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AFN vs. PYR, VLN, DYA, BUI, and XBC

Should you buy Ag Growth International stock or one of its competitors? Ag Growth International's main competitors and comparable companies include PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (PYR.V) (PYR), Velan (VLN), dynaCERT (DYA), Buhler Industries (BUI), and Xebec Adsorption (XBC). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "machinery" industry.

How does Ag Growth International compare to PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (PYR.V)?

Ag Growth International (TSE:AFN) and PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (PYR.V) (CVE:PYR) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability and earnings.

Ag Growth International presently has a consensus price target of C$23.56, suggesting a potential upside of 72.19%. Given Ag Growth International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Ag Growth International is more favorable than PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (PYR.V).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ag Growth International
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.44
PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (PYR.V)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

24.2% of Ag Growth International shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Ag Growth International shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Ag Growth International had 2 more articles in the media than PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (PYR.V). MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Ag Growth International and 0 mentions for PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (PYR.V). Ag Growth International's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (PYR.V)'s score of 0.64 indicating that Ag Growth International is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Ag Growth International Positive
PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (PYR.V) Positive

PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (PYR.V) has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Ag Growth International's net margin of -8.43%. PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (PYR.V)'s return on equity of 0.00% beat Ag Growth International's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ag Growth International-8.43% -48.31% 6.34%
PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (PYR.V) N/A N/A N/A

Ag Growth International has higher revenue and earnings than PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (PYR.V). PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (PYR.V) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ag Growth International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ag Growth InternationalC$1.39B0.19C$23.99M-C$6.23N/A
PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (PYR.V)C$6.01M100.97-C$3.94M-C$0.03N/A

Summary

Ag Growth International beats PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (PYR.V) on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ag Growth International compare to Velan?

Velan (TSE:VLN) and Ag Growth International (TSE:AFN) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

5.2% of Velan shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.2% of Ag Growth International shares are owned by institutional investors. 23.8% of Velan shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Ag Growth International shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Velan has a beta of 0.662828, meaning that its share price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ag Growth International has a beta of 1.15449, meaning that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

Ag Growth International has a consensus target price of C$23.56, indicating a potential upside of 72.19%. Given Ag Growth International's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Ag Growth International is more favorable than Velan.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Velan
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Ag Growth International
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.44

Velan pays an annual dividend of C$0.14 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Ag Growth International pays an annual dividend of C$0.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Velan pays out -24.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ag Growth International pays out -4.8% 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, Ag Growth International had 2 more articles in the media than Velan. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Ag Growth International and 0 mentions for Velan. Ag Growth International's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat Velan's score of 0.00 indicating that Ag Growth International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Velan Neutral
Ag Growth International Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
VelanC$282.01M1.38-C$44.39M-C$0.60N/A
Ag Growth InternationalC$1.39B0.19C$23.99M-C$6.23N/A

Velan has a net margin of -4.51% compared to Ag Growth International's net margin of -8.43%. Velan's return on equity of -7.22% beat Ag Growth International's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Velan-4.51% -7.22% 2.30%
Ag Growth International -8.43%-48.31%6.34%

Summary

Ag Growth International beats Velan on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ag Growth International compare to dynaCERT?

Ag Growth International (TSE:AFN) and dynaCERT (CVE:DYA) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, media sentiment, valuation and profitability.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ag Growth InternationalC$1.39B0.19C$23.99M-C$6.23N/A
dynaCERTC$1.37M192.51-C$13.23M-C$0.04N/A

In the previous week, Ag Growth International had 2 more articles in the media than dynaCERT. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Ag Growth International and 0 mentions for dynaCERT. Ag Growth International's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat dynaCERT's score of 0.00 indicating that Ag Growth International is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Ag Growth International Positive
dynaCERT Neutral

Ag Growth International currently has a consensus price target of C$23.56, suggesting a potential upside of 72.19%. Given Ag Growth International's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Ag Growth International is more favorable than dynaCERT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ag Growth International
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.44
dynaCERT
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

24.2% of Ag Growth International shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Ag Growth International shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

dynaCERT has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Ag Growth International's net margin of -8.43%. dynaCERT's return on equity of 0.00% beat Ag Growth International's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ag Growth International-8.43% -48.31% 6.34%
dynaCERT N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Ag Growth International beats dynaCERT on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ag Growth International compare to Buhler Industries?

Buhler Industries (TSE:BUI) and Ag Growth International (TSE:AFN) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and risk.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Buhler IndustriesC$239.87M0.00-C$1.03M-C$0.04N/A
Ag Growth InternationalC$1.39B0.19C$23.99M-C$6.23N/A

Buhler Industries has a beta of 0.19, suggesting that its share price is 81% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ag Growth International has a beta of 1.15449, suggesting that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Ag Growth International had 2 more articles in the media than Buhler Industries. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Ag Growth International and 0 mentions for Buhler Industries. Ag Growth International's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat Buhler Industries' score of 0.00 indicating that Ag Growth International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Buhler Industries Neutral
Ag Growth International Positive

Ag Growth International has a consensus target price of C$23.56, indicating a potential upside of 72.19%. Given Ag Growth International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Ag Growth International is more favorable than Buhler Industries.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Buhler Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Ag Growth International
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.44

Buhler Industries has a net margin of -0.43% compared to Ag Growth International's net margin of -8.43%. Buhler Industries' return on equity of -1.21% beat Ag Growth International's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Buhler Industries-0.43% -1.21% -0.06%
Ag Growth International -8.43%-48.31%6.34%

24.2% of Ag Growth International shares are owned by institutional investors. 96.8% of Buhler Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Ag Growth International shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Ag Growth International beats Buhler Industries on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Ag Growth International compare to Xebec Adsorption?

Xebec Adsorption (TSE:XBC) and Ag Growth International (TSE:AFN) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, dividends and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Ag Growth International had 2 more articles in the media than Xebec Adsorption. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Ag Growth International and 0 mentions for Xebec Adsorption. Ag Growth International's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat Xebec Adsorption's score of 0.00 indicating that Ag Growth International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Xebec Adsorption Neutral
Ag Growth International Positive

Ag Growth International has a consensus price target of C$23.56, suggesting a potential upside of 72.19%. Given Ag Growth International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ag Growth International is more favorable than Xebec Adsorption.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Xebec Adsorption
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Ag Growth International
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.44

24.2% of Ag Growth International shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Ag Growth International 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.

Xebec Adsorption has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Ag Growth International's net margin of -8.43%. Xebec Adsorption's return on equity of 0.00% beat Ag Growth International's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Xebec AdsorptionN/A N/A N/A
Ag Growth International -8.43%-48.31%6.34%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Xebec AdsorptionC$155.36M0.00-C$31.87M-C$0.21N/A
Ag Growth InternationalC$1.39B0.19C$23.99M-C$6.23N/A

Summary

Ag Growth International beats Xebec Adsorption on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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AFN vs. The Competition

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MetricAg Growth InternationalMachinery IndustryIndustrials SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$258.02MC$11.37BC$10.31BC$12.64B
Dividend Yield4.14%2.23%97.04%6.25%
P/E Ratio-2.2020.6325.6539.59
Price / Sales0.19735.53484.829.92
Price / Cash18.7523.3924.2582.29
Price / Book1.264.334.864.72
Net IncomeC$23.99MC$367.28MC$612.20MC$299.09M
7 Day Performance2.93%0.23%0.04%0.35%
1 Month Performance-9.88%-1.31%-2.89%0.47%
1 Year Performance-65.83%10.40%8.82%26.68%

Ag Growth International Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
AFN
Ag Growth International
4.0851 of 5 stars		C$13.68
-4.0%		C$23.56
+72.2%		-65.2%C$258.02MC$1.39BN/AN/A
PYR
PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (PYR.V)
N/AC$3.85
+11.0%		N/A+0.0%C$606.96MC$6.01MN/A90
VLN
Velan
N/AC$18.25
-1.4%		N/A+17.7%C$393.94MC$282.01MN/A310
DYA
dynaCERT
N/AC$0.74
+7.2%		N/A+0.0%C$264.50MC$1.37MN/AN/A
BUI
Buhler Industries
N/AN/AN/AN/AC$182.25MC$239.87MN/A862

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