Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (CHE.UN) Competitors

Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (TSE:CHE.UN) and 5N Plus (TSE:VNP) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, profitability, valuation, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

Does the media refer more to CHE.UN or VNP?

In the previous week, Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund and Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund both had 2 articles in the media. Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund's average media sentiment score of 0.39 beat 5N Plus' score of 0.00 indicating that Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
5N Plus	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Is CHE.UN or VNP more profitable?

Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund has a net margin of 7.85% compared to 5N Plus' net margin of 5.63%. Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund's return on equity of 19.73% beat 5N Plus' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund	7.85%	19.73%	7.26%
5N Plus	5.63%	11.86%	3.16%

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, CHE.UN or VNP?

Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund has higher revenue and earnings than 5N Plus. Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than 5N Plus, 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
Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund	C$1.88B	0.77	C$139.02M	C$1.07	12.04
5N Plus	C$333.88M	4.12	C$11.26M	C$0.36	42.89

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of CHE.UN or VNP?

11.5% of Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.8% of 5N Plus shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.9% of 5N Plus shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Do analysts prefer CHE.UN or VNP?

Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund currently has a consensus price target of C$15.25, suggesting a potential upside of 18.40%. 5N Plus has a consensus price target of C$12.83, suggesting a potential downside of 16.88%. Given Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund is more favorable than 5N Plus.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83
5N Plus	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.40

Which has more risk and volatility, CHE.UN or VNP?

Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund has a beta of 1.460303, meaning that its share price is 46% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, 5N Plus has a beta of 1.44135, meaning that its share price is 44% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund beats 5N Plus on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.