Which has better valuation and earnings, TMC or NB?

NioCorp Developments is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than TMC the metals, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio TMC the metals N/A N/A -$319.84M -$0.79 N/A NioCorp Developments N/A N/A -$17.41M -$0.68 N/A

Is TMC or NB more profitable?

TMC the metals' return on equity of 0.00% beat NioCorp Developments' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets TMC the metals N/A N/A -77.96% NioCorp Developments N/A -12.69% -11.11%

Do analysts rate ELVR or NB?

NioCorp Developments has a consensus target price of $10.23, indicating a potential upside of 140.22%. Given NioCorp Developments' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe NioCorp Developments is more favorable than Elevra Lithium. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Elevra Lithium 1 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 NioCorp Developments 1 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.40

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, ELVR or NB?

NioCorp Developments has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Elevra Lithium. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Elevra Lithium $144.65M 7.05 -$190.58M N/A N/A NioCorp Developments N/A N/A -$17.41M -$0.68 N/A

Is ELVR or NB more profitable?

Elevra Lithium's return on equity of 0.00% beat NioCorp Developments' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Elevra Lithium N/A N/A N/A NioCorp Developments N/A -12.69% -11.11%

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NB vs. NEXA, TMC, AESI, SGML, and ELVR

Should you buy NioCorp Developments stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares NioCorp Developments 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 NioCorp Developments include Nexa Resources (NEXA), TMC the metals (TMC), Atlas Energy Solutions (AESI), Sigma Lithium (SGML), and Elevra Lithium (ELVR).

How does NioCorp Developments compare to Nexa Resources?

NioCorp Developments (NASDAQ:NB) and Nexa Resources (NYSE:NEXA) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and media sentiment.

NioCorp Developments has a beta of 0.24, suggesting that its share price is 76% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nexa Resources has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

Nexa Resources has a net margin of 6.44% compared to NioCorp Developments' net margin of 0.00%. Nexa Resources' return on equity of 16.32% beat NioCorp Developments' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NioCorp Developments	N/A	-12.69%	-11.11%
Nexa Resources	6.44%	16.32%	4.07%

Nexa Resources has higher revenue and earnings than NioCorp Developments. NioCorp Developments is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nexa Resources, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
NioCorp Developments	N/A	N/A	-$17.41M	-$0.68	N/A
Nexa Resources	$3.26B	0.52	$132.63M	$1.58	8.11

NioCorp Developments presently has a consensus price target of $10.23, indicating a potential upside of 140.22%. Nexa Resources has a consensus price target of $14.60, indicating a potential upside of 13.93%. Given NioCorp Developments' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe NioCorp Developments is more favorable than Nexa Resources.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NioCorp Developments	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40
Nexa Resources	1 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.86

4.0% of NioCorp Developments shares are held by institutional investors. 8.2% of NioCorp Developments 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.

In the previous week, Nexa Resources had 4 more articles in the media than NioCorp Developments. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Nexa Resources and 0 mentions for NioCorp Developments. NioCorp Developments' average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Nexa Resources' score of -0.08 indicating that NioCorp Developments is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
NioCorp Developments	Neutral
Nexa Resources	Neutral

Summary

Nexa Resources beats NioCorp Developments on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NioCorp Developments compare to TMC the metals?

TMC the metals (NASDAQ:TMC) and NioCorp Developments (NASDAQ:NB) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, risk and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, TMC the metals had 3 more articles in the media than NioCorp Developments. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for TMC the metals and 0 mentions for NioCorp Developments. NioCorp Developments' average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat TMC the metals' score of -0.31 indicating that NioCorp Developments is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
TMC the metals	Neutral
NioCorp Developments	Neutral

NioCorp Developments is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than TMC the metals, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
TMC the metals	N/A	N/A	-$319.84M	-$0.79	N/A
NioCorp Developments	N/A	N/A	-$17.41M	-$0.68	N/A

TMC the metals has a beta of 2.06, indicating that its stock price is 106% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NioCorp Developments has a beta of 0.24, indicating that its stock price is 76% less volatile than the broader market.

4.4% of TMC the metals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.0% of NioCorp Developments shares are owned by institutional investors. 28.5% of TMC the metals shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.2% of NioCorp Developments shares are owned by company 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.

TMC the metals presently has a consensus target price of $10.58, suggesting a potential upside of 197.28%. NioCorp Developments has a consensus target price of $10.23, suggesting a potential upside of 140.22%. Given TMC the metals' higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe TMC the metals is more favorable than NioCorp Developments.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
TMC the metals	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40
NioCorp Developments	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40

TMC the metals' return on equity of 0.00% beat NioCorp Developments' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
TMC the metals	N/A	N/A	-77.96%
NioCorp Developments	N/A	-12.69%	-11.11%

Summary

TMC the metals beats NioCorp Developments on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NioCorp Developments compare to Atlas Energy Solutions?

Atlas Energy Solutions (NYSE:AESI) and NioCorp Developments (NASDAQ:NB) are related small-cap companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Atlas Energy Solutions presently has a consensus price target of $19.63, indicating a potential upside of 82.29%. NioCorp Developments has a consensus price target of $10.23, indicating a potential upside of 140.22%. Given NioCorp Developments' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe NioCorp Developments is more favorable than Atlas Energy Solutions.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Atlas Energy Solutions	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.10
NioCorp Developments	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40

NioCorp Developments has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Atlas Energy Solutions. Atlas Energy Solutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NioCorp Developments, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Atlas Energy Solutions	$1.10B	1.23	-$50.30M	-$0.79	N/A
NioCorp Developments	N/A	N/A	-$17.41M	-$0.68	N/A

In the previous week, Atlas Energy Solutions had 7 more articles in the media than NioCorp Developments. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Atlas Energy Solutions and 0 mentions for NioCorp Developments. Atlas Energy Solutions' average media sentiment score of 1.27 beat NioCorp Developments' score of 0.00 indicating that Atlas Energy Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Atlas Energy Solutions	Positive
NioCorp Developments	Neutral

Atlas Energy Solutions has a beta of 1.13, suggesting that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NioCorp Developments has a beta of 0.24, suggesting that its share price is 76% less volatile than the broader market.

NioCorp Developments has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Atlas Energy Solutions' net margin of -9.29%. Atlas Energy Solutions' return on equity of -7.42% beat NioCorp Developments' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Atlas Energy Solutions	-9.29%	-7.42%	-4.01%
NioCorp Developments	N/A	-12.69%	-11.11%

34.6% of Atlas Energy Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.0% of NioCorp Developments shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.4% of Atlas Energy Solutions shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.2% of NioCorp Developments 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.

Summary

Atlas Energy Solutions beats NioCorp Developments on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NioCorp Developments compare to Sigma Lithium?

NioCorp Developments (NASDAQ:NB) and Sigma Lithium (NASDAQ:SGML) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations and dividends.

NioCorp Developments has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Sigma Lithium. Sigma Lithium is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NioCorp Developments, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
NioCorp Developments	N/A	N/A	-$17.41M	-$0.68	N/A
Sigma Lithium	$110.01M	10.10	-$50.19M	-$0.39	N/A

In the previous week, Sigma Lithium had 1 more articles in the media than NioCorp Developments. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Sigma Lithium and 0 mentions for NioCorp Developments. Sigma Lithium's average media sentiment score of 0.34 beat NioCorp Developments' score of 0.00 indicating that Sigma Lithium is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
NioCorp Developments	Neutral
Sigma Lithium	Neutral

4.0% of NioCorp Developments shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.9% of Sigma Lithium shares are held by institutional investors. 8.2% of NioCorp Developments shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 48.6% of Sigma Lithium shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

NioCorp Developments has a beta of 0.24, indicating that its share price is 76% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sigma Lithium has a beta of 0.61, indicating that its share price is 39% less volatile than the broader market.

NioCorp Developments presently has a consensus target price of $10.23, suggesting a potential upside of 140.22%. Sigma Lithium has a consensus target price of $18.50, suggesting a potential upside of 87.44%. Given NioCorp Developments' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe NioCorp Developments is more favorable than Sigma Lithium.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NioCorp Developments	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40
Sigma Lithium	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.17

NioCorp Developments has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Sigma Lithium's net margin of -41.84%. NioCorp Developments' return on equity of -12.69% beat Sigma Lithium's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NioCorp Developments	N/A	-12.69%	-11.11%
Sigma Lithium	-41.84%	-57.50%	-13.50%

Summary

NioCorp Developments and Sigma Lithium tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does NioCorp Developments compare to Elevra Lithium?

Elevra Lithium (NASDAQ:ELVR) and NioCorp Developments (NASDAQ:NB) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation and media sentiment.

NioCorp Developments has a consensus target price of $10.23, indicating a potential upside of 140.22%. Given NioCorp Developments' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe NioCorp Developments is more favorable than Elevra Lithium.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Elevra Lithium	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
NioCorp Developments	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40

4.0% of NioCorp Developments shares are held by institutional investors. 8.2% of NioCorp Developments shares are held 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.

In the previous week, Elevra Lithium had 2 more articles in the media than NioCorp Developments. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Elevra Lithium and 0 mentions for NioCorp Developments. Elevra Lithium's average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat NioCorp Developments' score of 0.00 indicating that Elevra Lithium is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Elevra Lithium	Positive
NioCorp Developments	Neutral

NioCorp Developments has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Elevra Lithium.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Elevra Lithium	$144.65M	7.05	-$190.58M	N/A	N/A
NioCorp Developments	N/A	N/A	-$17.41M	-$0.68	N/A

Elevra Lithium's return on equity of 0.00% beat NioCorp Developments' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Elevra Lithium	N/A	N/A	N/A
NioCorp Developments	N/A	-12.69%	-11.11%

Summary

NioCorp Developments beats Elevra Lithium on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	NioCorp Developments	Metals & Mining Industry	Materials Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$620.20M	$3.48B	$4.56B	$12.42B
Dividend Yield	N/A	5.29%	4.76%	10.03%
P/E Ratio	-6.26	21.32	20.09	24.66
Price / Sales	N/A	8,000.85	4,752.29	76.67
Price / Cash	N/A	26.27	24.35	46.71
Price / Book	8.88	9.68	8.21	6.07
Net Income	-$17.41M	$122.62M	$155.10M	$347.99M
7 Day Performance	1.67%	-1.05%	-0.80%	-0.42%
1 Month Performance	-10.13%	-4.60%	-3.46%	-4.80%
1 Year Performance	34.81%	47.39%	38.01%	18.61%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
NB NioCorp Developments	2.1842 of 5 stars	$4.26 flat	$10.23 +140.2%	+34.8%	$620.20M	N/A	N/A	8
NEXA Nexa Resources	4.8033 of 5 stars	$12.90 +0.2%	$14.60 +13.2%	+174.2%	$1.70B	$3.00B	8.16	5,615	Upcoming Earnings
TMC TMC the metals	2.0191 of 5 stars	$3.78 +3.0%	$10.58 +180.0%	-39.4%	$1.59B	N/A	N/A	30	Positive News
AESI Atlas Energy Solutions	2.9397 of 5 stars	$11.45 -4.3%	$19.63 +71.5%	-14.0%	$1.43B	$1.06B	N/A	1,511	Positive News Gap Down High Trading Volume
SGML Sigma Lithium	4.037 of 5 stars	$9.95 +3.3%	$18.50 +85.9%	+94.3%	$1.08B	$110.01M	N/A	250

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NB vs. NEXA, TMC, AESI, SGML, and ELVR

How does NioCorp Developments compare to Nexa Resources?

Which has more risk & volatility, NB or NEXA?

Is NB or NEXA more profitable?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, NB or NEXA?

Do analysts prefer NB or NEXA?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in NB or NEXA?

Does the media favor NB or NEXA?

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How does NioCorp Developments compare to TMC the metals?

Does the media prefer TMC or NB?

Which has better valuation and earnings, TMC or NB?

Which has more volatility & risk, TMC or NB?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in TMC or NB?

Do analysts prefer TMC or NB?

Is TMC or NB more profitable?

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How does NioCorp Developments compare to Atlas Energy Solutions?

Do analysts recommend AESI or NB?

Which has better earnings and valuation, AESI or NB?

Does the media refer more to AESI or NB?

Which has more risk & volatility, AESI or NB?

Is AESI or NB more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in AESI or NB?

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How does NioCorp Developments compare to Sigma Lithium?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, NB or SGML?

Does the media prefer NB or SGML?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in NB or SGML?

Which has more risk & volatility, NB or SGML?

Do analysts prefer NB or SGML?

Is NB or SGML more profitable?

Summary

How does NioCorp Developments compare to Elevra Lithium?

Do analysts rate ELVR or NB?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in ELVR or NB?

Does the media refer more to ELVR or NB?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, ELVR or NB?

Is ELVR or NB more profitable?

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