Contrasting American Lithium (NASDAQ:AMLI) and Dakota Gold (NYSE:DC)

American Lithium (NASDAQ:AMLIGet Free Report) and Dakota Gold (NYSE:DCGet Free Report) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation and institutional ownership.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for American Lithium and Dakota Gold, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
American Lithium 0 0 1 0 3.00
Dakota Gold 0 0 1 0 3.00

American Lithium currently has a consensus price target of $3.25, indicating a potential upside of 1,200.00%. Dakota Gold has a consensus price target of $9.75, indicating a potential upside of 151.94%. Given American Lithium’s higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe American Lithium is more favorable than Dakota Gold.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

7.7% of American Lithium shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.4% of Dakota Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.4% of Dakota Gold shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares American Lithium and Dakota Gold’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
American Lithium N/A -17.25% -16.87%
Dakota Gold N/A -37.64% -35.60%

Risk & Volatility

American Lithium has a beta of 1.41, suggesting that its stock price is 41% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Dakota Gold has a beta of 1.05, suggesting that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares American Lithium and Dakota Gold”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
American Lithium N/A N/A -$29.55 million ($0.10) -2.50
Dakota Gold N/A N/A -$36.45 million ($0.31) -12.48

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

Summary

American Lithium beats Dakota Gold on 7 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About American Lithium

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American Lithium Corp., an exploration and development stage company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of resource properties in the United States. It principally focuses on the TLC Lithium Project located in the town of Tonopah, Nevada; and the Falchani Lithium project and the Macusani Uranium project located in Puno, Peru. The company was formerly known as Menika Mining Ltd. and changed its name to American Lithium Corp. in April 2016. American Lithium Corp. was incorporated in 1974 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.

About Dakota Gold

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Dakota Gold Corp. engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in the United States. It primarily explores for gold deposits. The company holds 100% interest in the Blind Gold, City Creek, Tinton, West Corridor, Ragged Top, Poorman Anticline, Maitland, South Lead/ Whistler Gulch, the Barrick Option, Richmond Hill and Homestake Paleoplacer Properties located in Homestake Mining District, South Dakota. Dakota Gold Corp. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Lead, South Dakota.

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