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DC vs. HYMC, DRD, MUX, MAKO, and THM

Should you buy Dakota Gold stock or one of its competitors? Dakota Gold's main competitors and comparable companies include Hycroft Mining (HYMC), DRDGOLD (DRD), McEwen (MUX), Mako Mining (MAKO), and International Tower Hill Mines (THM). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "gold" industry.

How does Dakota Gold compare to Hycroft Mining?

Hycroft Mining (NASDAQ:HYMC) and Dakota Gold (NYSE:DC) are both materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, earnings and dividends.

Hycroft Mining has a beta of 2.78, suggesting that its stock price is 178% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dakota Gold has a beta of 1.19, suggesting that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

Hycroft Mining is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Dakota Gold, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Hycroft MiningN/AN/A-$40.66M-$0.99N/A
Dakota GoldN/AN/A-$36.45M-$0.30N/A

7.4% of Hycroft Mining shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.4% of Dakota Gold shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Hycroft Mining shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.5% of Dakota Gold shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Hycroft Mining and Hycroft Mining both had 2 articles in the media. Hycroft Mining's average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat Dakota Gold's score of 1.14 indicating that Hycroft Mining is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Hycroft Mining
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Dakota Gold
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Dakota Gold's return on equity of -37.64% beat Hycroft Mining's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Hycroft MiningN/A -46.86% -32.63%
Dakota Gold N/A -37.64%-35.60%

Hycroft Mining currently has a consensus price target of $25.00, suggesting a potential downside of 4.40%. Dakota Gold has a consensus price target of $12.44, suggesting a potential upside of 98.37%. Given Dakota Gold's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Dakota Gold is more favorable than Hycroft Mining.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Hycroft Mining
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Dakota Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Summary

Dakota Gold beats Hycroft Mining on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dakota Gold compare to DRDGOLD?

DRDGOLD (NYSE:DRD) and Dakota Gold (NYSE:DC) are both materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and earnings.

DRDGOLD's return on equity of 0.00% beat Dakota Gold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
DRDGOLDN/A N/A N/A
Dakota Gold N/A -37.64%-35.60%

14.7% of DRDGOLD shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.4% of Dakota Gold shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of DRDGOLD shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.5% of Dakota Gold shares are held by company 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.

DRDGOLD has higher revenue and earnings than Dakota Gold.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
DRDGOLD$11.16B0.23$251.93MN/AN/A
Dakota GoldN/AN/A-$36.45M-$0.30N/A

DRDGOLD has a beta of 0.43, meaning that its stock price is 57% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dakota Gold has a beta of 1.19, meaning that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

DRDGOLD currently has a consensus target price of $35.00, suggesting a potential upside of 17.69%. Dakota Gold has a consensus target price of $12.44, suggesting a potential upside of 98.37%. Given Dakota Gold's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Dakota Gold is more favorable than DRDGOLD.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
DRDGOLD
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Dakota Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

In the previous week, DRDGOLD had 3 more articles in the media than Dakota Gold. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for DRDGOLD and 2 mentions for Dakota Gold. Dakota Gold's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat DRDGOLD's score of 0.67 indicating that Dakota Gold is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
DRDGOLD
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Dakota Gold
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Dakota Gold beats DRDGOLD on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dakota Gold compare to McEwen?

McEwen (NYSE:MUX) and Dakota Gold (NYSE:DC) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

In the previous week, McEwen had 6 more articles in the media than Dakota Gold. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for McEwen and 2 mentions for Dakota Gold. Dakota Gold's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat McEwen's score of 0.25 indicating that Dakota Gold is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
McEwen
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Dakota Gold
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

McEwen has a beta of 1.23, meaning that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dakota Gold has a beta of 1.19, meaning that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

McEwen has a net margin of 32.46% compared to Dakota Gold's net margin of 0.00%. McEwen's return on equity of 13.48% beat Dakota Gold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
McEwen32.46% 13.48% 9.13%
Dakota Gold N/A -37.64%-35.60%

17.0% of McEwen shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.4% of Dakota Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.8% of McEwen shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.5% of Dakota Gold shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

McEwen presently has a consensus price target of $28.00, suggesting a potential upside of 28.38%. Dakota Gold has a consensus price target of $12.44, suggesting a potential upside of 98.37%. Given Dakota Gold's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Dakota Gold is more favorable than McEwen.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
McEwen
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
Dakota Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
McEwen$197.55M6.77$34.43M$1.2617.31
Dakota GoldN/AN/A-$36.45M-$0.30N/A

Summary

McEwen beats Dakota Gold on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dakota Gold compare to Mako Mining?

Dakota Gold (NYSE:DC) and Mako Mining (NASDAQ:MAKO) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Mako Mining had 2 more articles in the media than Dakota Gold. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Mako Mining and 2 mentions for Dakota Gold. Dakota Gold's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat Mako Mining's score of 0.49 indicating that Dakota Gold is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dakota Gold
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Mako Mining
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

37.4% of Dakota Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.5% of Dakota Gold shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 15.1% of Mako Mining shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Mako Mining has a net margin of 25.11% compared to Dakota Gold's net margin of 0.00%. Mako Mining's return on equity of 34.25% beat Dakota Gold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dakota GoldN/A -37.64% -35.60%
Mako Mining 25.11%34.25%22.57%

Mako Mining has higher revenue and earnings than Dakota Gold. Dakota Gold is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Mako Mining, 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
Mako Mining$209.16M4.53$33.74M$0.4126.39

Dakota Gold currently has a consensus target price of $12.44, indicating a potential upside of 98.37%. Given Dakota Gold's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Dakota Gold is more favorable than Mako Mining.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dakota Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Mako Mining
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

Mako Mining beats Dakota Gold on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dakota Gold compare to International Tower Hill Mines?

International Tower Hill Mines (NYSE:THM) and Dakota Gold (NYSE:DC) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and profitability.

International Tower Hill Mines is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Dakota Gold, 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
Dakota GoldN/AN/A-$36.45M-$0.30N/A

54.6% of International Tower Hill Mines shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.4% of Dakota Gold shares are held by institutional investors. 2.1% of International Tower Hill Mines shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.5% of Dakota Gold shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Dakota Gold had 1 more articles in the media than International Tower Hill Mines. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Dakota Gold and 1 mentions for International Tower Hill Mines. International Tower Hill Mines' average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Dakota Gold's score of 1.14 indicating that International Tower Hill Mines is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
International Tower Hill Mines
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Dakota Gold
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

International Tower Hill Mines' return on equity of -5.82% beat Dakota Gold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
International Tower Hill MinesN/A -5.82% -5.80%
Dakota Gold N/A -37.64%-35.60%

Dakota Gold has a consensus target price of $12.44, suggesting a potential upside of 98.37%. Given Dakota Gold's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Dakota Gold is more favorable than International Tower Hill Mines.

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
Dakota Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

International Tower Hill Mines has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dakota Gold has a beta of 1.19, indicating that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Dakota Gold beats International Tower Hill Mines on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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DC vs. The Competition

MetricDakota GoldMetals & Mining IndustryMaterials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$841.27M$4.14B$5.15B$24.31B
Dividend YieldN/A5.17%4.68%3.71%
P/E Ratio-15.2926.0326.6430.24
Price / SalesN/A8,125.914,829.0617.39
Price / CashN/A29.8727.2333.18
Price / Book5.2710.739.087.68
Net Income-$36.45M$122.92M$154.63M$1.07B
7 Day Performance1.95%9.85%7.28%-0.30%
1 Month Performance33.40%26.50%20.32%1.63%
1 Year Performance51.45%67.68%52.50%14.07%

Dakota Gold Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
DC
Dakota Gold
3.2175 of 5 stars
$6.09
-2.4%
$12.44
+104.2%
+49.3%$817.11MN/AN/A20
HYMC
Hycroft Mining
1.4163 of 5 stars
$24.19
-8.1%
$25.00
+3.3%
+522.5%$2.52BN/AN/A100
DRD
DRDGOLD
3.3517 of 5 stars
$24.31
-1.2%
$35.00
+44.0%
+66.5%$2.09B$433.84MN/A3,410
MUX
McEwen
3.4622 of 5 stars
$18.34
-2.7%
$28.00
+52.7%
+97.6%$1.15B$197.55M14.56430
MAKO
Mako Mining
2.4058 of 5 stars
$9.72
-1.2%
N/AN/A$886.51M$148.47M37.38N/A

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