MAG Silver (MAG) Competitors

MAG Silver (TSE:MAG) and First Majestic Silver (TSE:AG) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings and dividends.

Does the media prefer MAG or AG?

In the previous week, First Majestic Silver had 13 more articles in the media than MAG Silver. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for First Majestic Silver and 0 mentions for MAG Silver. MAG Silver's average media sentiment score of 0.29 beat First Majestic Silver's score of 0.28 indicating that MAG Silver is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
MAG Silver	Neutral
First Majestic Silver	Neutral

Which has more risk and volatility, MAG or AG?

MAG Silver has a beta of 1.14, meaning that its share price is 14% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, First Majestic Silver has a beta of 1.36, meaning that its share price is 36% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Which has higher valuation & earnings, MAG or AG?

MAG Silver has higher earnings, but lower revenue than First Majestic Silver. First Majestic Silver is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MAG Silver, 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
MAG Silver	N/A	N/A	C$52.35M	C$1.03	27.92
First Majestic Silver	C$621.80M	6.19	-C$92.07M	-C$0.39	-29.48

Is MAG or AG more profitable?

MAG Silver has a net margin of 0.00% compared to First Majestic Silver's net margin of -14.81%. MAG Silver's return on equity of 13.87% beat First Majestic Silver's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
MAG Silver	N/A	13.87%	-1.86%
First Majestic Silver	-14.81%	-5.74%	-1.24%

Do analysts prefer MAG or AG?

MAG Silver presently has a consensus price target of C$26.43, suggesting a potential downside of 8.03%. First Majestic Silver has a consensus price target of C$7.25, suggesting a potential downside of 36.24%. Given MAG Silver's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe MAG Silver is more favorable than First Majestic Silver.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
MAG Silver	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
First Majestic Silver	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of MAG or AG?

59.6% of MAG Silver shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.8% of First Majestic Silver shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of MAG Silver shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of First Majestic Silver shares are held 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

MAG Silver beats First Majestic Silver on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.