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Western Resources (WRX) Competitors

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As of 07/6/2026

WRX vs. SRG, AZM, DEFN, TNR, and CD

Should you buy Western Resources stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Western Resources 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 Western Resources include SRG Mining (SRG), Azimut Exploration (AZM), Defense Metals (DEFN), TNR Gold (TNR), and Cantex Mine Development (CD). These companies are all part of the "other industrial metals & mining" industry.

How does Western Resources compare to SRG Mining?

SRG Mining (CVE:SRG) and Western Resources (TSE:WRX) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

In the previous week, SRG Mining's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Western Resources'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
SRG Mining Neutral
Western Resources Neutral

Western Resources' return on equity of -1.24% beat SRG Mining's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SRG MiningN/A -56.56% -35.72%
Western Resources N/A -1.24%-0.36%

SRG Mining is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Western Resources, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SRG MiningN/AN/A-C$5.25M-C$0.04N/A
Western ResourcesN/AN/A-C$3.03M-C$0.00N/A

SRG Mining has a beta of 1.12, meaning that its share price is 12% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Western Resources has a beta of 1.536047, meaning that its share price is 54% more volatile than the broader market.

3.4% of SRG Mining shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of Western Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. 50.0% of SRG Mining shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 64.6% of Western Resources shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Western Resources beats SRG Mining on 7 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Western Resources compare to Azimut Exploration?

Azimut Exploration (CVE:AZM) and Western Resources (TSE:WRX) are both small-cap basic 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.

In the previous week, Azimut Exploration had 3 more articles in the media than Western Resources. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Azimut Exploration and 0 mentions for Western Resources. Azimut Exploration's average media sentiment score of 0.74 beat Western Resources' score of 0.00 indicating that Azimut Exploration is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Azimut Exploration Positive
Western Resources Neutral

Azimut Exploration has a net margin of 2,794.98% compared to Western Resources' net margin of 0.00%. Azimut Exploration's return on equity of 15.43% beat Western Resources' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Azimut Exploration2,794.98% 15.43% -3.24%
Western Resources N/A -1.24%-0.36%

3.8% of Azimut Exploration shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of Western Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 16.6% of Azimut Exploration shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 64.6% of Western Resources 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.

Azimut Exploration has a beta of 1.165807, indicating that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Western Resources has a beta of 1.536047, indicating that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the broader market.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Azimut Exploration
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Western Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Azimut Exploration has higher revenue and earnings than Western Resources. Western Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Azimut Exploration, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Azimut ExplorationC$331.08K185.68C$193.39KC$0.096.78
Western ResourcesN/AN/A-C$3.03M-C$0.00N/A

Summary

Azimut Exploration beats Western Resources on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Western Resources compare to Defense Metals?

Western Resources (TSE:WRX) and Defense Metals (CVE:DEFN) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, profitability, dividends and earnings.

Western Resources has a beta of 1.536047, indicating that its share price is 54% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Defense Metals has a beta of -2.253953, indicating that its share price is 325% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Western Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Defense Metals'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Western Resources Neutral
Defense Metals Neutral

Western Resources' return on equity of -1.24% beat Defense Metals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Western ResourcesN/A -1.24% -0.36%
Defense Metals N/A -10.54%-4.33%

0.0% of Western Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.7% of Defense Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. 64.6% of Western Resources shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.5% of Defense Metals shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Western Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Defense Metals, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Western ResourcesN/AN/A-C$3.03M-C$0.00N/A
Defense MetalsN/AN/A-C$3.87M-C$0.02N/A

Summary

Western Resources beats Defense Metals on 6 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Western Resources compare to TNR Gold?

Western Resources (TSE:WRX) and TNR Gold (CVE:TNR) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, profitability, risk, valuation and analyst recommendations.

0.0% of Western Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.5% of TNR Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. 64.6% of Western Resources shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.1% of TNR Gold shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, TNR Gold had 1 more articles in the media than Western Resources. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for TNR Gold and 0 mentions for Western Resources. TNR Gold's average media sentiment score of 1.30 beat Western Resources' score of 0.00 indicating that TNR Gold is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Western Resources Neutral
TNR Gold Positive

Western Resources has a beta of 1.536047, meaning that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, TNR Gold has a beta of 0.232362, meaning that its stock price is 77% less volatile than the broader market.

Western Resources' return on equity of -1.24% beat TNR Gold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Western ResourcesN/A -1.24% -0.36%
TNR Gold N/A -146.50%-79.68%

TNR Gold has a consensus target price of C$0.35, indicating a potential upside of 32.08%. Given TNR Gold's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe TNR Gold is more favorable than Western Resources.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Western Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
TNR Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

TNR Gold is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Western Resources, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Western ResourcesN/AN/A-C$3.03M-C$0.00N/A
TNR GoldN/AN/A-C$1.09M-C$0.01N/A

Summary

TNR Gold beats Western Resources on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Western Resources compare to Cantex Mine Development?

Cantex Mine Development (CVE:CD) and Western Resources (TSE:WRX) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Cantex Mine Development's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Western Resources'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Cantex Mine Development Neutral
Western Resources Neutral

Cantex Mine Development has a beta of 1.214752, suggesting that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Western Resources has a beta of 1.536047, suggesting that its share price is 54% more volatile than the broader market.

1.4% of Cantex Mine Development shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of Western Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 26.3% of Cantex Mine Development shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 64.6% of Western Resources 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.

Cantex Mine Development is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Western Resources, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cantex Mine DevelopmentN/AN/A-C$6.15M-C$0.02N/A
Western ResourcesN/AN/A-C$3.03M-C$0.00N/A

Western Resources' return on equity of -1.24% beat Cantex Mine Development's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cantex Mine DevelopmentN/A -320.59% -68.23%
Western Resources N/A -1.24%-0.36%

Summary

Western Resources beats Cantex Mine Development on 7 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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WRX vs. The Competition

MetricWestern ResourcesOther Industrial Metals & Mining IndustryMaterials SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$16.33MC$1.47BC$4.66BC$13.09B
Dividend Yield12.12%6.56%5.01%6.17%
P/E Ratio-10.0017.8320.4636.24
Price / SalesN/A49,740.335,994.3010.00
Price / Cash2.4724.6326.8682.29
Price / Book0.075.438.694.44
Net Income-C$3.03MC$70.60MC$157.26MC$299.09M
7 Day PerformanceN/A-1.32%0.01%0.45%
1 Month PerformanceN/A-5.82%-3.30%0.61%
1 Year PerformanceN/A72.67%43.06%34.00%

Western Resources Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
WRX
Western Resources
N/AC$0.04
flat
N/AN/AC$16.33MN/AN/A42
SRG
SRG Mining
N/AC$0.54
+10.2%
N/A+0.0%C$63.39MN/AN/A61
AZM
Azimut Exploration
1.8033 of 5 stars
C$0.59
flat
N/A+5.0%C$59.46MC$331.08K6.56N/A
DEFN
Defense Metals
N/AC$0.15
flat
N/A-25.0%C$58.92MN/AN/AN/A
TNR
TNR Gold
3.8981 of 5 stars
C$0.25
flat
C$0.35
+42.9%
+188.9%C$58.33MN/AN/AN/A

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This page (TSE:WRX) was last updated on 7/7/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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