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IONR vs. LAR, TMCWW, BHP, VALE, and CCJ

Should you buy ioneer stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares ioneer 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 ioneer include Lithium Americas (Argentina) (LAR), TMC the metals (TMCWW), BHP Group (BHP), Vale (VALE), and Cameco (CCJ). These companies are all part of the "non-metallic and industrial metal mining" industry.

How does ioneer compare to Lithium Americas (Argentina)?

ioneer (NASDAQ:IONR) and Lithium Americas (Argentina) (NYSE:LAR) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, valuation and dividends.

Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s return on equity of 0.28% beat ioneer's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ioneerN/A N/A N/A
Lithium Americas (Argentina) N/A 0.28%0.21%

Lithium Americas (Argentina) has a consensus target price of $8.13, suggesting a potential upside of 14.41%. Given Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Lithium Americas (Argentina) is more favorable than ioneer.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ioneer
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Lithium Americas (Argentina)
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ioneerN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Lithium Americas (Argentina)N/AN/A-$75.45M-$0.38N/A

In the previous week, ioneer had 5 more articles in the media than Lithium Americas (Argentina). MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for ioneer and 3 mentions for Lithium Americas (Argentina). ioneer's average media sentiment score of 0.03 beat Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s score of 0.00 indicating that ioneer is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ioneer
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Lithium Americas (Argentina)
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

49.2% of Lithium Americas (Argentina) shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.8% of Lithium Americas (Argentina) shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Lithium Americas (Argentina) beats ioneer on 8 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ioneer compare to TMC the metals?

TMC the metals (NASDAQ:TMCWW) and ioneer (NASDAQ:IONR) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

In the previous week, ioneer had 6 more articles in the media than TMC the metals. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for ioneer and 2 mentions for TMC the metals. TMC the metals' average media sentiment score of 0.62 beat ioneer's score of 0.03 indicating that TMC the metals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
TMC the metals
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
ioneer
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
TMC the metalsN/A N/A N/A
ioneer N/A N/A N/A

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
TMC the metals
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
ioneer
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
TMC the metalsN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
ioneerN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Summary

ioneer beats TMC the metals on 2 of the 3 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ioneer compare to BHP Group?

BHP Group (NYSE:BHP) and ioneer (NASDAQ:IONR) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations and earnings.

3.8% of BHP Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of BHP Group shares are owned 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.

In the previous week, BHP Group had 3 more articles in the media than ioneer. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for BHP Group and 8 mentions for ioneer. BHP Group's average media sentiment score of 0.34 beat ioneer's score of 0.03 indicating that BHP Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BHP Group
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
ioneer
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 presently has a consensus target price of $69.50, indicating a potential downside of 17.56%. Given BHP Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe BHP Group is more favorable than ioneer.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BHP Group
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
ioneer
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

BHP Group has higher revenue and earnings than ioneer.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BHP Group$51.26B4.17$9.02BN/AN/A
ioneerN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BHP GroupN/A N/A N/A
ioneer N/A N/A N/A

Summary

BHP Group beats ioneer on 9 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ioneer compare to Vale?

Vale (NYSE:VALE) and ioneer (NASDAQ:IONR) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, media sentiment, earnings and valuation.

Vale has higher revenue and earnings than ioneer.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vale$38.40B1.73$2.35B$0.6721.78
ioneerN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Vale has a net margin of 7.21% compared to ioneer's net margin of 0.00%. Vale's return on equity of 21.10% beat ioneer's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vale7.21% 21.10% 9.18%
ioneer N/A N/A N/A

21.9% of Vale shares are owned by institutional investors. 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.

Vale presently has a consensus target price of $16.54, indicating a potential upside of 13.32%. Given Vale's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Vale is more favorable than ioneer.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Vale
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.53
ioneer
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

In the previous week, Vale had 2 more articles in the media than ioneer. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Vale and 8 mentions for ioneer. Vale's average media sentiment score of 0.40 beat ioneer's score of 0.03 indicating that Vale is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Vale
2 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
ioneer
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Vale beats ioneer on 11 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ioneer compare to Cameco?

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

Cameco has higher revenue and earnings than ioneer.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ioneerN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Cameco$2.49B15.96$421.96M$1.0884.55

Cameco has a net margin of 18.38% compared to ioneer's net margin of 0.00%. Cameco's return on equity of 11.05% beat ioneer's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ioneerN/A N/A N/A
Cameco 18.38%11.05%7.65%

70.2% of Cameco shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Cameco shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Cameco has a consensus price target of $146.52, suggesting a potential upside of 60.46%. Given Cameco's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Cameco is more favorable than ioneer.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ioneer
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Cameco
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.72

In the previous week, Cameco had 17 more articles in the media than ioneer. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Cameco and 8 mentions for ioneer. Cameco's average media sentiment score of 0.51 beat ioneer's score of 0.03 indicating that Cameco is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ioneer
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Cameco
12 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Cameco beats ioneer on 11 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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IONR vs. The Competition

MetricioneerOther Industrial Metals & Mining IndustryMaterials SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market CapN/A$1.50B$4.57B$12.55B
Dividend YieldN/A6.58%5.02%8.00%
P/E RatioN/A17.9421.0524.40
Price / SalesN/A52,522.206,320.63117.91
Price / CashN/A24.6324.1749.36
Price / BookN/A5.548.756.35
Net IncomeN/A$70.60M$157.11M$330.89M
7 Day Performance-7.40%-0.94%-0.41%-0.87%
1 Month Performance-3.46%-6.23%-3.73%-0.26%
1 Year Performance31.47%66.38%38.77%20.20%

ioneer Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
IONR
ioneer
1.0347 of 5 stars
$3.85
-2.0%
N/A+36.5%$0.00N/AN/AN/A
LAR
Lithium Americas (Argentina)
2.477 of 5 stars
$8.17
-1.2%
$8.13
-0.5%
+181.5%$0.00N/AN/A850
TMCWW
TMC the metals
N/A$0.15
-0.1%
N/A-94.5%$0.00N/AN/A30
BHP
BHP Group
1.8491 of 5 stars
$82.26
-1.3%
$69.50
-15.5%
+56.3%$211.44B$51.26BN/A90,000
VALE
Vale
4.1881 of 5 stars
$14.92
-0.8%
$16.85
+12.9%
+39.8%$68.27B$38.40B22.2665,805

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This page (NASDAQ:IONR) was last updated on 7/14/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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