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IAG vs. RGLD, AEM, AGI, EGO, and KGC

Should you buy Iamgold stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Iamgold 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 Iamgold include Royal Gold (RGLD), Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM), Alamos Gold (AGI), Eldorado Gold (EGO), and Kinross Gold (KGC). These companies are all part of the "mining - gold" industry.

How does Iamgold compare to Royal Gold?

Royal Gold (NASDAQ:RGLD) and Iamgold (NYSE:IAG) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk and earnings.

Royal Gold has a beta of 0.41, suggesting that its stock price is 59% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Iamgold has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

Royal Gold has a net margin of 48.59% compared to Iamgold's net margin of 29.49%. Iamgold's return on equity of 26.65% beat Royal Gold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Royal Gold48.59% 12.63% 9.99%
Iamgold 29.49%26.65%18.54%

In the previous week, Royal Gold had 4 more articles in the media than Iamgold. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Royal Gold and 3 mentions for Iamgold. Royal Gold's average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat Iamgold's score of 0.90 indicating that Royal Gold is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Royal Gold
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Iamgold
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

83.7% of Royal Gold shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.1% of Iamgold shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Royal Gold shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Iamgold shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Royal Gold$1.03B18.13$467.27M$8.3926.24
Iamgold$2.85B3.49$664.40M$1.7210.02

Royal Gold currently has a consensus target price of $273.64, suggesting a potential upside of 24.28%. Iamgold has a consensus target price of $17.75, suggesting a potential upside of 3.04%. Given Royal Gold's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Royal Gold is more favorable than Iamgold.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Royal Gold
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Iamgold
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78

Summary

Royal Gold beats Iamgold on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Iamgold compare to Agnico Eagle Mines?

Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE:AEM) and Iamgold (NYSE:IAG) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, dividends and risk.

68.3% of Agnico Eagle Mines shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.1% of Iamgold shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Agnico Eagle Mines shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Iamgold 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.

Agnico Eagle Mines currently has a consensus target price of $236.08, indicating a potential upside of 33.43%. Iamgold has a consensus target price of $17.75, indicating a potential upside of 3.04%. Given Agnico Eagle Mines' higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Agnico Eagle Mines is more favorable than Iamgold.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Agnico Eagle Mines
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.76
Iamgold
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78

Agnico Eagle Mines has a beta of 0.56, meaning that its share price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Iamgold has a beta of 1.25, meaning that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Agnico Eagle Mines$11.91B7.44$4.46B$10.6416.63
Iamgold$2.85B3.49$664.40M$1.7210.02

In the previous week, Agnico Eagle Mines had 10 more articles in the media than Iamgold. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Agnico Eagle Mines and 3 mentions for Iamgold. Iamgold's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Agnico Eagle Mines' score of 0.74 indicating that Iamgold is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Agnico Eagle Mines
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Iamgold
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Agnico Eagle Mines has a net margin of 39.46% compared to Iamgold's net margin of 29.49%. Iamgold's return on equity of 26.65% beat Agnico Eagle Mines' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Agnico Eagle Mines39.46% 21.09% 15.27%
Iamgold 29.49%26.65%18.54%

Summary

Agnico Eagle Mines beats Iamgold on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Iamgold compare to Alamos Gold?

Iamgold (NYSE:IAG) and Alamos Gold (NYSE:AGI) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and risk.

47.1% of Iamgold shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.3% of Alamos Gold shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Iamgold shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Alamos Gold shares are held 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Iamgold$2.85B3.49$664.40M$1.7210.02
Alamos Gold$1.81B8.97$885.80M$2.5115.39

In the previous week, Alamos Gold had 2 more articles in the media than Iamgold. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Alamos Gold and 3 mentions for Iamgold. Iamgold's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Alamos Gold's score of 0.44 indicating that Iamgold is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Iamgold
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alamos Gold
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Alamos Gold has a net margin of 51.24% compared to Iamgold's net margin of 29.49%. Iamgold's return on equity of 26.65% beat Alamos Gold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Iamgold29.49% 26.65% 18.54%
Alamos Gold 51.24%18.03%12.42%

Iamgold currently has a consensus target price of $17.75, indicating a potential upside of 3.04%. Alamos Gold has a consensus target price of $50.67, indicating a potential upside of 31.17%. Given Alamos Gold's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Alamos Gold is more favorable than Iamgold.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Iamgold
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78
Alamos Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Iamgold has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alamos Gold has a beta of 0.49, suggesting that its share price is 51% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Alamos Gold beats Iamgold on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Iamgold compare to Eldorado Gold?

Eldorado Gold (NYSE:EGO) and Iamgold (NYSE:IAG) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk and dividends.

Iamgold has a net margin of 29.49% compared to Eldorado Gold's net margin of 28.62%. Iamgold's return on equity of 26.65% beat Eldorado Gold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Eldorado Gold28.62% 11.60% 7.43%
Iamgold 29.49%26.65%18.54%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Eldorado Gold$1.82B4.59$507.26M$2.8111.38
Iamgold$2.85B3.49$664.40M$1.7210.02

Eldorado Gold has a beta of 0.58, suggesting that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Iamgold has a beta of 1.25, suggesting that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

Eldorado Gold presently has a consensus price target of $44.50, suggesting a potential upside of 39.14%. Iamgold has a consensus price target of $17.75, suggesting a potential upside of 3.04%. Given Eldorado Gold's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Eldorado Gold is more favorable than Iamgold.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Eldorado Gold
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.23
Iamgold
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78

69.6% of Eldorado Gold shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.1% of Iamgold shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Eldorado Gold shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Iamgold shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Iamgold had 3 more articles in the media than Eldorado Gold. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Iamgold and 0 mentions for Eldorado Gold. Iamgold's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Eldorado Gold's score of -1.00 indicating that Iamgold is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Eldorado Gold Negative
Iamgold Positive

Summary

Iamgold beats Eldorado Gold on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Iamgold compare to Kinross Gold?

Kinross Gold (NYSE:KGC) and Iamgold (NYSE:IAG) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, profitability, valuation and dividends.

Kinross Gold has a beta of 0.71, meaning that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Iamgold has a beta of 1.25, meaning that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Kinross Gold had 9 more articles in the media than Iamgold. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Kinross Gold and 3 mentions for Iamgold. Iamgold's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Kinross Gold's score of 0.88 indicating that Iamgold is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Kinross Gold
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Iamgold
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Kinross Gold presently has a consensus price target of $38.81, suggesting a potential upside of 35.69%. Iamgold has a consensus price target of $17.75, suggesting a potential upside of 3.04%. Given Kinross Gold's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Kinross Gold is more favorable than Iamgold.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kinross Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87
Iamgold
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78

63.7% of Kinross Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.1% of Iamgold shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Kinross Gold shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Iamgold shares are owned 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kinross Gold$7.05B4.84$2.39B$2.3612.12
Iamgold$2.85B3.49$664.40M$1.7210.02

Kinross Gold has a net margin of 35.99% compared to Iamgold's net margin of 29.49%. Kinross Gold's return on equity of 32.47% beat Iamgold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kinross Gold35.99% 32.47% 22.37%
Iamgold 29.49%26.65%18.54%

Summary

Kinross Gold beats Iamgold on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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IAG vs. The Competition

MetricIamgoldMINING IndustryMaterials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$9.96B$12.55B$4.90B$23.34B
Dividend YieldN/A1.47%4.95%4.06%
P/E Ratio10.0212.6923.3231.17
Price / Sales3.4916.747,041.9324.03
Price / Cash9.1540.4627.4324.93
Price / Book2.407.339.474.71
Net Income$664.40M$719.98M$156.62M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-1.06%-1.40%-0.39%-0.28%
1 Month PerformanceN/AN/A17.20%2.25%
1 Year Performance131.53%68.56%68.66%26.34%

Iamgold Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
IAG
Iamgold
3.5901 of 5 stars
$17.23
+2.4%
$17.75
+3.0%
+123.1%$9.96B$2.85B10.024,391
RGLD
Royal Gold
4.8003 of 5 stars
$220.29
flat
$273.64
+24.2%
+16.9%$18.70B$1.03B26.2630
AEM
Agnico Eagle Mines
4.7461 of 5 stars
$175.79
-0.1%
$236.08
+34.3%
+40.0%$88.04B$11.91B16.5218,216
AGI
Alamos Gold
4.8115 of 5 stars
$38.42
+0.2%
$50.67
+31.9%
+39.9%$16.10B$1.81B15.313,234
EGO
Eldorado Gold
4.7838 of 5 stars
$31.31
-0.1%
$44.50
+42.1%
+50.6%$8.18B$1.82B11.145,900

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