Financial Contrast: Coppernico Metals (OTCMKTS:CPPMF) versus Taseko Mines (NYSE:TGB)

Coppernico Metals (OTCMKTS:CPPMF) and Taseko Mines (NYSE:TGB) are both considered small-cap companies in the basic materials sector. Investors often seek to determine which of these two companies represents a better investment opportunity. In this article, we will compare the two, focusing on various financial metrics including risk, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, dividends, and analyst recommendations.

Analyst Recommendations

Analysts provide valuable insights into the potential future performance of stocks. According to recent data from MarketBeat.com:

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Coppernico Metals	0	0	0	0	N/A
Taseko Mines	0	0	2	1	3.33

Currently, Taseko Mines has a consensus price target of $3.50, which indicates a potential upside of 58.01%. This suggests that analysts generally find Taseko Mines to be a more attractive option compared to Coppernico Metals.

Profitability

When evaluating profitability, we compare net margins, return on equity, and return on assets:

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Coppernico Metals	7.31%	-8.02%	-3.71%
Taseko Mines	13.07%	18.82%	4.78%

Taseko Mines shows strong profitability with a higher net margin and positive returns on both equity and assets, while Coppernico Metals has experienced challenges reflected in its negative returns.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

Institutional ownership can signify investor confidence in a stock. For Taseko Mines, approximately 17.9% of its shares are held by institutional investors, along with 2.3% held by insiders. This substantial institutional backing can be an indicator of long-term performance potential.

Earnings & Valuation

The key metrics related to earnings and valuation include gross revenue, earnings per share, and the price-to-earnings ratio:

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Coppernico Metals	$231.89 million	0.28	$24.58 million	$0.09	3.38
Taseko Mines	$582.21 million	1.14	$61.28 million	$0.19	11.66

Taseko Mines has exhibited higher overall revenue and net income compared to Coppernico Metals. While Coppernico Metals presents a lower price-to-earnings ratio, indicating it may appear cheaper, its revenue and earnings figures trail those of Taseko Mines.

Risk and Volatility

Understanding the risk associated with investments is crucial. Coppernico Metals has a beta of 2.01, which reflects that it is 101% more volatile than the S&P 500 index. In contrast, Taseko Mines has a beta of 1.74, indicating it is 74% more volatile than the S&P 500. This suggests that both companies carry significant risk, but Coppernico Metals is at a greater level of volatility.

Summary

Overall, Taseko Mines outperforms Coppernico Metals across 13 out of 14 evaluation factors, making it a more favorable investment option according to current criteria.

About Coppernico Metals

Copper Mountain Mining Corporation focuses on mining, exploration, and developing mineral properties in Canada, targeting copper, gold, and silver deposits. The company operates with a 75% interest in the Copper Mountain mine located near Princeton, British Columbia.

About Taseko Mines

Taseko Mines Limited is engaged in acquiring, developing, and operating mineral projects, notably possessing the Gibraltar mine in British Columbia. The company also explores other promising deposits including copper and gold projects, enhancing its portfolio in the mining sector.

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