Cameco Competitors

ArcelorMittal (NYSE:MT) and Cameco (NYSE:CCJ) 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, earnings, dividends, profitability, risk, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares ArcelorMittal and Cameco's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for ArcelorMittal and Cameco, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

ArcelorMittal presently has a consensus price target of $21.50, suggesting a potential downside of 12.07%. Cameco has a consensus price target of $20.40, suggesting a potential upside of 26.24%. Given Cameco's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Cameco is more favorable than ArcelorMittal.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

4.8% of ArcelorMittal shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.2% of Cameco shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of ArcelorMittal shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Cameco 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.

Volatility & Risk

ArcelorMittal has a beta of 2.07, suggesting that its stock price is 107% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cameco has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares ArcelorMittal and Cameco's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Summary

Cameco beats ArcelorMittal on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

POSCO (NYSE:PKX) and Cameco (NYSE:CCJ) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability and risk.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

3.2% of POSCO shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.2% of Cameco shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of POSCO shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Cameco shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

POSCO pays an annual dividend of $1.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Cameco pays an annual dividend of $0.06 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. POSCO pays out 22.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cameco pays out 75.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. POSCO is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Profitability

This table compares POSCO and Cameco's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares POSCO and Cameco's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Risk & Volatility

POSCO has a beta of 1.01, suggesting that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cameco has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for POSCO and Cameco, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Cameco has a consensus target price of $20.40, suggesting a potential upside of 26.24%. Given Cameco's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Cameco is more favorable than POSCO.

Summary

POSCO beats Cameco on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Franco-Nevada (NYSE:FNV) and Cameco (NYSE:CCJ) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, profitability, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Dividends

Franco-Nevada pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Cameco pays an annual dividend of $0.06 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Franco-Nevada pays out 57.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cameco pays out 75.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Franco-Nevada has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years. Franco-Nevada is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Risk and Volatility

Franco-Nevada has a beta of 0.48, meaning that its share price is 52% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cameco has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its share price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Franco-Nevada and Cameco's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Franco-Nevada and Cameco, as reported by MarketBeat.

Franco-Nevada presently has a consensus price target of $165.6667, indicating a potential upside of 45.62%. Cameco has a consensus price target of $20.40, indicating a potential upside of 26.24%. Given Franco-Nevada's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Franco-Nevada is more favorable than Cameco.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

64.8% of Franco-Nevada shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.2% of Cameco shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Cameco 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.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Franco-Nevada and Cameco's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Franco-Nevada has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Cameco. Franco-Nevada is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cameco, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Franco-Nevada beats Cameco on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Cameco (NYSE:CCJ) and International Paper (NYSE:IP) 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, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and risk.

Volatility & Risk

Cameco has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, International Paper has a beta of 1.1, indicating that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations for Cameco and International Paper, as reported by MarketBeat.

Cameco presently has a consensus price target of $20.40, indicating a potential upside of 26.24%. International Paper has a consensus price target of $47.8889, indicating a potential downside of 5.73%. Given Cameco's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Cameco is more favorable than International Paper.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Cameco and International Paper's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Insider & Institutional Ownership

60.2% of Cameco shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.6% of International Paper shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Cameco shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of International Paper shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

Cameco pays an annual dividend of $0.06 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. International Paper pays an annual dividend of $2.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Cameco pays out 75.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. International Paper pays out 46.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. International Paper has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. International Paper is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

This table compares Cameco and International Paper's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

International Paper beats Cameco on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Nucor (NYSE:NUE) and Cameco (NYSE:CCJ) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, dividends and valuation.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings for Nucor and Cameco, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Nucor currently has a consensus price target of $49.90, indicating a potential downside of 20.83%. Cameco has a consensus price target of $20.40, indicating a potential upside of 26.24%. Given Cameco's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Cameco is more favorable than Nucor.

Dividends

Nucor pays an annual dividend of $1.62 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Cameco pays an annual dividend of $0.06 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Nucor pays out 37.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cameco pays out 75.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Nucor has raised its dividend for 48 consecutive years. Nucor is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Risk and Volatility

Nucor has a beta of 1.33, meaning that its share price is 33% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cameco has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its share price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Nucor and Cameco's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Nucor and Cameco's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

75.1% of Nucor shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.2% of Cameco shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of Nucor shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Cameco shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Nucor beats Cameco on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Suzano (NYSE:SUZ) and Cameco (NYSE:CCJ) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, risk and valuation.

Volatility and Risk

Suzano has a beta of 1.54, indicating that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cameco has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

0.7% of Suzano shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.2% of Cameco shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Cameco shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Suzano and Cameco's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Cameco has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Suzano.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Suzano and Cameco, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Cameco has a consensus price target of $20.40, indicating a potential upside of 26.24%. Given Cameco's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Cameco is more favorable than Suzano.

Profitability

This table compares Suzano and Cameco's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.