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Critical Metals (CRML) Competitors

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$10.98 -0.16 (-1.44%)
Closing price 05/22/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$11.00 +0.02 (+0.15%)
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CRML vs. KNF, LEU, TTAM, ERO, and AESI

Should you buy Critical Metals stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Critical 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 Critical Metals include Knife River (KNF), Centrus Energy (LEU), Titan America (TTAM), Ero Copper (ERO), and Atlas Energy Solutions (AESI). These companies are all part of the "non-metallic and industrial metal mining" industry.

How does Critical Metals compare to Knife River?

Critical Metals (NASDAQ:CRML) and Knife River (NYSE:KNF) are both non-metallic and industrial metal mining companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends and earnings.

Critical Metals has a beta of 1.92, suggesting that its share price is 92% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Knife River has a beta of 0.55, suggesting that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Critical Metals had 11 more articles in the media than Knife River. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Critical Metals and 2 mentions for Knife River. Knife River's average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat Critical Metals' score of 0.11 indicating that Knife River is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Critical Metals
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Knife River
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Knife River has a consensus target price of $98.00, suggesting a potential upside of 35.35%. Given Knife River's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Knife River is more favorable than Critical Metals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Critical Metals
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Knife River
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Knife River has a net margin of 4.58% compared to Critical Metals' net margin of 0.00%. Knife River's return on equity of 9.35% beat Critical Metals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Critical MetalsN/A N/A N/A
Knife River 4.58%9.35%3.96%

Knife River has higher revenue and earnings than Critical Metals.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Critical MetalsN/AN/A-$51.87MN/AN/A
Knife River$3.20B1.28$157.07M$2.5728.17

86.4% of Critical Metals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.1% of Knife River shares are held by institutional investors. 65.7% of Critical Metals shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Knife River 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.

Summary

Knife River beats Critical Metals on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Critical Metals compare to Centrus Energy?

Critical Metals (NASDAQ:CRML) and Centrus Energy (NYSE:LEU) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, profitability and earnings.

Centrus Energy has a consensus price target of $268.18, suggesting a potential upside of 49.61%. Given Centrus Energy's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Centrus Energy is more favorable than Critical Metals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Critical Metals
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Centrus Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

In the previous week, Critical Metals had 9 more articles in the media than Centrus Energy. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Critical Metals and 4 mentions for Centrus Energy. Centrus Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.45 beat Critical Metals' score of 0.11 indicating that Centrus Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Critical Metals
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Centrus Energy
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Centrus Energy has a net margin of 13.40% compared to Critical Metals' net margin of 0.00%. Centrus Energy's return on equity of 13.10% beat Critical Metals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Critical MetalsN/A N/A N/A
Centrus Energy 13.40%13.10%3.51%

86.4% of Critical Metals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.0% of Centrus Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 65.7% of Critical Metals shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Centrus Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Centrus Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Critical Metals.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Critical MetalsN/AN/A-$51.87MN/AN/A
Centrus Energy$448.70M7.86$77.80M$3.0259.35

Critical Metals has a beta of 1.92, suggesting that its share price is 92% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Centrus Energy has a beta of 1.43, suggesting that its share price is 43% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Centrus Energy beats Critical Metals on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Critical Metals compare to Titan America?

Critical Metals (NASDAQ:CRML) and Titan America (NYSE:TTAM) are both non-metallic and industrial metal mining companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings and dividends.

86.4% of Critical Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. 65.7% of Critical Metals shares are owned by 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, Critical Metals had 8 more articles in the media than Titan America. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Critical Metals and 5 mentions for Titan America. Titan America's average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat Critical Metals' score of 0.11 indicating that Titan America is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Critical Metals
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Titan America
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Titan America has a net margin of 11.08% compared to Critical Metals' net margin of 0.00%. Titan America's return on equity of 18.35% beat Critical Metals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Critical MetalsN/A N/A N/A
Titan America 11.08%18.35%9.91%

Titan America has higher revenue and earnings than Critical Metals.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Critical MetalsN/AN/A-$51.87MN/AN/A
Titan America$1.67B1.67$185.44M$1.0114.99

Critical Metals has a beta of 1.92, indicating that its share price is 92% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Titan America has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

Titan America has a consensus price target of $17.42, suggesting a potential upside of 15.03%. Given Titan America's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Titan America is more favorable than Critical Metals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Critical Metals
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Titan America
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.14

Summary

Titan America beats Critical Metals on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Critical Metals compare to Ero Copper?

Ero Copper (NYSE:ERO) and Critical Metals (NASDAQ:CRML) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment and dividends.

Ero Copper has a net margin of 31.63% compared to Critical Metals' net margin of 0.00%. Ero Copper's return on equity of 29.86% beat Critical Metals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ero Copper31.63% 29.86% 14.08%
Critical Metals N/A N/A N/A

Ero Copper has higher revenue and earnings than Critical Metals.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ero Copper$785.80M3.58$263.72M$2.819.61
Critical MetalsN/AN/A-$51.87MN/AN/A

Ero Copper has a beta of 1.13, suggesting that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Critical Metals has a beta of 1.92, suggesting that its stock price is 92% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Critical Metals had 11 more articles in the media than Ero Copper. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Critical Metals and 2 mentions for Ero Copper. Critical Metals' average media sentiment score of 0.11 beat Ero Copper's score of 0.04 indicating that Critical Metals is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ero Copper
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Critical Metals
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

71.3% of Ero Copper shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.4% of Critical Metals shares are held by institutional investors. 65.7% of Critical Metals shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Ero Copper presently has a consensus target price of $31.50, suggesting a potential upside of 16.65%. Given Ero Copper's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Ero Copper is more favorable than Critical Metals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ero Copper
0 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.53
Critical Metals
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Ero Copper beats Critical Metals on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Critical Metals compare to Atlas Energy Solutions?

Atlas Energy Solutions (NYSE:AESI) and Critical Metals (NASDAQ:CRML) are both non-metallic and industrial metal mining companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

34.6% of Atlas Energy Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.4% of Critical Metals shares are held by institutional investors. 16.4% of Atlas Energy Solutions shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 65.7% of Critical Metals shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Critical Metals has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Atlas Energy Solutions' net margin of -9.29%. Critical Metals' return on equity of 0.00% beat Atlas Energy Solutions' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Atlas Energy Solutions-9.29% -7.42% -4.01%
Critical Metals N/A N/A N/A

Atlas Energy Solutions presently has a consensus price target of $18.57, suggesting a potential downside of 2.72%. Given Atlas Energy Solutions' higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Atlas Energy Solutions is more favorable than Critical Metals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Atlas Energy Solutions
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Critical Metals
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Atlas Energy Solutions has higher revenue and earnings than Critical Metals.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Atlas Energy Solutions$1.10B2.18-$50.30M-$0.79N/A
Critical MetalsN/AN/A-$51.87MN/AN/A

Atlas Energy Solutions has a beta of 1.08, meaning that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Critical Metals has a beta of 1.92, meaning that its share price is 92% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Critical Metals had 12 more articles in the media than Atlas Energy Solutions. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Critical Metals and 1 mentions for Atlas Energy Solutions. Atlas Energy Solutions' average media sentiment score of 1.56 beat Critical Metals' score of 0.11 indicating that Atlas Energy Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Atlas Energy Solutions
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Critical Metals
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Critical Metals beats Atlas Energy Solutions on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CRML vs. The Competition

MetricCritical MetalsMINING IndustryMaterials SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.41B$9.93B$4.78B$12.31B
Dividend YieldN/A1.65%5.02%5.31%
P/E RatioN/A14.6322.8925.66
Price / SalesN/A148.236,745.9283.69
Price / CashN/A121.5427.2156.72
Price / Book12.483.976.667.14
Net Income-$51.87M$318.88M$156.96M$335.72M
7 Day Performance-1.79%-2.32%-1.41%3.03%
1 Month Performance3.20%-4.29%-1.09%2.88%
1 Year Performance617.65%115.03%73.08%35.20%

Critical Metals Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CRML
Critical Metals
1.4219 of 5 stars
$10.98
-1.4%
N/A+603.8%$1.41BN/AN/A4
KNF
Knife River
3.5399 of 5 stars
$71.04
-4.7%
$98.00
+37.9%
-25.1%$4.03B$3.15B27.635,298
LEU
Centrus Energy
3.8693 of 5 stars
$166.96
-3.5%
$268.18
+60.6%
+92.4%$3.28B$448.70M55.24280
TTAM
Titan America
4.4735 of 5 stars
$15.40
-0.4%
$17.42
+13.1%
+9.5%$2.84B$1.66B15.232,554
ERO
Ero Copper
3.9993 of 5 stars
$26.11
-2.3%
$31.50
+20.7%
+95.2%$2.72B$785.80M9.293,690

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This page (NASDAQ:CRML) was last updated on 5/23/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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