Do analysts prefer CHNR or FMST?

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score China Natural Resources 1 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.00 Foremost Clean Energy 1 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.00

Which has higher earnings and valuation, CHNR or FMST?

Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio China Natural Resources N/A N/A -$180K N/A N/A Foremost Clean Energy N/A N/A -$4.99M -$0.42 N/A

Is CHNR or FMST more profitable?

China Natural Resources' return on equity of 0.00% beat Foremost Clean Energy's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets China Natural Resources N/A N/A N/A Foremost Clean Energy N/A -24.25% -22.55%

Do analysts prefer CHNR or CUX?

Given CopperTech Metals' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe CopperTech Metals is more favorable than China Natural Resources. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score China Natural Resources 1 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.00 CopperTech Metals 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, CHNR or CUX?

Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio China Natural Resources N/A N/A -$180K N/A N/A CopperTech Metals N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Is CHNR or CUX more profitable?

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets China Natural Resources N/A N/A N/A CopperTech Metals N/A N/A N/A

Do analysts rate CRMLW or CHNR?

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Critical Metals 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 China Natural Resources 1 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.00

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, CRMLW or CHNR?

Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Critical Metals N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A China Natural Resources N/A N/A -$180K N/A N/A

Is CRMLW or CHNR more profitable?

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Critical Metals N/A N/A N/A China Natural Resources N/A N/A N/A

Do analysts prefer CHNR or IONR?

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score China Natural Resources 1 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.00 ioneer 1 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.00

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, CHNR or IONR?

Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio China Natural Resources N/A N/A -$180K N/A N/A ioneer N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Is CHNR or IONR more profitable?

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets China Natural Resources N/A N/A N/A ioneer N/A N/A N/A

Which has higher earnings and valuation, LAR or CHNR?

Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Lithium Americas (Argentina) N/A N/A -$75.45M -$0.34 N/A China Natural Resources N/A N/A -$180K N/A N/A

Is LAR or CHNR more profitable?

Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s return on equity of 0.95% beat China Natural Resources' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Lithium Americas (Argentina) N/A 0.95% 0.70% China Natural Resources N/A N/A N/A

Does the media refer more to LAR or CHNR?

In the previous week, China Natural Resources had 1 more articles in the media than Lithium Americas (Argentina). MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for China Natural Resources and 2 mentions for Lithium Americas (Argentina). China Natural Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s score of 0.00 indicating that China Natural Resources is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Lithium Americas (Argentina) 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral China Natural Resources 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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CHNR vs. FMST, CUX, CRMLW, IONR, and LAR

Should you buy China Natural Resources stock or one of its competitors? China Natural Resources's main competitors and comparable companies include Foremost Clean Energy (FMST), CopperTech Metals (CUX), Critical Metals (CRMLW), ioneer (IONR), and Lithium Americas (Argentina) (LAR). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "diversified metals & mining" industry.

How does China Natural Resources compare to Foremost Clean Energy?

China Natural Resources (NASDAQ:CHNR) and Foremost Clean Energy (NASDAQ:FMST) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
China Natural Resources	N/A	N/A	-$180K	N/A	N/A
Foremost Clean Energy	N/A	N/A	-$4.99M	-$0.42	N/A

China Natural Resources has a beta of 0.12, meaning that its share price is 88% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Foremost Clean Energy has a beta of 4.71, meaning that its share price is 371% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, China Natural Resources had 2 more articles in the media than Foremost Clean Energy. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for China Natural Resources and 1 mentions for Foremost Clean Energy. Foremost Clean Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat China Natural Resources' score of 0.70 indicating that Foremost Clean Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
China Natural Resources	Positive
Foremost Clean Energy	Very Positive

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
China Natural Resources	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00
Foremost Clean Energy	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

0.0% of China Natural Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of Foremost Clean Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 23.2% of China Natural Resources shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

China Natural Resources' return on equity of 0.00% beat Foremost Clean Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
China Natural Resources	N/A	N/A	N/A
Foremost Clean Energy	N/A	-24.25%	-22.55%

Summary

China Natural Resources beats Foremost Clean Energy on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does China Natural Resources compare to CopperTech Metals?

China Natural Resources (NASDAQ:CHNR) and CopperTech Metals (NYSE:CUX) are both materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
China Natural Resources	N/A	N/A	N/A
CopperTech Metals	N/A	N/A	N/A

Given CopperTech Metals' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe CopperTech Metals is more favorable than China Natural Resources.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
China Natural Resources	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00
CopperTech Metals	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
China Natural Resources	N/A	N/A	-$180K	N/A	N/A
CopperTech Metals	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

In the previous week, China Natural Resources had 3 more articles in the media than CopperTech Metals. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for China Natural Resources and 0 mentions for CopperTech Metals. China Natural Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat CopperTech Metals' score of 0.00 indicating that China Natural Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
China Natural Resources	Positive
CopperTech Metals	Neutral

0.0% of China Natural Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 23.2% of China Natural 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.

Summary

China Natural Resources beats CopperTech Metals on 5 of the 6 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does China Natural Resources compare to Critical Metals?

Critical Metals (NASDAQ:CRMLW) and China Natural Resources (NASDAQ:CHNR) are both materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Critical Metals	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
China Natural Resources	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Critical Metals	N/A	N/A	N/A
China Natural Resources	N/A	N/A	N/A

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Critical Metals	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
China Natural Resources	N/A	N/A	-$180K	N/A	N/A

In the previous week, China Natural Resources had 2 more articles in the media than Critical Metals. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for China Natural Resources and 1 mentions for Critical Metals. Critical Metals' average media sentiment score of 1.71 beat China Natural Resources' score of 0.70 indicating that Critical Metals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Critical Metals	Very Positive
China Natural Resources	Positive

Summary

China Natural Resources beats Critical Metals on 4 of the 5 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does China Natural Resources compare to ioneer?

China Natural Resources (NASDAQ:CHNR) and ioneer (NASDAQ:IONR) are both materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, earnings, risk and institutional ownership.

0.0% of China Natural Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 23.2% of China Natural Resources shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
China Natural Resources	N/A	N/A	-$180K	N/A	N/A
ioneer	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
China Natural Resources	N/A	N/A	N/A
ioneer	N/A	N/A	N/A

In the previous week, China Natural Resources had 2 more articles in the media than ioneer. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for China Natural Resources and 1 mentions for ioneer. ioneer's average media sentiment score of 1.79 beat China Natural Resources' score of 0.70 indicating that ioneer is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
China Natural Resources	Positive
ioneer	Very Positive

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
China Natural Resources	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00
ioneer	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

Summary

China Natural Resources beats ioneer on 3 of the 4 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does China Natural Resources compare to Lithium Americas (Argentina)?

Lithium Americas (Argentina) (NYSE:LAR) and China Natural Resources (NASDAQ:CHNR) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, China Natural Resources had 1 more articles in the media than Lithium Americas (Argentina). MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for China Natural Resources and 2 mentions for Lithium Americas (Argentina). China Natural Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s score of 0.00 indicating that China Natural Resources is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Lithium Americas (Argentina)	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
China Natural Resources	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Lithium Americas (Argentina) presently has a consensus target price of $9.32, indicating a potential upside of 96.76%. Given Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Lithium Americas (Argentina) is more favorable than China Natural Resources.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Lithium Americas (Argentina)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75
China Natural Resources	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

49.2% of Lithium Americas (Argentina) shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of China Natural Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 19.8% of Lithium Americas (Argentina) shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 23.2% of China Natural Resources shares are held by company 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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Lithium Americas (Argentina)	N/A	N/A	-$75.45M	-$0.34	N/A
China Natural Resources	N/A	N/A	-$180K	N/A	N/A

Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s return on equity of 0.95% beat China Natural Resources' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Lithium Americas (Argentina)	N/A	0.95%	0.70%
China Natural Resources	N/A	N/A	N/A

Summary

Lithium Americas (Argentina) beats China Natural Resources on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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This chart shows the average media sentiment of NASDAQ and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

CHNR vs. The Competition

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Metric	China Natural Resources	Metals & Mining Industry	Materials Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$5.12M	$3.70B	$4.69B	$12.88B
Dividend Yield	N/A	5.25%	4.78%	19.59%
P/E Ratio	N/A	23.61	23.68	25.30
Price / Sales	N/A	26,762.85	15,939.18	75.05
Price / Cash	N/A	26.94	24.84	52.75
Price / Book	0.41	11.63	9.67	5.97
Net Income	-$180K	$127.18M	$159.17M	$380.69M
7 Day Performance	0.25%	-2.80%	-2.22%	-3.42%
1 Month Performance	7.41%	-6.12%	-5.43%	-5.96%
1 Year Performance	-40.56%	9.33%	9.31%	-5.59%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
CHNR China Natural Resources	0.7504 of 5 stars	$4.06 +3.3%	N/A	-42.1%	$5.12M	N/A	N/A	9	Short Interest Increase
FMST Foremost Clean Energy	0.9937 of 5 stars	$0.56 +13.2%	N/A	-87.3%	$8.59M	N/A	N/A	2	Gap Down High Trading Volume
CUX CopperTech Metals	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	$0.00	N/A	N/A	5,300	High Trading Volume
CRMLW Critical Metals	N/A	$2.40 -0.8%	N/A	-90.5%	$0.00	N/A	N/A	4	Positive News
IONR ioneer	N/A	$3.01 -3.8%	N/A	-63.2%	$0.00	N/A	N/A	29	Gap Down

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China Natural Resources (CHNR) Competitors

CHNR vs. FMST, CUX, CRMLW, IONR, and LAR

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China Natural Resources (CHNR) Competitors

CHNR vs. FMST, CUX, CRMLW, IONR, and LAR

How does China Natural Resources compare to Foremost Clean Energy?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, CHNR or FMST?

Which has more volatility and risk, CHNR or FMST?

Does the media refer more to CHNR or FMST?

Do analysts prefer CHNR or FMST?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in CHNR or FMST?

Is CHNR or FMST more profitable?

Summary

How does China Natural Resources compare to CopperTech Metals?

Is CHNR or CUX more profitable?

Do analysts prefer CHNR or CUX?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, CHNR or CUX?

Does the media favor CHNR or CUX?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in CHNR or CUX?

Summary

How does China Natural Resources compare to Critical Metals?

Do analysts rate CRMLW or CHNR?

Is CRMLW or CHNR more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of CRMLW or CHNR?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, CRMLW or CHNR?

Does the media refer more to CRMLW or CHNR?

Summary

How does China Natural Resources compare to ioneer?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of CHNR or IONR?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, CHNR or IONR?

Is CHNR or IONR more profitable?

Does the media refer more to CHNR or IONR?

Do analysts prefer CHNR or IONR?

Summary

How does China Natural Resources compare to Lithium Americas (Argentina)?

Does the media refer more to LAR or CHNR?

Do analysts rate LAR or CHNR?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of LAR or CHNR?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, LAR or CHNR?

Is LAR or CHNR more profitable?

Summary

New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

Media Sentiment Over Time

CHNR vs. The Competition

China Natural Resources Competitors List

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