Do analysts rate TXR or ASTL?

Algoma Steel Group has a consensus price target of C$8.17, indicating a potential upside of 48.22%. Given Algoma Steel Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Algoma Steel Group is more favorable than TerraX Minerals. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score TerraX Minerals 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 Algoma Steel Group 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33

Do analysts recommend SIM or ASTL?

Algoma Steel Group has a consensus target price of C$8.17, suggesting a potential upside of 48.22%. Given Algoma Steel Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Algoma Steel Group is more favorable than Siyata Mobile. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Siyata Mobile 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 Algoma Steel Group 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33

Do analysts prefer CMC or ASTL?

Algoma Steel Group has a consensus target price of C$8.17, suggesting a potential upside of 48.22%. Given Algoma Steel Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Algoma Steel Group is more favorable than Cielo Waste Solutions. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Cielo Waste Solutions 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 Algoma Steel Group 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33

Do analysts rate ASTL or TG?

Algoma Steel Group presently has a consensus target price of C$8.17, suggesting a potential upside of 48.22%. Given Algoma Steel Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Algoma Steel Group is more favorable than Trifecta Gold. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Algoma Steel Group 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33 Trifecta Gold 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

Which has better earnings & valuation, ASTL or TG?

Trifecta Gold has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Algoma Steel Group. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Algoma Steel Group C$1.87B 0.31 -C$150.59M -C$10.29 N/A Trifecta Gold N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Do analysts rate AA or ASTL?

Algoma Steel Group has a consensus target price of C$8.17, suggesting a potential upside of 48.22%. Given Algoma Steel Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Algoma Steel Group is more favorable than Alba Minerals. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Alba Minerals 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 Algoma Steel Group 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.33

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, AA or ASTL?

Alba Minerals has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Algoma Steel Group. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Alba Minerals N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Algoma Steel Group C$1.87B 0.31 -C$150.59M -C$10.29 N/A

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ASTL vs. TXR, SIM, CMC, TG, and AA

Should you buy Algoma Steel Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Algoma Steel Group 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 Algoma Steel Group include TerraX Minerals (TXR), Siyata Mobile (SIM), Cielo Waste Solutions (CMC), Trifecta Gold (TG), and Alba Minerals (AA). These companies are all part of the "steel works" industry.

How does Algoma Steel Group compare to TerraX Minerals?

TerraX Minerals (CVE:TXR) and Algoma Steel Group (TSE:ASTL) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, risk, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Algoma Steel Group had 1 more articles in the media than TerraX Minerals. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Algoma Steel Group and 0 mentions for TerraX Minerals. TerraX Minerals' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Algoma Steel Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
TerraX Minerals	Neutral
Algoma Steel Group	Neutral

TerraX Minerals has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Algoma Steel Group's net margin of -47.22%. TerraX Minerals' return on equity of 0.00% beat Algoma Steel Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
TerraX Minerals	N/A	N/A	N/A
Algoma Steel Group	-47.22%	-125.08%	-0.63%

TerraX Minerals has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Algoma Steel Group. TerraX Minerals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Algoma Steel Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
TerraX Minerals	N/A	N/A	N/A	-C$0.01	N/A
Algoma Steel Group	C$1.87B	0.31	-C$150.59M	-C$10.29	N/A

18.2% of Algoma Steel Group shares are held by institutional investors. 7.6% of Algoma Steel Group shares are held by 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.

Algoma Steel Group has a consensus price target of C$8.17, indicating a potential upside of 48.22%. Given Algoma Steel Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Algoma Steel Group is more favorable than TerraX Minerals.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
TerraX Minerals	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Algoma Steel Group	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

Summary

Algoma Steel Group beats TerraX Minerals on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Algoma Steel Group compare to Siyata Mobile?

Siyata Mobile (CVE:SIM) and Algoma Steel Group (TSE:ASTL) are both small-cap steel works companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment and profitability.

Siyata Mobile has a beta of 1.3, indicating that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Algoma Steel Group has a beta of 1.623325, indicating that its stock price is 62% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Algoma Steel Group had 1 more articles in the media than Siyata Mobile. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Algoma Steel Group and 0 mentions for Siyata Mobile. Siyata Mobile's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Algoma Steel Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Siyata Mobile	Neutral
Algoma Steel Group	Neutral

Algoma Steel Group has a net margin of -47.22% compared to Siyata Mobile's net margin of -255.03%. Algoma Steel Group's return on equity of -125.08% beat Siyata Mobile's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Siyata Mobile	-255.03%	-154.13%	-49.24%
Algoma Steel Group	-47.22%	-125.08%	-0.63%

5.3% of Siyata Mobile shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 18.2% of Algoma Steel Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Siyata Mobile shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.6% of Algoma Steel Group shares are held by 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.

Algoma Steel Group has a consensus target price of C$8.17, suggesting a potential upside of 48.22%. Given Algoma Steel Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Algoma Steel Group is more favorable than Siyata Mobile.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Siyata Mobile	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Algoma Steel Group	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

Siyata Mobile has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Algoma Steel Group. Siyata Mobile is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Algoma Steel Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Siyata Mobile	C$7.45M	2.71	-C$19M	-C$4.96	N/A
Algoma Steel Group	C$1.87B	0.31	-C$150.59M	-C$10.29	N/A

Summary

Algoma Steel Group beats Siyata Mobile on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Algoma Steel Group compare to Cielo Waste Solutions?

Cielo Waste Solutions (CVE:CMC) and Algoma Steel Group (TSE:ASTL) are both small-cap steel works companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Cielo Waste Solutions has a beta of -1.034337, indicating that its stock price is 203% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Algoma Steel Group has a beta of 1.623325, indicating that its stock price is 62% more volatile than the broader market.

0.0% of Cielo Waste Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 18.2% of Algoma Steel Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.7% of Cielo Waste Solutions shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 7.6% of Algoma Steel Group shares are owned 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.

Cielo Waste Solutions has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Algoma Steel Group. Cielo Waste Solutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Algoma Steel Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Cielo Waste Solutions	N/A	N/A	-C$20.16M	-C$0.03	N/A
Algoma Steel Group	C$1.87B	0.31	-C$150.59M	-C$10.29	N/A

In the previous week, Algoma Steel Group had 1 more articles in the media than Cielo Waste Solutions. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Algoma Steel Group and 0 mentions for Cielo Waste Solutions. Cielo Waste Solutions' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Algoma Steel Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Cielo Waste Solutions	Neutral
Algoma Steel Group	Neutral

Algoma Steel Group has a consensus target price of C$8.17, suggesting a potential upside of 48.22%. Given Algoma Steel Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Algoma Steel Group is more favorable than Cielo Waste Solutions.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Cielo Waste Solutions	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Algoma Steel Group	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

Cielo Waste Solutions has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Algoma Steel Group's net margin of -47.22%. Cielo Waste Solutions' return on equity of 123.35% beat Algoma Steel Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Cielo Waste Solutions	N/A	123.35%	-12.70%
Algoma Steel Group	-47.22%	-125.08%	-0.63%

Summary

Algoma Steel Group beats Cielo Waste Solutions on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Algoma Steel Group compare to Trifecta Gold?

Algoma Steel Group (TSE:ASTL) and Trifecta Gold (CVE:TG) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, risk, institutional ownership and earnings.

Algoma Steel Group presently has a consensus target price of C$8.17, suggesting a potential upside of 48.22%. Given Algoma Steel Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Algoma Steel Group is more favorable than Trifecta Gold.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Algoma Steel Group	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Trifecta Gold	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Algoma Steel Group has a beta of 1.623325, indicating that its stock price is 62% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Trifecta Gold has a beta of 0.616993, indicating that its stock price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

18.2% of Algoma Steel Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of Trifecta Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.6% of Algoma Steel Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.6% of Trifecta Gold shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Algoma Steel Group and Algoma Steel Group both had 1 articles in the media. Algoma Steel Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Trifecta Gold'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Algoma Steel Group	Neutral
Trifecta Gold	Neutral

Trifecta Gold has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Algoma Steel Group.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Algoma Steel Group	C$1.87B	0.31	-C$150.59M	-C$10.29	N/A
Trifecta Gold	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Trifecta Gold has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Algoma Steel Group's net margin of -47.22%. Trifecta Gold's return on equity of -7.83% beat Algoma Steel Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Algoma Steel Group	-47.22%	-125.08%	-0.63%
Trifecta Gold	N/A	-7.83%	-3.64%

Summary

Algoma Steel Group beats Trifecta Gold on 9 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Algoma Steel Group compare to Alba Minerals?

Alba Minerals (CVE:AA) and Algoma Steel Group (TSE:ASTL) 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 dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, earnings and risk.

Alba Minerals has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Algoma Steel Group.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Alba Minerals	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Algoma Steel Group	C$1.87B	0.31	-C$150.59M	-C$10.29	N/A

In the previous week, Algoma Steel Group had 1 more articles in the media than Alba Minerals. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Algoma Steel Group and 0 mentions for Alba Minerals. Alba Minerals' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Algoma Steel Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Alba Minerals	Neutral
Algoma Steel Group	Neutral

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Alba Minerals	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Algoma Steel Group	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

Alba Minerals has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Algoma Steel Group's net margin of -47.22%. Alba Minerals' return on equity of 0.00% beat Algoma Steel Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Alba Minerals	N/A	N/A	N/A
Algoma Steel Group	-47.22%	-125.08%	-0.63%

18.2% of Algoma Steel Group shares are held by institutional investors. 7.6% of Algoma Steel Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Algoma Steel Group beats Alba Minerals on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ASTL vs. The Competition

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Metric	Algoma Steel Group	Steel Industry	Materials Sector	TSE Exchange
Market Cap	C$580.69M	C$1.01B	C$4.68B	C$13.07B
Dividend Yield	2.43%	9.14%	5.02%	6.18%
P/E Ratio	-0.54	3.98	21.47	36.51
Price / Sales	0.31	10.70	6,350.67	10.34
Price / Cash	1.87	16.26	26.81	82.29
Price / Book	1.22	0.88	8.78	4.52
Net Income	-C$150.59M	C$197.22M	C$157.26M	C$299.09M
7 Day Performance	-7.24%	7.31%	1.40%	1.85%
1 Month Performance	-20.61%	4.58%	-1.84%	1.71%
1 Year Performance	-41.82%	10.17%	46.42%	36.40%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
ASTL Algoma Steel Group	1.3795 of 5 stars	C$5.51 +2.8%	C$8.17 +48.2%	-41.8%	C$580.69M	C$1.87B	N/A	2,730	Analyst Forecast
TXR TerraX Minerals	N/A	C$0.28 +16.7%	N/A	+0.0%	C$44.97M	N/A	N/A	20,100	High Trading Volume
SIM Siyata Mobile	N/A	C$6.50 -3.7%	N/A	+0.0%	C$20.22M	C$7.45M	N/A	5,310
CMC Cielo Waste Solutions	N/A	C$0.07 -7.1%	N/A	+25.0%	C$12.49M	N/A	N/A	12,500
TG Trifecta Gold	N/A	C$0.21 +7.9%	N/A	-39.1%	C$9.78M	N/A	N/A	2,400	News Coverage Gap Up

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Algoma Steel Group (ASTL) Competitors

ASTL vs. TXR, SIM, CMC, TG, and AA

How does Algoma Steel Group compare to TerraX Minerals?

Does the media favor TXR or ASTL?

Is TXR or ASTL more profitable?

Which has better valuation and earnings, TXR or ASTL?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in TXR or ASTL?

Do analysts rate TXR or ASTL?

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How does Algoma Steel Group compare to Siyata Mobile?

Which has more volatility & risk, SIM or ASTL?

Does the media prefer SIM or ASTL?

Is SIM or ASTL more profitable?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in SIM or ASTL?

Do analysts recommend SIM or ASTL?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, SIM or ASTL?

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How does Algoma Steel Group compare to Cielo Waste Solutions?

Which has more risk & volatility, CMC or ASTL?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of CMC or ASTL?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, CMC or ASTL?

Does the media favor CMC or ASTL?

Do analysts prefer CMC or ASTL?

Is CMC or ASTL more profitable?

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How does Algoma Steel Group compare to Trifecta Gold?

Do analysts rate ASTL or TG?

Which has more risk and volatility, ASTL or TG?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of ASTL or TG?

Does the media favor ASTL or TG?

Which has better earnings & valuation, ASTL or TG?

Is ASTL or TG more profitable?

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How does Algoma Steel Group compare to Alba Minerals?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, AA or ASTL?

Does the media favor AA or ASTL?

Do analysts rate AA or ASTL?

Is AA or ASTL more profitable?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in AA or ASTL?

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