Reviewing Lithium Americas (Argentina) (NYSE:LAAC) and Adamant DRI Processing and Minerals Group (OTCMKTS:ADMG)

Lithium Americas (Argentina) (NYSE:LAAC) and Adamant DRI Processing and Minerals Group (OTCMKTS:ADMG) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

49.2% of Lithium Americas (Argentina) shares are held by institutional investors. 19.8% of Lithium Americas (Argentina) shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.9% of Adamant DRI Processing and Minerals Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares Lithium Americas (Argentina) and Adamant DRI Processing and Minerals Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Lithium Americas (Argentina)	N/A	3.27%	2.66%
Adamant DRI Processing and Minerals Group	N/A	N/A	-295.31%

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Lithium Americas (Argentina) and Adamant DRI Processing and Minerals Group’s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Lithium Americas (Argentina)	N/A	N/A	$1.29 billion	$8.01	0.68
Adamant DRI Processing and Minerals Group	N/A	N/A	-$70,000.00	N/A	N/A

Risk and Volatility

Lithium Americas (Argentina) has a beta of 1.33, meaning that its share price is 33% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Adamant DRI Processing and Minerals Group has a beta of 4.71, meaning that its share price is 371% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Lithium Americas (Argentina) and Adamant DRI Processing and Minerals Group, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Lithium Americas (Argentina)	0	2	3	0	2.60
Adamant DRI Processing and Minerals Group	0	0	0	0	N/A

Lithium Americas (Argentina) currently has a consensus price target of $10.70, indicating a potential upside of 97.78%. Given Lithium Americas (Argentina)’s higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Lithium Americas (Argentina) is more favorable than Adamant DRI Processing and Minerals Group.

Summary

Lithium Americas (Argentina) beats Adamant DRI Processing and Minerals Group on 7 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Lithium Americas (Argentina)

Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp. operates as a resource company. The company explores for lithium deposits. The company owns interests in the Cauchari-Olaroz project located in Jujuy province of Argentina. It also has a pipeline of development and exploration stage projects, including the Pastos Grandes project and the Sal de la Puna project located in Salta Province in northwestern Argentina. Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp. is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

About Adamant DRI Processing and Minerals Group

Adamant DRI Processing and Minerals Group does not have significant operations. Previously, it was engaged in the provision of digital implementation plans for exhibition center projects and display booths, and model designs for various exhibition centers and real estate. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Eagle, Idaho. Adamant DRI Processing and Minerals Group is a subsidiary of Global Strategies, Inc.