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$2.90 -0.01 (-0.34%)
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AQMS vs. APWC, HWM, MT, TS, and PKX

Should you buy Aqua Metals stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Aqua 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 Aqua Metals include Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (APWC), Howmet Aerospace (HWM), ArcelorMittal (MT), Tenaris (TS), and POSCO (PKX). These companies are all part of the "steel works" industry.

How does Aqua Metals compare to Asia Pacific Wire & Cable?

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (NASDAQ:APWC) and Aqua Metals (NASDAQ:AQMS) are both small-cap steel works companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, risk, dividends and earnings.

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable has higher revenue and earnings than Aqua Metals. Aqua Metals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Asia Pacific Wire & Cable, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable$489.68M0.07$3.67M$0.305.49
Aqua Metals$30K324.80-$22.65M-$10.85N/A

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Aqua Metals
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, Aqua Metals had 2 more articles in the media than Asia Pacific Wire & Cable. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Aqua Metals and 1 mentions for Asia Pacific Wire & Cable. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Aqua Metals' score of 0.54 indicating that Asia Pacific Wire & Cable is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Very Positive
Aqua Metals Positive

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable has a beta of 0.64, meaning that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aqua Metals has a beta of 0.26, meaning that its share price is 74% less volatile than the broader market.

1.0% of Asia Pacific Wire & Cable shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.0% of Aqua Metals shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Asia Pacific Wire & Cable shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.3% of Aqua Metals shares are held 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.

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable has a net margin of 1.27% compared to Aqua Metals' net margin of 0.00%. Asia Pacific Wire & Cable's return on equity of 2.18% beat Aqua Metals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable1.27% 2.18% 1.37%
Aqua Metals N/A -185.00%-129.28%

Summary

Asia Pacific Wire & Cable beats Aqua Metals on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aqua Metals compare to Howmet Aerospace?

Aqua Metals (NASDAQ:AQMS) and Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM) are both steel works companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and dividends.

Howmet Aerospace has a net margin of 20.23% compared to Aqua Metals' net margin of 0.00%. Howmet Aerospace's return on equity of 29.27% beat Aqua Metals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Aqua MetalsN/A -185.00% -129.28%
Howmet Aerospace 20.23%29.27%13.20%

Howmet Aerospace has a consensus price target of $287.53, suggesting a potential upside of 7.12%. Given Howmet Aerospace's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Howmet Aerospace is more favorable than Aqua Metals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Aqua Metals
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Howmet Aerospace
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82

Aqua Metals has a beta of 0.26, suggesting that its share price is 74% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Howmet Aerospace has a beta of 1.19, suggesting that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

Howmet Aerospace has higher revenue and earnings than Aqua Metals. Aqua Metals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Howmet Aerospace, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Aqua Metals$30K324.80-$22.65M-$10.85N/A
Howmet Aerospace$8.25B13.01$1.51B$4.3162.28

In the previous week, Howmet Aerospace had 14 more articles in the media than Aqua Metals. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Howmet Aerospace and 3 mentions for Aqua Metals. Howmet Aerospace's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Aqua Metals' score of 0.54 indicating that Howmet Aerospace is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Aqua Metals
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Howmet Aerospace
12 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

22.0% of Aqua Metals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.5% of Howmet Aerospace shares are held by institutional investors. 8.3% of Aqua Metals shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Howmet Aerospace shares are held 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.

Summary

Howmet Aerospace beats Aqua Metals on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aqua Metals compare to ArcelorMittal?

ArcelorMittal (NYSE:MT) and Aqua Metals (NASDAQ:AQMS) are both steel works companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and profitability.

ArcelorMittal presently has a consensus target price of $61.07, suggesting a potential upside of 1.82%. Given ArcelorMittal's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe ArcelorMittal is more favorable than Aqua Metals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ArcelorMittal
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
Aqua Metals
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

ArcelorMittal has higher revenue and earnings than Aqua Metals. Aqua Metals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ArcelorMittal, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ArcelorMittal$61.35B0.76$3.15B$3.8115.74
Aqua Metals$30K324.80-$22.65M-$10.85N/A

ArcelorMittal has a beta of 1.53, meaning that its stock price is 53% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aqua Metals has a beta of 0.26, meaning that its stock price is 74% less volatile than the broader market.

ArcelorMittal has a net margin of 4.71% compared to Aqua Metals' net margin of 0.00%. ArcelorMittal's return on equity of 4.77% beat Aqua Metals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ArcelorMittal4.71% 4.77% 2.75%
Aqua Metals N/A -185.00%-129.28%

9.3% of ArcelorMittal shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.0% of Aqua Metals shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of ArcelorMittal shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.3% of Aqua Metals shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Aqua Metals had 1 more articles in the media than ArcelorMittal. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Aqua Metals and 2 mentions for ArcelorMittal. ArcelorMittal's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Aqua Metals' score of 0.54 indicating that ArcelorMittal is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ArcelorMittal
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Aqua Metals
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

ArcelorMittal beats Aqua Metals on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aqua Metals compare to Tenaris?

Aqua Metals (NASDAQ:AQMS) and Tenaris (NYSE:TS) are both steel works companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, risk, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends and analyst recommendations.

22.0% of Aqua Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.5% of Tenaris shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.3% of Aqua Metals shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Tenaris shares are owned 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.

Aqua Metals has a beta of 0.26, suggesting that its share price is 74% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tenaris has a beta of 0.82, suggesting that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market.

Tenaris has higher revenue and earnings than Aqua Metals. Aqua Metals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tenaris, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Aqua Metals$30K324.80-$22.65M-$10.85N/A
Tenaris$11.98B2.50$1.93B$3.7814.81

Tenaris has a net margin of 16.17% compared to Aqua Metals' net margin of 0.00%. Tenaris' return on equity of 11.53% beat Aqua Metals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Aqua MetalsN/A -185.00% -129.28%
Tenaris 16.17%11.53%9.66%

In the previous week, Aqua Metals had 2 more articles in the media than Tenaris. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Aqua Metals and 1 mentions for Tenaris. Aqua Metals' average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat Tenaris' score of -0.35 indicating that Aqua Metals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Aqua Metals
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Tenaris
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Tenaris has a consensus target price of $60.12, suggesting a potential upside of 7.40%. Given Tenaris' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Tenaris is more favorable than Aqua Metals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Aqua Metals
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Tenaris
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

Tenaris beats Aqua Metals on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aqua Metals compare to POSCO?

Aqua Metals (NASDAQ:AQMS) and POSCO (NYSE:PKX) are both steel works companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership and valuation.

Aqua Metals has a beta of 0.26, suggesting that its share price is 74% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, POSCO has a beta of 1.52, suggesting that its share price is 52% more volatile than the broader market.

POSCO has higher revenue and earnings than Aqua Metals. Aqua Metals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than POSCO, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Aqua Metals$30K324.80-$22.65M-$10.85N/A
POSCO$48.64B0.31$483.48M$1.6929.46

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Aqua Metals
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
POSCO
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

POSCO has a net margin of 1.19% compared to Aqua Metals' net margin of 0.00%. POSCO's return on equity of 1.34% beat Aqua Metals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Aqua MetalsN/A -185.00% -129.28%
POSCO 1.19%1.34%0.80%

In the previous week, POSCO had 1 more articles in the media than Aqua Metals. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for POSCO and 3 mentions for Aqua Metals. Aqua Metals' average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat POSCO's score of 0.27 indicating that Aqua Metals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Aqua Metals
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
POSCO
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

22.0% of Aqua Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.3% of Aqua Metals shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of POSCO shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

POSCO beats Aqua Metals on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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AQMS vs. The Competition

MetricAqua MetalsWaste Removal Svcs IndustryBusiness SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$9.74M$10.33B$6.83B$12.17B
Dividend YieldN/A1.04%3.16%6.11%
P/E Ratio-0.2778.4428.4624.17
Price / Sales324.8025.68382.10101.77
Price / CashN/A13.9323.0636.93
Price / Book0.594.855.726.38
Net Income-$22.65M$387.83M$206.59M$337.00M
7 Day Performance-7.94%-0.59%-0.57%-0.20%
1 Month Performance-31.28%-1.01%-3.38%-1.40%
1 Year Performance-44.23%-0.37%27.68%27.76%

Aqua Metals Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
AQMS
Aqua Metals
0.9276 of 5 stars
$2.90
-0.3%
N/A-44.2%$9.74M$30KN/A20
APWC
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable
1.3722 of 5 stars
$1.91
-8.7%
N/A-1.4%$39.93M$519.94M6.461,175
HWM
Howmet Aerospace
4.2524 of 5 stars
$277.24
-1.1%
$287.53
+3.7%
+45.0%$110.68B$8.25B64.1825,430
MT
ArcelorMittal
4.5595 of 5 stars
$63.72
-0.1%
$61.07
-4.2%
+91.8%$49.32B$61.35B16.70125,554
TS
Tenaris
3.1871 of 5 stars
$57.96
-0.3%
$60.12
+3.7%
+51.7%$31.03B$11.98B15.3224,875

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