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Barrick Gold (ABX) Competitors

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C$52.78 +1.43 (+2.78%)
As of 07/22/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

ABX vs. AEM, WPM, FNV, PAAS, and IAG

Should you buy Barrick Gold stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Barrick 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 Barrick Gold include Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM), Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM), Franco-Nevada (FNV), Pan American Silver (PAAS), and iA Financial (IAG). These companies are all part of the "precious metals" industry.

How does Barrick Gold compare to Agnico Eagle Mines?

Barrick Gold (TSE:ABX) and Agnico Eagle Mines (TSE:AEM) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation and risk.

Barrick Gold has higher revenue and earnings than Agnico Eagle Mines. Barrick Gold 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
Barrick GoldC$19.04B4.64C$1.12BC$3.6214.58
Agnico Eagle MinesC$13.54B7.64C$709.54MC$10.6219.48

Barrick Gold pays an annual dividend of C$0.85 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Agnico Eagle Mines pays an annual dividend of C$1.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Barrick Gold pays out 23.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Agnico Eagle Mines pays out 15.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

In the previous week, Agnico Eagle Mines had 7 more articles in the media than Barrick Gold. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Agnico Eagle Mines and 7 mentions for Barrick Gold. Barrick Gold's average media sentiment score of 0.25 beat Agnico Eagle Mines' score of -0.26 indicating that Barrick Gold is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Barrick Gold
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Agnico Eagle Mines
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

49.8% of Barrick Gold shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.6% of Agnico Eagle Mines shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Barrick Gold shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Agnico Eagle Mines shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Barrick Gold has a beta of 1.59675, suggesting that its share price is 60% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Agnico Eagle Mines has a beta of 1.83731, suggesting that its share price is 84% more volatile than the broader market.

Agnico Eagle Mines has a net margin of 39.48% compared to Barrick Gold's net margin of 32.14%. Barrick Gold's return on equity of 23.58% beat Agnico Eagle Mines' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Barrick Gold32.14% 23.58% 4.00%
Agnico Eagle Mines 39.48%22.08%3.80%

Barrick Gold presently has a consensus target price of C$73.15, suggesting a potential upside of 38.59%. Agnico Eagle Mines has a consensus target price of C$295.33, suggesting a potential upside of 42.75%. Given Agnico Eagle Mines' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Agnico Eagle Mines is more favorable than Barrick Gold.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Barrick Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.23
Agnico Eagle Mines
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89

Summary

Barrick Gold beats Agnico Eagle Mines on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Barrick Gold compare to Wheaton Precious Metals?

Wheaton Precious Metals (TSE:WPM) and Barrick Gold (TSE:ABX) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Barrick Gold had 3 more articles in the media than Wheaton Precious Metals. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Barrick Gold and 4 mentions for Wheaton Precious Metals. Wheaton Precious Metals' average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Barrick Gold's score of 0.25 indicating that Wheaton Precious Metals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Wheaton Precious Metals
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Barrick Gold
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Wheaton Precious Metals pays an annual dividend of C$0.69 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Barrick Gold pays an annual dividend of C$0.85 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Wheaton Precious Metals pays out 17.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Barrick Gold pays out 23.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Wheaton Precious Metals currently has a consensus price target of C$205.63, suggesting a potential upside of 31.16%. Barrick Gold has a consensus price target of C$73.15, suggesting a potential upside of 38.59%. Given Barrick Gold's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Barrick Gold is more favorable than Wheaton Precious Metals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Wheaton Precious Metals
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.13
Barrick Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.23

Wheaton Precious Metals has a beta of 1.395244, indicating that its stock price is 40% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Barrick Gold has a beta of 1.59675, indicating that its stock price is 60% more volatile than the broader market.

62.3% of Wheaton Precious Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.8% of Barrick Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Wheaton Precious Metals shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Barrick Gold shares are owned 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.

Wheaton Precious Metals has a net margin of 65.55% compared to Barrick Gold's net margin of 32.14%. Barrick Gold's return on equity of 23.58% beat Wheaton Precious Metals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Wheaton Precious Metals65.55% 21.32% 5.35%
Barrick Gold 32.14%23.58%4.00%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Wheaton Precious MetalsC$2.75B25.93C$426.03MC$3.9639.62
Barrick GoldC$19.04B4.64C$1.12BC$3.6214.58

Summary

Barrick Gold beats Wheaton Precious Metals on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Barrick Gold compare to Franco-Nevada?

Barrick Gold (TSE:ABX) and Franco-Nevada (TSE:FNV) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, valuation, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk.

Barrick Gold currently has a consensus target price of C$73.15, suggesting a potential upside of 38.59%. Franco-Nevada has a consensus target price of C$356.56, suggesting a potential upside of 18.18%. Given Barrick Gold's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Barrick Gold is more favorable than Franco-Nevada.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Barrick Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.23
Franco-Nevada
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.60

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Barrick GoldC$19.04B4.64C$1.12BC$3.6214.58
Franco-NevadaC$2.11B27.64-C$442.97MC$7.1042.49

In the previous week, Franco-Nevada had 1 more articles in the media than Barrick Gold. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Franco-Nevada and 7 mentions for Barrick Gold. Franco-Nevada's average media sentiment score of 0.56 beat Barrick Gold's score of 0.25 indicating that Franco-Nevada is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Barrick Gold
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Franco-Nevada
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Barrick Gold has a beta of 1.59675, suggesting that its share price is 60% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Franco-Nevada has a beta of 0.963495, suggesting that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

49.8% of Barrick Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.0% of Franco-Nevada shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Barrick Gold shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Franco-Nevada shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Franco-Nevada has a net margin of 65.14% compared to Barrick Gold's net margin of 32.14%. Barrick Gold's return on equity of 23.58% beat Franco-Nevada's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Barrick Gold32.14% 23.58% 4.00%
Franco-Nevada 65.14%18.67%-4.57%

Barrick Gold pays an annual dividend of C$0.85 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Franco-Nevada pays an annual dividend of C$1.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Barrick Gold pays out 23.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Franco-Nevada pays out 22.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Summary

Franco-Nevada beats Barrick Gold on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Barrick Gold compare to Pan American Silver?

Barrick Gold (TSE:ABX) and Pan American Silver (TSE:PAAS) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends and risk.

Barrick Gold has a net margin of 32.14% compared to Pan American Silver's net margin of 31.69%. Barrick Gold's return on equity of 23.58% beat Pan American Silver's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Barrick Gold32.14% 23.58% 4.00%
Pan American Silver 31.69%19.65%0.43%

Barrick Gold presently has a consensus price target of C$73.15, indicating a potential upside of 38.59%. Pan American Silver has a consensus price target of C$84.40, indicating a potential upside of 32.54%. Given Barrick Gold's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Barrick Gold is more favorable than Pan American Silver.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Barrick Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.23
Pan American Silver
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Barrick GoldC$19.04B4.64C$1.12BC$3.6214.58
Pan American SilverC$4B6.71-C$33.47MC$3.1720.09

49.8% of Barrick Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.6% of Pan American Silver shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Barrick Gold shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Pan American Silver shares are owned by company 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.

Barrick Gold has a beta of 1.59675, meaning that its share price is 60% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pan American Silver has a beta of 2.01571, meaning that its share price is 102% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Barrick Gold had 7 more articles in the media than Pan American Silver. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Barrick Gold and 0 mentions for Pan American Silver. Barrick Gold's average media sentiment score of 0.25 beat Pan American Silver's score of 0.00 indicating that Barrick Gold is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Barrick Gold Neutral
Pan American Silver Neutral

Barrick Gold pays an annual dividend of C$0.85 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Pan American Silver pays an annual dividend of C$0.54 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Barrick Gold pays out 23.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Pan American Silver pays out 17.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Summary

Barrick Gold beats Pan American Silver on 15 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Barrick Gold compare to iA Financial?

iA Financial (TSE:IAG) and Barrick Gold (TSE:ABX) are both large-cap precious metals companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, dividends and media sentiment.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
iA FinancialC$8.43B2.18C$990.15MC$10.8019.05
Barrick GoldC$19.04B4.64C$1.12BC$3.6214.58

Barrick Gold has a net margin of 32.14% compared to iA Financial's net margin of 9.87%. Barrick Gold's return on equity of 23.58% beat iA Financial's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
iA Financial9.87% 12.80% 0.68%
Barrick Gold 32.14%23.58%4.00%

iA Financial pays an annual dividend of C$3.87 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Barrick Gold pays an annual dividend of C$0.85 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. iA Financial pays out 35.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Barrick Gold pays out 23.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

38.1% of iA Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.8% of Barrick Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of iA Financial shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Barrick Gold shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

iA Financial has a beta of 0.905465, indicating that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Barrick Gold has a beta of 1.59675, indicating that its stock price is 60% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Barrick Gold had 2 more articles in the media than iA Financial. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Barrick Gold and 5 mentions for iA Financial. iA Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.48 beat Barrick Gold's score of 0.25 indicating that iA Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
iA Financial
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Barrick Gold
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

iA Financial presently has a consensus price target of C$185.84, indicating a potential downside of 9.69%. Barrick Gold has a consensus price target of C$73.15, indicating a potential upside of 38.59%. Given Barrick Gold's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Barrick Gold is more favorable than iA Financial.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
iA Financial
0 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Barrick Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.23

Summary

Barrick Gold beats iA Financial on 15 of the 19 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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ABX vs. The Competition

MetricBarrick GoldGold IndustryMaterials SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$88.43BC$4.91BC$4.59BC$13.01B
Dividend Yield1.99%5.65%5.03%6.19%
P/E Ratio14.5836.2921.2336.99
Price / Sales4.64205.145,742.099.63
Price / Cash7.2322.1126.5282.29
Price / Book2.4010.878.664.48
Net IncomeC$1.12BC$6.39MC$157.08MC$299.09M
7 Day Performance7.85%2.46%2.23%1.24%
1 Month Performance-2.64%-1.65%-1.67%0.86%
1 Year Performance79.52%43.12%36.92%30.94%

Barrick Gold Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ABX
Barrick Gold
4.0951 of 5 stars
C$52.78
+2.8%
C$73.15
+38.6%
+78.4%C$88.43BC$19.04B14.5821,300
AEM
Agnico Eagle Mines
3.6229 of 5 stars
C$196.51
+2.5%
C$295.33
+50.3%
+18.2%C$98.26BC$13.54B18.5011,800
WPM
Wheaton Precious Metals
2.999 of 5 stars
C$150.20
+3.2%
C$205.63
+36.9%
+20.4%C$68.21BC$2.75B37.9640
FNV
Franco-Nevada
2.9854 of 5 stars
C$287.01
+2.0%
C$356.56
+24.2%
+38.1%C$55.35BC$2.11B40.4240
PAAS
Pan American Silver
3.8924 of 5 stars
C$61.66
+3.9%
C$84.40
+36.9%
+55.2%C$25.98BC$4B19.4513,000

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