Polaris Renewable Energy (PIF) Competitors

Polaris Renewable Energy (TSE:PIF) and Altius Renewable Royalties (TSE:ARR) are both small-cap utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings and dividends.

Does the media prefer PIF or ARR?

In the previous week, Polaris Renewable Energy had 3 more articles in the media than Altius Renewable Royalties. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Polaris Renewable Energy and 0 mentions for Altius Renewable Royalties. Altius Renewable Royalties' average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Polaris Renewable Energy's score of -0.31 indicating that Altius Renewable Royalties is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Polaris Renewable Energy	Neutral
Altius Renewable Royalties	Neutral

Which has more volatility and risk, PIF or ARR?

Polaris Renewable Energy has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its share price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Altius Renewable Royalties has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its share price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Do analysts prefer PIF or ARR?

Polaris Renewable Energy currently has a consensus price target of C$22.67, suggesting a potential upside of 82.50%. Altius Renewable Royalties has a consensus price target of C$19.25, suggesting a potential upside of 0.00%. Given Polaris Renewable Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Polaris Renewable Energy is more favorable than Altius Renewable Royalties.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Polaris Renewable Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.50
Altius Renewable Royalties	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Which has better earnings and valuation, PIF or ARR?

Polaris Renewable Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Altius Renewable Royalties. Altius Renewable Royalties 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$53.34M	3.46	C$5.06M	C$0.48	25.73
Altius Renewable Royalties	C$2.67M	0.00	-C$1.67M	-C$0.08	N/A

Is PIF or ARR more profitable?

Polaris Renewable Energy has a net margin of 9.49% compared to Altius Renewable Royalties' net margin of -206.69%. Polaris Renewable Energy's return on equity of 2.68% beat Altius Renewable Royalties' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Polaris Renewable Energy	9.49%	2.68%	3.18%
Altius Renewable Royalties	-206.69%	-0.83%	-0.72%

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of PIF or ARR?

22.0% of Polaris Renewable Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 21.8% of Altius Renewable Royalties shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.9% of Polaris Renewable Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 58.9% of Altius Renewable Royalties 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

Polaris Renewable Energy beats Altius Renewable Royalties on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.