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CRML vs. AUGO, KNF, TTAM, LEU, and ERO

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 Aura Minerals (AUGO), Knife River (KNF), Titan America (TTAM), Centrus Energy (LEU), and Ero Copper (ERO). These companies are all part of the "non-metallic and industrial metal mining" industry.

How does Critical Metals compare to Aura Minerals?

Aura Minerals (NASDAQ:AUGO) 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 profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership and dividends.

In the previous week, Aura Minerals had 6 more articles in the media than Critical Metals. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Aura Minerals and 4 mentions for Critical Metals. Critical Metals' average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Aura Minerals' score of 0.82 indicating that Critical Metals is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Aura Minerals
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Critical Metals
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Critical Metals has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Aura Minerals.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Aura Minerals$921.73M5.95-$79.34M$1.0860.61
Critical MetalsN/AN/A-$51.87MN/AN/A

Aura Minerals has a net margin of 7.80% compared to Critical Metals' net margin of 0.00%. Aura Minerals' return on equity of 111.96% beat Critical Metals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Aura Minerals7.80% 111.96% 19.71%
Critical Metals N/A N/A N/A

Aura Minerals currently has a consensus price target of $67.60, indicating a potential upside of 3.27%. Given Aura Minerals' higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Aura Minerals is more favorable than Critical Metals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Aura Minerals
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
Critical Metals
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

86.4% of Critical Metals shares are held by institutional investors. 65.7% of Critical Metals 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.

Summary

Aura Minerals beats Critical Metals on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Critical Metals compare to Knife River?

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

Knife River has a beta of 0.37, indicating that its stock price is 63% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Critical Metals has a beta of 1.84, indicating that its stock price is 84% more volatile than the broader market.

Knife River has higher revenue and earnings than Critical Metals.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Knife River$3.15B1.53$157.07M$2.5733.00
Critical MetalsN/AN/A-$51.87MN/AN/A

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

In the previous week, Critical Metals had 3 more articles in the media than Knife River. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Critical Metals and 1 mentions for Knife River. Critical Metals' average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Knife River's score of 0.00 indicating that Critical Metals is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

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
Knife River4.58% 9.35% 3.96%
Critical Metals N/A N/A N/A

Knife River currently has a consensus target price of $97.00, suggesting a potential upside of 14.38%. Given Knife River's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Knife River is more favorable than Critical Metals.

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

Summary

Knife River and Critical Metals tied by winning 7 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 business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, earnings and risk.

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 endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Critical Metals had 4 more articles in the media than Titan America. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Critical Metals and 0 mentions for Titan America. Critical Metals' average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Titan America's score of 0.00 indicating that Critical Metals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Critical Metals Positive
Titan America Neutral

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$1.66B2.01$185.44M$1.0118.00

Titan America has a consensus price target of $17.42, suggesting a potential downside of 4.20%. 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

Critical Metals has a beta of 1.84, indicating that its share price is 84% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Titan America has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

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%

Summary

Critical Metals and Titan America tied by winning 7 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 business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

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$452.30M7.06$77.80M$3.0253.71

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 owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.0% of Centrus Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 65.7% of Critical Metals shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Centrus Energy shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Critical Metals has a beta of 1.84, indicating that its share price is 84% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Centrus Energy has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its share price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

Centrus Energy has a consensus target price of $271.18, indicating a potential upside of 67.18%. 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, Centrus Energy had 2 more articles in the media than Critical Metals. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Centrus Energy and 4 mentions for Critical Metals. Critical Metals' average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Centrus Energy's score of 0.22 indicating that Critical Metals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Summary

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

How does Critical Metals compare to Ero Copper?

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

Ero Copper has a consensus price target of $31.50, suggesting a potential upside of 20.35%. Given Ero Copper's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Ero Copper 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
Ero Copper
0 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.53

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

Critical Metals has a beta of 1.84, suggesting that its share price is 84% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ero Copper has a beta of 1.2, suggesting that its share price is 20% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Ero Copper had 1 more articles in the media than Critical Metals. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Ero Copper and 4 mentions for Critical Metals. Critical Metals' average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Ero Copper's score of 0.42 indicating that Critical Metals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Ero Copper 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
Ero Copper$923.93M2.95$263.72M$2.819.31

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 27.33% beat Critical Metals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Critical MetalsN/A N/A N/A
Ero Copper 31.63%27.33%13.47%

Summary

Ero Copper beats Critical Metals on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CRML vs. The Competition

MetricCritical MetalsMINING IndustryMaterials SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.40B$8.90B$4.66B$12.41B
Dividend YieldN/A1.94%5.03%6.63%
P/E RatioN/A13.9923.1424.72
Price / SalesN/A160.966,055.68110.74
Price / CashN/A114.9526.8158.15
Price / Book10.863.908.786.45
Net Income-$51.87M$316.49M$157.26M$337.01M
7 Day Performance-4.30%-0.05%1.40%1.36%
1 Month Performance-13.17%-14.46%-5.15%1.68%
1 Year Performance175.82%70.15%47.03%23.97%

Critical Metals Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CRML
Critical Metals
1.3309 of 5 stars
$9.56
flat
N/A+164.1%$1.40BN/AN/A4
AUGO
Aura Minerals
3.5083 of 5 stars
$62.48
-1.8%
$67.60
+8.2%
N/A$5.24B$921.73M57.951,462
KNF
Knife River
2.4832 of 5 stars
$83.22
-3.2%
$97.00
+16.6%
+4.5%$4.71B$3.15B32.325,298
TTAM
Titan America
N/A$18.71
+0.7%
$17.42
-6.9%
+43.3%$3.45B$1.66B18.522,554
LEU
Centrus Energy
2.5659 of 5 stars
$161.02
+0.5%
$271.18
+68.4%
-8.1%$3.17B$452.30M53.28280

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This page (NASDAQ:CRML) was last updated on 7/3/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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