Do analysts prefer HME or IMP?

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Hemisphere Energy 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 Intermap Technologies 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 4.00

Do analysts rate HAL or IMP?

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 Intermap Technologies 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 4.00

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, HAL or IMP?

Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Intermap Technologies. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Intermap Technologies C$7.72M 9.65 -C$120.05K -C$0.13 N/A

Do analysts rate E or IMP?

Enterprise Group currently has a consensus price target of C$1.80, suggesting a potential upside of 31.39%. Given Enterprise Group's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Enterprise Group is more favorable than Intermap Technologies. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Enterprise Group 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 Intermap Technologies 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 4.00

Does the media prefer E or IMP?

In the previous week, Enterprise Group and Enterprise Group both had 1 articles in the media. Intermap Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Enterprise Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Intermap Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Enterprise Group 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Intermap Technologies 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts rate IMP or IPT?

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Intermap Technologies 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 4.00 IMPACT Silver 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

Do analysts rate IMP or NINE?

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Intermap Technologies 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 4.00 Delta 9 Cannabis 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

Intermap Technologies (IMP) Competitors

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IMP vs. HME, HAL, E, IPT, and NINE

Should you buy Intermap Technologies stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Intermap Technologies 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 Intermap Technologies include Hemisphere Energy (HME), Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common (HAL), Enterprise Group (E), IMPACT Silver (IPT), and Delta 9 Cannabis (NINE). These companies are all part of the "petroleum and natural gas" industry.

How does Intermap Technologies compare to Hemisphere Energy?

Hemisphere Energy (CVE:HME) and Intermap Technologies (TSE:IMP) are both small-cap petroleum and natural gas companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and dividends.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Hemisphere Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Intermap Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	4.00

In the previous week, Intermap Technologies had 1 more articles in the media than Hemisphere Energy. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Intermap Technologies and 0 mentions for Hemisphere Energy. Intermap Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Hemisphere Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Intermap Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Hemisphere Energy	Neutral
Intermap Technologies	Positive

Hemisphere Energy has a beta of -0.020625, indicating that its stock price is 102% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Intermap Technologies has a beta of 0.245759, indicating that its stock price is 75% less volatile than the broader market.

0.5% of Hemisphere Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.5% of Intermap Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 7.4% of Hemisphere Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 19.0% of Intermap Technologies shares are held 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.

Hemisphere Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Intermap Technologies. Intermap Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hemisphere Energy, 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
Hemisphere Energy	C$91.93M	2.58	C$29.62M	C$0.28	8.96
Intermap Technologies	C$7.72M	9.65	-C$120.05K	-C$0.13	N/A

Hemisphere Energy has a net margin of 30.47% compared to Intermap Technologies' net margin of -110.18%. Hemisphere Energy's return on equity of 33.26% beat Intermap Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Hemisphere Energy	30.47%	33.26%	27.24%
Intermap Technologies	-110.18%	-42.65%	-20.25%

Summary

Intermap Technologies beats Hemisphere Energy on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Intermap Technologies compare to Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common?

Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common (TSE:HAL) and Intermap Technologies (TSE:IMP) are both small-cap petroleum and natural gas companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, valuation and risk.

Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Intermap Technologies' net margin of -110.18%. Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common's return on equity of 0.00% beat Intermap Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common	N/A	N/A	N/A
Intermap Technologies	-110.18%	-42.65%	-20.25%

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Intermap Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	4.00

Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Intermap Technologies.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Intermap Technologies	C$7.72M	9.65	-C$120.05K	-C$0.13	N/A

In the previous week, Intermap Technologies had 1 more articles in the media than Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Intermap Technologies and 0 mentions for Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common. Intermap Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common's score of 0.00 indicating that Intermap Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common	Neutral
Intermap Technologies	Positive

Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common has a beta of 0.68, meaning that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Intermap Technologies has a beta of 0.245759, meaning that its share price is 75% less volatile than the broader market.

3.5% of Intermap Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.0% of Intermap Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Intermap Technologies beats Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Intermap Technologies compare to Enterprise Group?

Enterprise Group (TSE:E) and Intermap Technologies (TSE:IMP) are both small-cap petroleum and natural gas companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, earnings, dividends and risk.

Enterprise Group has higher revenue and earnings than Intermap Technologies. Intermap Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Enterprise 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
Enterprise Group	C$38.03M	2.93	C$7.94M	C$0.03	45.67
Intermap Technologies	C$7.72M	9.65	-C$120.05K	-C$0.13	N/A

Enterprise Group has a net margin of 7.79% compared to Intermap Technologies' net margin of -110.18%. Enterprise Group's return on equity of 3.39% beat Intermap Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Enterprise Group	7.79%	3.39%	9.17%
Intermap Technologies	-110.18%	-42.65%	-20.25%

1.0% of Enterprise Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.5% of Intermap Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 39.6% of Enterprise Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 19.0% of Intermap Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Enterprise Group and Enterprise Group both had 1 articles in the media. Intermap Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Enterprise Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Intermap Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Enterprise Group	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Intermap Technologies	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Enterprise Group has a beta of 0.978481, meaning that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Intermap Technologies has a beta of 0.245759, meaning that its stock price is 75% less volatile than the broader market.

Enterprise Group currently has a consensus price target of C$1.80, suggesting a potential upside of 31.39%. Given Enterprise Group's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Enterprise Group is more favorable than Intermap Technologies.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Enterprise Group	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Intermap Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	4.00

Summary

Enterprise Group beats Intermap Technologies on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Intermap Technologies compare to IMPACT Silver?

Intermap Technologies (TSE:IMP) and IMPACT Silver (CVE:IPT) are both small-cap petroleum and natural gas companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Intermap Technologies had 1 more articles in the media than IMPACT Silver. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Intermap Technologies and 0 mentions for IMPACT Silver. Intermap Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat IMPACT Silver's score of 0.00 indicating that Intermap Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Intermap Technologies	Positive
IMPACT Silver	Neutral

Intermap Technologies has higher earnings, but lower revenue than IMPACT Silver. IMPACT Silver is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Intermap Technologies, 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
Intermap Technologies	C$7.72M	9.65	-C$120.05K	-C$0.13	N/A
IMPACT Silver	C$68.95M	1.43	-C$11.72M	-C$0.01	N/A

Intermap Technologies has a beta of 0.245759, suggesting that its share price is 75% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IMPACT Silver has a beta of 1.438754, suggesting that its share price is 44% more volatile than the broader market.

3.5% of Intermap Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.7% of IMPACT Silver shares are held by institutional investors. 19.0% of Intermap Technologies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of IMPACT Silver shares are held by 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.

IMPACT Silver has a net margin of 1.63% compared to Intermap Technologies' net margin of -110.18%. IMPACT Silver's return on equity of 1.82% beat Intermap Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Intermap Technologies	-110.18%	-42.65%	-20.25%
IMPACT Silver	1.63%	1.82%	-6.79%

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Intermap Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	4.00
IMPACT Silver	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Summary

Intermap Technologies beats IMPACT Silver on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Intermap Technologies compare to Delta 9 Cannabis?

Intermap Technologies (TSE:IMP) and Delta 9 Cannabis (CVE:NINE) are both small-cap petroleum and natural gas companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Intermap Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	4.00
Delta 9 Cannabis	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Delta 9 Cannabis has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Intermap Technologies' net margin of -110.18%. Delta 9 Cannabis' return on equity of 0.00% beat Intermap Technologies' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Intermap Technologies	-110.18%	-42.65%	-20.25%
Delta 9 Cannabis	N/A	N/A	N/A

Delta 9 Cannabis has higher revenue and earnings than Intermap Technologies. Intermap Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Delta 9 Cannabis, 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
Intermap Technologies	C$7.72M	9.65	-C$120.05K	-C$0.13	N/A
Delta 9 Cannabis	C$12.87M	6.94	C$4.69M	C$0.05	19.07

3.5% of Intermap Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.0% of Intermap Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Intermap Technologies had 1 more articles in the media than Delta 9 Cannabis. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Intermap Technologies and 0 mentions for Delta 9 Cannabis. Intermap Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Delta 9 Cannabis' score of 0.00 indicating that Intermap Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Intermap Technologies	Positive
Delta 9 Cannabis	Neutral

Summary

Intermap Technologies and Delta 9 Cannabis tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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IMP vs. The Competition

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Metric	Intermap Technologies	Software Industry	Computer Sector	TSE Exchange
Market Cap	C$74.52M	C$4.73B	C$39.31B	C$12.23B
Dividend Yield	1.80%	4.04%	3.27%	6.19%
P/E Ratio	-7.77	25.73	169.89	35.65
Price / Sales	9.65	247.32	622.88	10.56
Price / Cash	275.00	17.39	48.53	82.29
Price / Book	3.62	4.23	9.58	4.42
Net Income	-C$120.05K	C$22.26M	C$1.07B	C$299.09M
7 Day Performance	8.60%	-0.48%	-0.82%	-1.19%
1 Month Performance	-40.94%	8.88%	0.97%	-1.42%
1 Year Performance	-54.50%	-10.79%	156.63%	39.62%

Intermap Technologies Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
IMP Intermap Technologies	0.0856 of 5 stars	C$1.01 -2.9%	N/A	-54.1%	C$74.52M	C$7.72M	N/A	5,300	Gap Down
HME Hemisphere Energy	N/A	C$2.56 +0.4%	N/A	+33.5%	C$241.63M	C$91.93M	9.14	8
HAL Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common	N/A	C$31.62 +0.5%	N/A	+40.7%	C$127.08M	N/A	N/A	45,000
E Enterprise Group	1.1846 of 5 stars	C$1.38 +3.0%	C$1.80 +30.4%	-25.5%	C$112.07M	C$38.03M	46.00	32,700	Gap Up
IPT IMPACT Silver	N/A	C$0.30 -0.3%	N/A	+7.5%	C$104.34M	C$68.95M	N/A	N/A	Gap Down

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Intermap Technologies (IMP) Competitors

IMP vs. HME, HAL, E, IPT, and NINE

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How does Intermap Technologies compare to IMPACT Silver?

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Intermap Technologies (IMP) Competitors

IMP vs. HME, HAL, E, IPT, and NINE

How does Intermap Technologies compare to Hemisphere Energy?

Do analysts prefer HME or IMP?

Does the media prefer HME or IMP?

Which has more risk & volatility, HME or IMP?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of HME or IMP?

Which has better earnings & valuation, HME or IMP?

Is HME or IMP more profitable?

Summary

How does Intermap Technologies compare to Global X Active Canadian Dividend ETF Common?

Is HAL or IMP more profitable?

Do analysts rate HAL or IMP?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, HAL or IMP?

Does the media refer more to HAL or IMP?

Which has more risk and volatility, HAL or IMP?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of HAL or IMP?

Summary

How does Intermap Technologies compare to Enterprise Group?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, E or IMP?

Is E or IMP more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of E or IMP?

Does the media prefer E or IMP?

Which has more volatility and risk, E or IMP?

Do analysts rate E or IMP?

Summary

How does Intermap Technologies compare to IMPACT Silver?

Does the media favor IMP or IPT?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, IMP or IPT?

Which has more volatility & risk, IMP or IPT?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in IMP or IPT?

Is IMP or IPT more profitable?

Do analysts rate IMP or IPT?

Summary

How does Intermap Technologies compare to Delta 9 Cannabis?

Do analysts rate IMP or NINE?

Is IMP or NINE more profitable?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, IMP or NINE?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in IMP or NINE?

Does the media favor IMP or NINE?

Summary

New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

Media Sentiment Over Time

IMP vs. The Competition

Intermap Technologies Competitors List

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