Sigma Lithium (NASDAQ:SGML – Get Free Report) and Quaterra Resources (OTCMKTS:QTRRF – Get Free Report) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability and valuation.
Volatility & Risk
Sigma Lithium has a beta of 0.18, indicating that its share price is 82% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Quaterra Resources has a beta of 1.29, indicating that its share price is 29% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
64.9% of Sigma Lithium shares are owned by institutional investors. 48.6% of Sigma Lithium shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Analyst Ratings
Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
Sigma Lithium | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3.00 |
Quaterra Resources | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Sigma Lithium presently has a consensus price target of $24.50, indicating a potential upside of 72.66%. Given Sigma Lithium’s higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Sigma Lithium is more favorable than Quaterra Resources.
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares Sigma Lithium and Quaterra Resources”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
Sigma Lithium | $134.24 million | 11.72 | -$28.33 million | $0.09 | 157.67 |
Quaterra Resources | N/A | N/A | -$980,000.00 | N/A | N/A |
Quaterra Resources has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Sigma Lithium.
Profitability
This table compares Sigma Lithium and Quaterra Resources’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
Sigma Lithium | 4.28% | 6.18% | 2.41% |
Quaterra Resources | N/A | -6.27% | -6.15% |
Summary
Sigma Lithium beats Quaterra Resources on 8 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Sigma Lithium
Sigma Lithium Corporation engages in the exploration and development of lithium deposits in Brazil. It holds a 100% interest in the Grota do Cirilo, Genipapo, Santa Clara, and São José properties comprising 29 mineral rights covering an area of approximately 185 square kilometers located in the Araçuaí and Itinga regions of the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It serves electric vehicle industries worldwide. The company was formerly known as Sigma Lithium Resources Corporation and changed its name to Sigma Lithium Corporation in July 2021. The company is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.
About Quaterra Resources
Quaterra Resources, Inc. engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties. It holds interest in the Groundhog and Quaterra’s Yerington Copper projects. The company was founded on May 11, 1993 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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