Impala Platinum (OTCMKTS:IMPUY) and Energizer Resources (OTCMKTS:NSRCF) Critical Analysis

Energizer Resources (OTCMKTS:NSRCF) and Impala Platinum (OTCMKTS:IMPUY) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership and valuation.

Risk & Volatility

Energizer Resources has a beta of 1.17, indicating that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Impala Platinum has a beta of 0.8, indicating that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Energizer Resources and Impala Platinum’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Energizer Resources	-3,149.65%	-89.77%	-34.88%
Impala Platinum	N/A	N/A	N/A

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Energizer Resources and Impala Platinum”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Energizer Resources	$710,000.00	54.11	-$23.26 million	($0.19)	-1.09
Impala Platinum	$4.71 billion	2.07	$41.85 million	N/A	N/A

Impala Platinum has higher revenue and earnings than Energizer Resources.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Energizer Resources and Impala Platinum, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Energizer Resources	0	0	0	1	4.00
Impala Platinum	0	1	2	0	2.67

Impala Platinum has a consensus price target of $23.00, indicating a potential upside of 111.40%. Given Impala Platinum’s higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Impala Platinum is more favorable than Energizer Resources.

Summary

Impala Platinum beats Energizer Resources on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Energizer Resources

NextSource Materials Inc. acquires, explores for, and develops mineral properties in Madagascar and Canada. The company primarily explores for graphite and vanadium deposits. Its flagship property is the 100% owned Molo graphite mine project located in the Southern Madagascar Region, Madagascar. The company was formerly known as Energizer Resources Inc. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

About Impala Platinum

Impala Platinum Holdings Limited engages in the mining, processing, concentrating, refining, and sale of platinum group metals (PGMs) and associated base metals. The company produces platinum, palladium, rhodium, nickel, and by-products, as well as ruthenium, iridium, and gold. It has operations on the PGM-bearing orebodies, including the Bushveld Complex located in South Africa; and the Great Dyke situated in Zimbabwe, as well as the Canadian Shield. The company markets and sells its products in South Africa, Japan, China, the United States, and Europe. Impala Platinum Holdings Limited was incorporated in 1957 and is based in Sandton, South Africa.