Major Drilling Group International (MDI) Competitors

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MDI vs. ALS, AFM, LAC, NCX, and NDM

Should you buy Major Drilling Group International stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Major Drilling Group International 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 Major Drilling Group International include Altius Minerals (ALS), Alphamin Resources (AFM), Lithium Americas (LAC), NorthIsle Copper and Gold (NCX), and Northern Dynasty Minerals (NDM).

How does Major Drilling Group International compare to Altius Minerals?

Altius Minerals (TSE:ALS) and Major Drilling Group International (TSE:MDI) are both materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, valuation, risk, media sentiment, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Altius Minerals has a beta of 0.403547, suggesting that its stock price is 60% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Major Drilling Group International has a beta of 1.652419, suggesting that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the broader market.

Altius Minerals has a net margin of 543.91% compared to Major Drilling Group International's net margin of 2.40%. Altius Minerals' return on equity of 32.43% beat Major Drilling Group International's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Altius Minerals	543.91%	32.43%	2.60%
Major Drilling Group International	2.40%	3.91%	6.57%

In the previous week, Altius Minerals' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Major Drilling Group International'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Altius Minerals	Neutral
Major Drilling Group International	Neutral

Major Drilling Group International has higher revenue and earnings than Altius Minerals. Altius Minerals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Major Drilling Group International, 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
Altius Minerals	C$63.30M	58.58	C$13.64M	C$6.26	10.08
Major Drilling Group International	C$889.08M	1.44	C$41.61M	C$0.26	59.81

27.8% of Altius Minerals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.0% of Major Drilling Group International shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.0% of Altius Minerals shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Major Drilling Group International shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Altius Minerals presently has a consensus price target of C$61.75, indicating a potential downside of 2.17%. Major Drilling Group International has a consensus price target of C$21.00, indicating a potential upside of 35.05%. Given Major Drilling Group International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Major Drilling Group International is more favorable than Altius Minerals.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Altius Minerals	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Major Drilling Group International	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Summary

Major Drilling Group International beats Altius Minerals on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Major Drilling Group International compare to Alphamin Resources?

Major Drilling Group International (TSE:MDI) and Alphamin Resources (CVE:AFM) are both materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and risk.

In the previous week, Major Drilling Group International's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Alphamin Resources'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Major Drilling Group International	Neutral
Alphamin Resources	Neutral

Alphamin Resources has a net margin of 24.60% compared to Major Drilling Group International's net margin of 2.40%. Alphamin Resources' return on equity of 47.01% beat Major Drilling Group International's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Major Drilling Group International	2.40%	3.91%	6.57%
Alphamin Resources	24.60%	47.01%	15.99%

Major Drilling Group International has a beta of 1.652419, suggesting that its share price is 65% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphamin Resources has a beta of 0.647785, suggesting that its share price is 35% less volatile than the broader market.

56.0% of Major Drilling Group International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.3% of Alphamin Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Major Drilling Group International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 58.6% of Alphamin Resources shares are owned 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.

Alphamin Resources has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Major Drilling Group International. Alphamin Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Major Drilling Group International, 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
Major Drilling Group International	C$889.08M	1.44	C$41.61M	C$0.26	59.81
Alphamin Resources	C$848.99M	2.42	C$51.44M	C$0.17	9.34

Major Drilling Group International currently has a consensus price target of C$21.00, indicating a potential upside of 35.05%. Given Major Drilling Group International's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Major Drilling Group International is more favorable than Alphamin Resources.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Major Drilling Group International	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Alphamin Resources	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Summary

Major Drilling Group International beats Alphamin Resources on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Major Drilling Group International compare to Lithium Americas?

Major Drilling Group International (TSE:MDI) and Lithium Americas (TSE:LAC) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, valuation, earnings and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Major Drilling Group International's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Lithium Americas'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Major Drilling Group International	Neutral
Lithium Americas	Neutral

Lithium Americas has a net margin of 1,429,488,235.29% compared to Major Drilling Group International's net margin of 2.40%. Major Drilling Group International's return on equity of 3.91% beat Lithium Americas' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Major Drilling Group International	2.40%	3.91%	6.57%
Lithium Americas	1,429,488,235.29%	-12.63%	-3.41%

56.0% of Major Drilling Group International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 18.3% of Lithium Americas shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Major Drilling Group International shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.4% of Lithium Americas 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.

Major Drilling Group International currently has a consensus price target of C$21.00, suggesting a potential upside of 35.05%. Lithium Americas has a consensus price target of C$8.25, suggesting a potential upside of 81.72%. Given Lithium Americas' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Lithium Americas is more favorable than Major Drilling Group International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Major Drilling Group International	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Lithium Americas	0 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.22

Major Drilling Group International has higher revenue and earnings than Lithium Americas. Lithium Americas is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Major Drilling Group International, 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
Major Drilling Group International	C$889.08M	1.44	C$41.61M	C$0.26	59.81
Lithium Americas	N/A	N/A	-C$20.27M	-C$0.45	N/A

Major Drilling Group International has a beta of 1.652419, meaning that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lithium Americas has a beta of 1.25853, meaning that its stock price is 26% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Major Drilling Group International beats Lithium Americas on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Major Drilling Group International compare to NorthIsle Copper and Gold?

NorthIsle Copper and Gold (CVE:NCX) and Major Drilling Group International (TSE:MDI) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, profitability, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

NorthIsle Copper and Gold has a beta of 1.688481, suggesting that its stock price is 69% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Major Drilling Group International has a beta of 1.652419, suggesting that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the broader market.

8.2% of NorthIsle Copper and Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.0% of Major Drilling Group International shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.0% of NorthIsle Copper and Gold shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Major Drilling Group International shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

NorthIsle Copper and Gold currently has a consensus target price of C$5.50, suggesting a potential upside of 38.54%. Major Drilling Group International has a consensus target price of C$21.00, suggesting a potential upside of 35.05%. Given NorthIsle Copper and Gold's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe NorthIsle Copper and Gold is more favorable than Major Drilling Group International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
NorthIsle Copper and Gold	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.50
Major Drilling Group International	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

In the previous week, NorthIsle Copper and Gold's average media sentiment score of 0.48 beat Major Drilling Group International's score of 0.00 indicating that NorthIsle Copper and Gold is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
NorthIsle Copper and Gold	Neutral
Major Drilling Group International	Neutral

Major Drilling Group International has a net margin of 2.40% compared to NorthIsle Copper and Gold's net margin of 0.00%. Major Drilling Group International's return on equity of 3.91% beat NorthIsle Copper and Gold's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
NorthIsle Copper and Gold	N/A	-30.68%	-31.83%
Major Drilling Group International	2.40%	3.91%	6.57%

Major Drilling Group International has higher revenue and earnings than NorthIsle Copper and Gold. NorthIsle Copper and Gold is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Major Drilling Group International, 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
NorthIsle Copper and Gold	N/A	N/A	-C$9.83M	-C$0.07	N/A
Major Drilling Group International	C$889.08M	1.44	C$41.61M	C$0.26	59.81

Summary

Major Drilling Group International beats NorthIsle Copper and Gold on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Major Drilling Group International compare to Northern Dynasty Minerals?

Northern Dynasty Minerals (TSE:NDM) and Major Drilling Group International (TSE:MDI) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk and earnings.

Major Drilling Group International has a net margin of 2.40% compared to Northern Dynasty Minerals' net margin of 0.00%. Major Drilling Group International's return on equity of 3.91% beat Northern Dynasty Minerals' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Northern Dynasty Minerals	N/A	-106.87%	-8.16%
Major Drilling Group International	2.40%	3.91%	6.57%

Northern Dynasty Minerals has a beta of -0.410777, indicating that its stock price is 141% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Major Drilling Group International has a beta of 1.652419, indicating that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the broader market.

Major Drilling Group International has higher revenue and earnings than Northern Dynasty Minerals. Northern Dynasty Minerals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Major Drilling Group International, 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
Northern Dynasty Minerals	N/A	N/A	-C$17.31M	-C$0.10	N/A
Major Drilling Group International	C$889.08M	1.44	C$41.61M	C$0.26	59.81

Major Drilling Group International has a consensus price target of C$21.00, suggesting a potential upside of 35.05%. Given Major Drilling Group International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Major Drilling Group International is more favorable than Northern Dynasty Minerals.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Northern Dynasty Minerals	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Major Drilling Group International	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

9.3% of Northern Dynasty Minerals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.0% of Major Drilling Group International shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Northern Dynasty Minerals shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Major Drilling Group International shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Northern Dynasty Minerals' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Major Drilling Group International'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Northern Dynasty Minerals	Neutral
Major Drilling Group International	Neutral

Summary

Major Drilling Group International beats Northern Dynasty Minerals on 12 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MDI vs. The Competition

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Metric	Major Drilling Group International	Metals & Mining Industry	Materials Sector	TSE Exchange
Market Cap	C$1.28B	C$3.81B	C$4.87B	C$12.62B
Dividend Yield	0.63%	5.21%	4.69%	6.20%
P/E Ratio	59.81	22.78	20.98	34.72
Price / Sales	1.44	8,716.42	5,171.40	9.83
Price / Cash	8.33	26.52	24.63	82.29
Price / Book	2.30	10.38	8.79	4.60
Net Income	C$41.61M	C$122.29M	C$154.60M	C$299.09M
7 Day Performance	11.71%	8.53%	6.85%	3.79%
1 Month Performance	7.17%	5.86%	5.18%	2.63%
1 Year Performance	76.91%	54.19%	43.31%	35.77%

Major Drilling Group International 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)
MDI Major Drilling Group International	N/A	C$15.55 +0.5%	C$21.00 +35.0%	+76.1%	C$1.28B	C$889.08M	59.81	2,500
ALS Altius Minerals	1.5228 of 5 stars	C$59.15 +0.2%	C$61.75 +4.4%	+109.5%	C$3.30B	C$63.30M	9.45	19
AFM Alphamin Resources	N/A	C$1.46 +2.1%	N/A	+56.0%	C$1.87B	C$740.47M	9.97	N/A	Gap Up
LAC Lithium Americas	1.923 of 5 stars	C$4.03 +5.5%	C$8.25 +104.7%	+16.9%	C$1.41B	N/A	N/A	749	Gap Up
NCX NorthIsle Copper and Gold	2.2511 of 5 stars	C$3.28 +3.3%	C$5.50 +67.9%	+232.5%	C$1.09B	N/A	N/A	N/A

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Major Drilling Group International (MDI) Competitors

MDI vs. ALS, AFM, LAC, NCX, and NDM

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Major Drilling Group International (MDI) Competitors

MDI vs. ALS, AFM, LAC, NCX, and NDM

How does Major Drilling Group International compare to Altius Minerals?

Which has more volatility & risk, ALS or MDI?

Is ALS or MDI more profitable?

Does the media prefer ALS or MDI?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, ALS or MDI?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in ALS or MDI?

Do analysts prefer ALS or MDI?

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How does Major Drilling Group International compare to Alphamin Resources?

Does the media favor MDI or AFM?

Is MDI or AFM more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, MDI or AFM?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in MDI or AFM?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, MDI or AFM?

Do analysts recommend MDI or AFM?

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How does Major Drilling Group International compare to Lithium Americas?

Does the media prefer MDI or LAC?

Is MDI or LAC more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in MDI or LAC?

Do analysts rate MDI or LAC?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, MDI or LAC?

Which has more risk and volatility, MDI or LAC?

Summary

How does Major Drilling Group International compare to NorthIsle Copper and Gold?

Which has more volatility & risk, NCX or MDI?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of NCX or MDI?

Do analysts recommend NCX or MDI?

Does the media favor NCX or MDI?

Is NCX or MDI more profitable?

Which has better valuation and earnings, NCX or MDI?

Summary

How does Major Drilling Group International compare to Northern Dynasty Minerals?

Is NDM or MDI more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, NDM or MDI?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, NDM or MDI?

Do analysts rate NDM or MDI?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of NDM or MDI?

Does the media refer more to NDM or MDI?

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