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

Should you buy Dakota Gold stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Dakota Gold 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 Dakota Gold include TMC the metals (TMC), Nexa Resources (NEXA), Atlas Energy Solutions (AESI), Sigma Lithium (SGML), and Elevra Lithium (ELVR). These companies are all part of the "non-metallic and industrial metal mining" industry.

How does Dakota Gold compare to TMC the metals?

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

In the previous week, Dakota Gold had 1 more articles in the media than TMC the metals. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Dakota Gold and 4 mentions for TMC the metals. TMC the metals' average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat Dakota Gold's score of 0.26 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
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Dakota Gold
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

4.4% of TMC the metals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.4% of Dakota Gold shares are held by institutional investors. 28.5% of TMC the metals shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.5% of Dakota Gold 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.

TMC the metals' return on equity of 0.00% beat Dakota Gold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
TMC the metalsN/A N/A -77.96%
Dakota Gold N/A -37.64%-35.60%

TMC the metals presently has a consensus target price of $10.58, indicating a potential upside of 181.47%. Dakota Gold has a consensus target price of $12.44, indicating a potential upside of 198.98%. Given Dakota Gold's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Dakota Gold is more favorable than TMC the metals.

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

Dakota Gold 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
TMC the metalsN/AN/A-$319.84M-$0.79N/A
Dakota GoldN/AN/A-$36.45M-$0.30N/A

TMC the metals has a beta of 2.03, indicating that its stock price is 103% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dakota Gold has a beta of 1.2, indicating that its stock price is 20% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Dakota Gold beats TMC the metals on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dakota Gold compare to Nexa Resources?

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

In the previous week, Nexa Resources had 2 more articles in the media than Dakota Gold. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Nexa Resources and 5 mentions for Dakota Gold. Nexa Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.60 beat Dakota Gold's score of 0.26 indicating that Nexa Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Nexa Resources
3 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Dakota Gold
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

37.4% of Dakota Gold shares are held by institutional investors. 8.5% of Dakota Gold shares are held by company 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.

Nexa Resources has a net margin of 6.44% compared to Dakota Gold's net margin of 0.00%. Nexa Resources' return on equity of 16.32% beat Dakota Gold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Nexa Resources6.44% 16.32% 4.07%
Dakota Gold N/A -37.64%-35.60%

Nexa Resources has a beta of 0.94, indicating that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dakota Gold has a beta of 1.2, indicating that its stock price is 20% more volatile than the broader market.

Nexa Resources currently has a consensus price target of $13.00, suggesting a potential upside of 3.07%. Dakota Gold has a consensus price target of $12.44, suggesting a potential upside of 198.98%. Given Dakota Gold's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Dakota Gold is more favorable than Nexa Resources.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Nexa Resources
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.86
Dakota Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Nexa Resources$3.00B0.56$132.63M$1.587.98
Dakota GoldN/AN/A-$36.45M-$0.30N/A

Summary

Nexa Resources beats Dakota Gold on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dakota Gold compare to Atlas Energy Solutions?

Dakota Gold (NYSE:DC) and Atlas Energy Solutions (NYSE:AESI) are both small-cap non-metallic and industrial metal mining companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends, risk, valuation and media sentiment.

Dakota Gold has a beta of 1.2, meaning that its stock price is 20% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Atlas Energy Solutions has a beta of 1.01, meaning that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the broader market.

Dakota Gold 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 Dakota Gold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dakota GoldN/A -37.64% -35.60%
Atlas Energy Solutions -9.29%-7.42%-4.01%

Dakota Gold has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Atlas Energy Solutions. Atlas Energy Solutions 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
Dakota GoldN/AN/A-$36.45M-$0.30N/A
Atlas Energy Solutions$1.10B1.57-$50.30M-$0.79N/A

Dakota Gold currently has a consensus target price of $12.44, suggesting a potential upside of 198.98%. Atlas Energy Solutions has a consensus target price of $19.63, suggesting a potential upside of 42.61%. Given Dakota Gold's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Dakota Gold is more favorable than Atlas Energy Solutions.

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
Atlas Energy Solutions
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.10

37.4% of Dakota Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.6% of Atlas Energy Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.5% of Dakota Gold shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.4% of Atlas Energy Solutions shares are owned 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.

In the previous week, Dakota Gold and Dakota Gold both had 5 articles in the media. Atlas Energy Solutions' average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Dakota Gold's score of 0.26 indicating that Atlas Energy Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dakota Gold
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Atlas Energy Solutions
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Dakota Gold beats Atlas Energy Solutions on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dakota Gold compare to Sigma Lithium?

Dakota Gold (NYSE:DC) and Sigma Lithium (NASDAQ:SGML) are both small-cap non-metallic and industrial metal mining companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Dakota Gold currently has a consensus price target of $12.44, suggesting a potential upside of 198.98%. Sigma Lithium has a consensus price target of $18.50, suggesting a potential upside of 79.79%. Given Dakota Gold's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Dakota Gold is more favorable than Sigma Lithium.

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
Sigma Lithium
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Dakota Gold has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Sigma Lithium. Sigma Lithium 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
Dakota GoldN/AN/A-$36.45M-$0.30N/A
Sigma Lithium$110.01M10.51-$50.19M-$0.39N/A

Dakota Gold has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Sigma Lithium's net margin of -41.84%. Dakota Gold's return on equity of -37.64% beat Sigma Lithium's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dakota GoldN/A -37.64% -35.60%
Sigma Lithium -41.84%-57.50%-13.50%

37.4% of Dakota Gold shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.9% of Sigma Lithium shares are held by institutional investors. 8.5% of Dakota Gold shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 48.6% of Sigma Lithium shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dakota Gold has a beta of 1.2, indicating that its share price is 20% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sigma Lithium has a beta of 0.58, indicating that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Dakota Gold and Dakota Gold both had 5 articles in the media. Sigma Lithium's average media sentiment score of 0.41 beat Dakota Gold's score of 0.26 indicating that Sigma Lithium is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dakota Gold
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Sigma Lithium
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Dakota Gold beats Sigma Lithium on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dakota Gold compare to Elevra Lithium?

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

Dakota Gold has a consensus price target of $12.44, suggesting a potential upside of 198.98%. Given Dakota Gold's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Dakota Gold 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
Dakota Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Dakota Gold has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Elevra Lithium.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Elevra Lithium$144.65M8.00-$190.58MN/AN/A
Dakota GoldN/AN/A-$36.45M-$0.30N/A

In the previous week, Elevra Lithium had 1 more articles in the media than Dakota Gold. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Elevra Lithium and 5 mentions for Dakota Gold. Dakota Gold's average media sentiment score of 0.26 beat Elevra Lithium's score of 0.21 indicating that Dakota Gold is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Elevra Lithium
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Dakota Gold
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

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

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

Summary

Dakota Gold beats Elevra Lithium on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

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DC vs. The Competition

MetricDakota GoldMetal mining IndustryMaterials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$557.14M$3.89B$4.54B$23.43B
Dividend YieldN/A3.22%5.03%4.19%
P/E Ratio-10.1519.4520.6031.08
Price / SalesN/A191.356,341.0419.91
Price / CashN/A13.2326.5433.10
Price / Book3.502.608.574.78
Net Income-$36.45M$261.98M$157.11M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-7.56%-3.16%-2.15%0.53%
1 Month Performance-16.97%-10.74%-6.50%2.19%
1 Year PerformanceN/A34.50%36.90%17.07%

Dakota Gold Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
DC
Dakota Gold
3.0397 of 5 stars
$4.16
-3.3%
$12.44
+199.0%
+0.0%$557.14MN/AN/A20
TMC
TMC the metals
2.5692 of 5 stars
$4.04
-4.7%
$10.58
+162.0%
-51.0%$1.84BN/AN/A30
NEXA
Nexa Resources
4.4514 of 5 stars
$12.87
-2.6%
$11.55
-10.3%
+160.3%$1.75B$3.00B8.155,615
AESI
Atlas Energy Solutions
3.1474 of 5 stars
$14.01
+1.4%
$20.00
+42.8%
+3.8%$1.73B$1.10BN/A1,511
SGML
Sigma Lithium
4.4015 of 5 stars
$11.80
-4.6%
$18.50
+56.8%
+68.1%$1.39B$110.01MN/A250

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