, meaning that its stock price is 49% 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.

Vast Resources has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Glencore£247.54B0.25-£682.18M£3.00173.90
Vast Resources£273K0.22-£9.95M-£0.22N/A

Summary

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

How does Vast Resources compare to Anglo American?

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

In the previous week, Anglo American had 1 more articles in the media than Vast Resources. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Anglo American and 1 mentions for Vast Resources. Vast Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Anglo American's score of 0.58 indicating that Vast Resources is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Anglo American
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Vast Resources
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

46.7% of Anglo American shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.4% of Vast Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Anglo American shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.5% of Vast Resources shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Vast Resources has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Anglo American£18.55B2.09-£2.07B-£330.00N/A
Vast Resources£273K0.22-£9.95M-£0.22N/A

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
Anglo American-20.20% -20.10% 5.94%
Vast Resources -278.08%-339.02%-24.18%

Anglo American has a beta of 0.979, indicating that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vast Resources has a beta of 2.56, indicating that its share price is 156% more volatile than the broader market.

Anglo American presently has a consensus target price of GBX 3,657.50, indicating a potential upside of 1.26%. Given Anglo American's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Anglo American is more favorable than Vast Resources.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Anglo American
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
Vast Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

Anglo American beats Vast Resources on 10 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 investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, risk, valuation and profitability.

1.4% of Vast Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.0% of South32 shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.5% of Vast Resources shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of South32 shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Vast Resources had 1 more articles in the media than South32. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Vast Resources and 0 mentions for South32. Vast Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat South32's score of 0.00 indicating that Vast Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Vast Resources Positive
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%

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vast Resources£273K0.22-£9.95M-£0.22N/A
South32£5.71B1.65£100.01M£7.0030.09

South32 has a consensus price target of GBX 1,210, suggesting a potential upside of 474.55%. Given South32's stronger consensus rating and higher probable 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)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Vast Resources has a beta of 2.56, suggesting that its stock price is 156% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, South32 has a beta of 0.67, suggesting that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

South32 beats Vast Resources on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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VAST vs. The Competition

MetricVast ResourcesOther Industrial Metals & Mining IndustryMaterials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£60K£1.49B£4.64B£2.77B
Dividend Yield2.09%6.55%5.02%6.16%
P/E Ratio-0.0126.7622.02366.61
Price / Sales0.2244,965.815,474.6586,103.13
Price / Cash2.4224.6326.9027.87
Price / BookN/A5.258.717.85
Net Income-£9.95M£70.60M£157.26M£5.89B
7 Day PerformanceN/A-5.15%-4.58%-0.97%
1 Month PerformanceN/A-6.96%-5.61%-0.79%
1 Year PerformanceN/A85.16%48.79%68.88%

Vast Resources Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
VAST
Vast Resources
N/AGBX 0
flat
N/AN/A£60K£273KN/A350
BHP
BHP Group
3.2013 of 5 stars
GBX 3,420
-0.8%
GBX 9,280
+171.3%
+81.1%£173.76B£53.99B16.9938,962
RIO
Rio Tinto Group
3.7977 of 5 stars
GBX 7,697
-2.5%
£177.97
+131.2%
+73.6%£125.17B£57.64B12.6557,000
GLEN
Glencore
3.9799 of 5 stars
GBX 585.30
-0.9%
GBX 1,755
+199.8%
+87.9%£68.57B£247.54B195.1083,426
AAL
Anglo American
1.4976 of 5 stars
GBX 4,089
-0.2%
GBX 3,657.50
-10.6%
+84.1%£43.81B£18.55BN/A129,700

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This page (LON:VAST) was last updated on 6/24/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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