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SND vs. DC, THM, ABAT, LZM, and EU

Should you buy Smart Sand stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Smart Sand 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 Smart Sand include Dakota Gold (DC), International Tower Hill Mines (THM), American Battery Technology (ABAT), Lifezone Metals (LZM), and enCore Energy (EU). These companies are all part of the "non-metallic and industrial metal mining" industry.

How does Smart Sand compare to Dakota Gold?

Dakota Gold (NYSE:DC) and Smart Sand (NASDAQ:SND) are both small-cap 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 dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and risk.

Smart Sand has a net margin of 6.07% compared to Dakota Gold's net margin of 0.00%. Smart Sand's return on equity of 0.00% beat Dakota Gold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dakota GoldN/A -37.64% -35.60%
Smart Sand 6.07%N/A N/A

Dakota Gold presently has a consensus price target of $11.70, indicating a potential upside of 133.53%. Given Dakota Gold's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Dakota Gold is more favorable than Smart Sand.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dakota Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
Smart Sand
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, Dakota Gold had 1 more articles in the media than Smart Sand. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Dakota Gold and 2 mentions for Smart Sand. Smart Sand's average media sentiment score of 1.46 beat Dakota Gold's score of 0.00 indicating that Smart Sand is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dakota Gold
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Smart Sand
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

37.4% of Dakota Gold shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.2% of Smart Sand shares are held by institutional investors. 8.5% of Dakota Gold shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 34.0% of Smart Sand shares are held by 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.

Smart Sand has higher revenue and earnings than Dakota Gold. Dakota Gold is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Smart Sand, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dakota GoldN/AN/A-$36.45M-$0.30N/A
Smart Sand$330.15M0.71$1.35M$0.559.91

Dakota Gold has a beta of 1.14, meaning that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Smart Sand has a beta of 0.32, meaning that its stock price is 68% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Smart Sand beats Dakota Gold on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Smart Sand compare to International Tower Hill Mines?

International Tower Hill Mines (NYSE:THM) and Smart Sand (NASDAQ:SND) are both small-cap 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, dividends, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and risk.

International Tower Hill Mines has a beta of 0.88, suggesting that its share price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Smart Sand has a beta of 0.32, suggesting that its share price is 68% less volatile than the broader market.

54.6% of International Tower Hill Mines shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.2% of Smart Sand shares are held by institutional investors. 2.1% of International Tower Hill Mines shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 34.0% of Smart Sand shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
International Tower Hill Mines
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Smart Sand
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Smart Sand has a net margin of 6.07% compared to International Tower Hill Mines' net margin of 0.00%. Smart Sand's return on equity of 0.00% beat International Tower Hill Mines' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
International Tower Hill MinesN/A -5.82% -5.80%
Smart Sand 6.07%N/A N/A

Smart Sand has higher revenue and earnings than International Tower Hill Mines. International Tower Hill Mines is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Smart Sand, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
International Tower Hill MinesN/AN/A-$3.40M-$0.01N/A
Smart Sand$330.15M0.71$1.35M$0.559.91

In the previous week, Smart Sand had 1 more articles in the media than International Tower Hill Mines. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Smart Sand and 1 mentions for International Tower Hill Mines. Smart Sand's average media sentiment score of 1.46 beat International Tower Hill Mines' score of 0.00 indicating that Smart Sand is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
International Tower Hill Mines
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Smart Sand
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Smart Sand beats International Tower Hill Mines on 11 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Smart Sand compare to American Battery Technology?

American Battery Technology (NASDAQ:ABAT) and Smart Sand (NASDAQ:SND) are both small-cap non-metallic and industrial metal mining companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

American Battery Technology currently has a consensus price target of $6.00, suggesting a potential upside of 92.93%. Given American Battery Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe American Battery Technology is more favorable than Smart Sand.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
American Battery Technology
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Smart Sand
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

American Battery Technology has a beta of -0.01, indicating that its share price is 101% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Smart Sand has a beta of 0.32, indicating that its share price is 68% less volatile than the broader market.

Smart Sand has higher revenue and earnings than American Battery Technology. American Battery Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Smart Sand, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
American Battery Technology$4.29M98.89-$46.76M-$0.52N/A
Smart Sand$330.15M0.71$1.35M$0.559.91

Smart Sand has a net margin of 6.07% compared to American Battery Technology's net margin of -390.48%. Smart Sand's return on equity of 0.00% beat American Battery Technology's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
American Battery Technology-390.48% -63.85% -59.33%
Smart Sand 6.07%N/A N/A

9.9% of American Battery Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.2% of Smart Sand shares are held by institutional investors. 2.8% of American Battery Technology shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 34.0% of Smart Sand shares are held 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, Smart Sand had 2 more articles in the media than American Battery Technology. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Smart Sand and 0 mentions for American Battery Technology. Smart Sand's average media sentiment score of 1.46 beat American Battery Technology's score of 0.00 indicating that Smart Sand is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
American Battery Technology Neutral
Smart Sand Positive

Summary

Smart Sand beats American Battery Technology on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Smart Sand compare to Lifezone Metals?

Smart Sand (NASDAQ:SND) and Lifezone Metals (NYSE:LZM) are both small-cap non-metallic and industrial metal mining companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, risk, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Smart Sand has a beta of 0.32, meaning that its share price is 68% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lifezone Metals has a beta of 1.22, meaning that its share price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

Smart Sand has higher revenue and earnings than Lifezone Metals. Lifezone Metals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Smart Sand, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Smart Sand$330.15M0.71$1.35M$0.559.91
Lifezone Metals$1.06M345.67-$13.63M-$4.67N/A

35.2% of Smart Sand shares are owned by institutional investors. 34.0% of Smart Sand shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Smart Sand has a net margin of 6.07% compared to Lifezone Metals' net margin of 0.00%.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Smart Sand6.07% N/A N/A
Lifezone Metals N/A N/A N/A

Lifezone Metals has a consensus target price of $7.00, suggesting a potential upside of 63.36%. Given Lifezone Metals' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Lifezone Metals is more favorable than Smart Sand.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Smart Sand
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Lifezone Metals
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, Smart Sand had 2 more articles in the media than Lifezone Metals. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Smart Sand and 0 mentions for Lifezone Metals. Smart Sand's average media sentiment score of 1.46 beat Lifezone Metals' score of 0.00 indicating that Smart Sand is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Smart Sand Positive
Lifezone Metals Neutral

Summary

Smart Sand beats Lifezone Metals on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Smart Sand compare to enCore Energy?

Smart Sand (NASDAQ:SND) and enCore Energy (NASDAQ:EU) are both small-cap 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 institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, valuation, risk, profitability, earnings and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Smart Sand and Smart Sand both had 2 articles in the media. Smart Sand's average media sentiment score of 1.46 beat enCore Energy's score of 0.31 indicating that Smart Sand is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Smart Sand
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
enCore Energy
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

35.2% of Smart Sand shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.9% of enCore Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 34.0% of Smart Sand shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.9% of enCore Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Smart Sand has a beta of 0.32, meaning that its stock price is 68% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, enCore Energy has a beta of 2, meaning that its stock price is 100% more volatile than the broader market.

enCore Energy has a consensus price target of $3.83, suggesting a potential upside of 177.78%. Given enCore Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe enCore Energy is more favorable than Smart Sand.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Smart Sand
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
enCore Energy
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Smart Sand has higher revenue and earnings than enCore Energy. enCore Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Smart Sand, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Smart Sand$330.15M0.71$1.35M$0.559.91
enCore Energy$43.15M6.21-$56.86M-$0.15N/A

Smart Sand has a net margin of 6.07% compared to enCore Energy's net margin of -62.96%. Smart Sand's return on equity of 0.00% beat enCore Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Smart Sand6.07% N/A N/A
enCore Energy -62.96%-21.98%-14.52%

Summary

Smart Sand beats enCore Energy on 10 of the 16 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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SND vs. The Competition

MetricSmart SandOIL IndustryEnergy SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$234.27M$9.34B$10.40B$11.99B
Dividend YieldN/A2.49%10.41%5.35%
P/E Ratio9.9123.1420.2423.63
Price / Sales0.711.70771.55112.48
Price / Cash23.9011.5838.3654.60
Price / Book0.992.824.296.35
Net Income$1.35M$373.98M$4.24B$337.59M
7 Day Performance27.04%2.23%-0.61%-2.52%
1 Month Performance11.22%2.16%-0.91%-0.03%
1 Year Performance183.85%68.33%44.86%25.34%

Smart Sand Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SND
Smart Sand
2.3391 of 5 stars
$5.45
-4.6%
N/A+183.9%$234.27M$330.15M9.91330
DC
Dakota Gold
3.1452 of 5 stars
$5.94
-0.8%
$11.70
+97.1%
+34.0%$794.86MN/AN/A20
THM
International Tower Hill Mines
N/A$2.65
+1.0%
N/A+119.9%$692.03MN/AN/A3
ABAT
American Battery Technology
1.691 of 5 stars
$3.94
+10.1%
$6.00
+52.3%
+113.0%$488.36M$4.29MN/A54
LZM
Lifezone Metals
3.1681 of 5 stars
$5.88
+8.9%
$7.00
+19.0%
-5.1%$461.75M$1.06MN/A84

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This page (NASDAQ:SND) was last updated on 6/7/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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