Do analysts prefer CPX or MXG?

Capital Power presently has a consensus price target of C$80.11, indicating a potential upside of 28.55%. Given Capital Power's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Capital Power is more favorable than Maxim Power. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Capital Power 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 7 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.10 Maxim Power 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, CPX or MXG?

Capital Power has higher revenue and earnings than Maxim Power. Maxim Power is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Capital Power, 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 Capital Power C$4.24B 2.31 C$602.81M C$0.57 109.33 Maxim Power C$76.16M 3.46 C$53.09M C$0.15 27.67

Do analysts recommend MXG or TA?

TransAlta has a consensus target price of C$25.00, indicating a potential upside of 53.75%. Given TransAlta's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe TransAlta is more favorable than Maxim Power. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Maxim Power 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 TransAlta 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 8 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Which has better earnings and valuation, MXG or TA?

TransAlta has higher revenue and earnings than Maxim Power. TransAlta is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Maxim Power, 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 Maxim Power C$76.16M 3.46 C$53.09M C$0.15 27.67 TransAlta C$2.27B 2.27 C$212.05M -C$0.31 N/A

Is MXG or TA more profitable?

Maxim Power has a net margin of 13.58% compared to TransAlta's net margin of -1.02%. Maxim Power's return on equity of 2.95% beat TransAlta's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Maxim Power 13.58% 2.95% 2.32% TransAlta -1.02% -1.50% 7.07%

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, MXG or AXY?

Maxim Power has higher revenue and earnings than Alterra Power. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Maxim Power C$76.16M 3.46 C$53.09M C$0.15 27.67 Alterra Power N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

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MXG vs. CPX, TA, AXY, ARR, and PIF

Should you buy Maxim Power stock or one of its competitors? Maxim Power's main competitors and comparable companies include Capital Power (CPX), TransAlta (TA), Alterra Power (AXY), Altius Renewable Royalties (ARR), and Polaris Renewable Energy (PIF). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "independent power & renewable electricity producers" industry.

How does Maxim Power compare to Capital Power?

Capital Power (TSE:CPX) and Maxim Power (TSE:MXG) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, risk, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

Capital Power has higher revenue and earnings than Maxim Power. Maxim Power is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Capital Power, 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
Capital Power	C$4.24B	2.31	C$602.81M	C$0.57	109.33
Maxim Power	C$76.16M	3.46	C$53.09M	C$0.15	27.67

30.0% of Capital Power shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.2% of Maxim Power shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Capital Power shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 71.2% of Maxim Power shares are owned by 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.

Maxim Power has a net margin of 13.58% compared to Capital Power's net margin of 3.05%. Maxim Power's return on equity of 2.95% beat Capital Power's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Capital Power	3.05%	2.31%	5.86%
Maxim Power	13.58%	2.95%	2.32%

Capital Power has a beta of 0.635568, meaning that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Maxim Power has a beta of 1.063564, meaning that its share price is 6% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Capital Power had 1 more articles in the media than Maxim Power. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Capital Power and 0 mentions for Maxim Power. Capital Power's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Maxim Power's score of 0.00 indicating that Capital Power is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Capital Power	Positive
Maxim Power	Neutral

Capital Power presently has a consensus price target of C$80.11, indicating a potential upside of 28.55%. Given Capital Power's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Capital Power is more favorable than Maxim Power.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Capital Power	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.10
Maxim Power	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Summary

Capital Power beats Maxim Power on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Maxim Power compare to TransAlta?

Maxim Power (TSE:MXG) and TransAlta (TSE:TA) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, risk, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Maxim Power has a beta of 1.063564, suggesting that its share price is 6% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, TransAlta has a beta of 0.72908, suggesting that its share price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

TransAlta has higher revenue and earnings than Maxim Power. TransAlta is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Maxim Power, 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
Maxim Power	C$76.16M	3.46	C$53.09M	C$0.15	27.67
TransAlta	C$2.27B	2.27	C$212.05M	-C$0.31	N/A

9.2% of Maxim Power shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 31.7% of TransAlta shares are owned by institutional investors. 71.2% of Maxim Power shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of TransAlta shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

TransAlta has a consensus target price of C$25.00, indicating a potential upside of 53.75%. Given TransAlta's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe TransAlta is more favorable than Maxim Power.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Maxim Power	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
TransAlta	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Maxim Power has a net margin of 13.58% compared to TransAlta's net margin of -1.02%. Maxim Power's return on equity of 2.95% beat TransAlta's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Maxim Power	13.58%	2.95%	2.32%
TransAlta	-1.02%	-1.50%	7.07%

In the previous week, Maxim Power's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled TransAlta'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Maxim Power	Neutral
TransAlta	Neutral

Summary

TransAlta beats Maxim Power on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Maxim Power compare to Alterra Power?

Maxim Power (TSE:MXG) and Alterra Power (TSE:AXY) are both small-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, risk, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Maxim Power has higher revenue and earnings than Alterra Power.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Maxim Power	C$76.16M	3.46	C$53.09M	C$0.15	27.67
Alterra Power	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

In the previous week, Maxim Power's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Alterra Power'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Maxim Power	Neutral
Alterra Power	Neutral

Maxim Power has a net margin of 13.58% compared to Alterra Power's net margin of 0.00%. Maxim Power's return on equity of 2.95% beat Alterra Power's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Maxim Power	13.58%	2.95%	2.32%
Alterra Power	N/A	N/A	N/A

9.2% of Maxim Power shares are held by institutional investors. 71.2% of Maxim Power shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Maxim Power beats Alterra Power on 6 of the 6 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Maxim Power compare to Altius Renewable Royalties?

Altius Renewable Royalties (TSE:ARR) and Maxim Power (TSE:MXG) are both small-cap utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability and valuation.

Altius Renewable Royalties has a beta of 0.97, suggesting that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Maxim Power has a beta of 1.063564, suggesting that its share price is 6% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Altius Renewable Royalties' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Maxim Power'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Altius Renewable Royalties	Neutral
Maxim Power	Neutral

Maxim Power has a net margin of 13.58% compared to Altius Renewable Royalties' net margin of -206.69%. Maxim Power's return on equity of 2.95% beat Altius Renewable Royalties' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Altius Renewable Royalties	-206.69%	-0.83%	-0.72%
Maxim Power	13.58%	2.95%	2.32%

21.8% of Altius Renewable Royalties shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.2% of Maxim Power shares are owned by institutional investors. 58.9% of Altius Renewable Royalties shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 71.2% of Maxim Power shares are owned 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.

Maxim Power has higher revenue and earnings than Altius Renewable Royalties. Altius Renewable Royalties is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Maxim Power, 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 Renewable Royalties	C$2.67M	0.00	-C$1.67M	-C$0.08	N/A
Maxim Power	C$76.16M	3.46	C$53.09M	C$0.15	27.67

Summary

Maxim Power beats Altius Renewable Royalties on 9 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Maxim Power compare to Polaris Renewable Energy?

Polaris Renewable Energy (TSE:PIF) and Maxim Power (TSE:MXG) are both small-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Maxim Power has a net margin of 13.58% compared to Polaris Renewable Energy's net margin of 5.34%. Maxim Power's return on equity of 2.95% beat Polaris Renewable Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Polaris Renewable Energy	5.34%	1.73%	3.18%
Maxim Power	13.58%	2.95%	2.32%

Polaris Renewable Energy has a beta of 0.548214, suggesting that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Maxim Power has a beta of 1.063564, suggesting that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the broader market.

Maxim Power has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Polaris Renewable Energy. Maxim Power is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Polaris Renewable 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
Polaris Renewable Energy	C$78.25M	3.78	C$5.06M	C$0.19	74.42
Maxim Power	C$76.16M	3.46	C$53.09M	C$0.15	27.67

In the previous week, Polaris Renewable Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Maxim Power'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Polaris Renewable Energy	Neutral
Maxim Power	Neutral

14.3% of Polaris Renewable Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 9.2% of Maxim Power shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.9% of Polaris Renewable Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 71.2% of Maxim Power shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Polaris Renewable Energy currently has a consensus target price of C$19.63, indicating a potential upside of 38.79%. Given Polaris Renewable Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Polaris Renewable Energy is more favorable than Maxim Power.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Polaris Renewable Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Maxim Power	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

Summary

Polaris Renewable Energy beats Maxim Power on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MXG vs. The Competition

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Metric	Maxim Power	Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers Industry	Utilities Sector	TSE Exchange
Market Cap	C$263.65M	C$7.02B	C$15.72B	C$12.52B
Dividend Yield	8.50%	4.38%	4.04%	6.24%
P/E Ratio	27.67	34.78	24.72	39.47
Price / Sales	3.46	424.15	308.34	9.82
Price / Cash	2.31	15.15	18.64	82.29
Price / Book	0.80	2.28	2.25	4.71
Net Income	C$53.09M	C$231.18M	C$701.43M	C$299.09M
7 Day Performance	N/A	-1.08%	-1.03%	-1.21%
1 Month Performance	-0.48%	-2.18%	-1.87%	4.89%
1 Year Performance	-7.57%	7.05%	9.50%	28.63%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count
MXG Maxim Power	N/A	C$4.15 flat	N/A	-6.7%	C$263.65M	C$76.16M	27.67	44
CPX Capital Power	4.0362 of 5 stars	C$64.71 -1.5%	C$80.11 +23.8%	+10.2%	C$10.16B	C$4.24B	113.53	737
TA TransAlta	3.3711 of 5 stars	C$16.95 -2.0%	C$25.00 +47.5%	-1.7%	C$5.47B	C$2.27B	N/A	1,257
AXY Alterra Power	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	C$451.30M	N/A	N/A	147,000
ARR Altius Renewable Royalties	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	C$369.48M	C$2.67M	N/A	N/A

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MXG vs. CPX, TA, AXY, ARR, and PIF

How does Maxim Power compare to Capital Power?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, CPX or MXG?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in CPX or MXG?

Is CPX or MXG more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, CPX or MXG?

Does the media favor CPX or MXG?

Do analysts prefer CPX or MXG?

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How does Maxim Power compare to TransAlta?

Which has more volatility and risk, MXG or TA?

Which has better earnings and valuation, MXG or TA?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in MXG or TA?

Do analysts recommend MXG or TA?

Is MXG or TA more profitable?

Does the media refer more to MXG or TA?

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How does Maxim Power compare to Alterra Power?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, MXG or AXY?

Does the media prefer MXG or AXY?

Is MXG or AXY more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in MXG or AXY?

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How does Maxim Power compare to Altius Renewable Royalties?

Which has more risk & volatility, ARR or MXG?

Does the media prefer ARR or MXG?

Is ARR or MXG more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in ARR or MXG?

Which has better earnings and valuation, ARR or MXG?

Summary

How does Maxim Power compare to Polaris Renewable Energy?

Is PIF or MXG more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, PIF or MXG?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, PIF or MXG?

Does the media prefer PIF or MXG?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in PIF or MXG?

Do analysts rate PIF or MXG?

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