Contrasting Western Copper & Gold (NYSE:WRN) & Mountain Province Diamonds (OTCMKTS:MPVDF)

Western Copper & Gold (NYSE:WRNGet Free Report) and Mountain Province Diamonds (OTCMKTS:MPVDFGet Free Report) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Western Copper & Gold and Mountain Province Diamonds”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio
Western Copper & Gold N/A N/A -$2.47 million ($0.03) -40.00
Mountain Province Diamonds $243.43 million 0.09 -$32.35 million ($0.26) -0.40

Western Copper & Gold has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Mountain Province Diamonds. Western Copper & Gold is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Mountain Province Diamonds, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Western Copper & Gold and Mountain Province Diamonds, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Western Copper & Gold 0 0 1 1 3.50
Mountain Province Diamonds 0 0 0 0 N/A

Western Copper & Gold currently has a consensus price target of $4.25, suggesting a potential upside of 254.17%. Given Western Copper & Gold’s higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Western Copper & Gold is more favorable than Mountain Province Diamonds.

Risk and Volatility

Western Copper & Gold has a beta of 1.84, meaning that its share price is 84% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Mountain Province Diamonds has a beta of 2.08, meaning that its share price is 108% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Western Copper & Gold and Mountain Province Diamonds’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Western Copper & Gold N/A -3.95% -3.83%
Mountain Province Diamonds -29.66% -4.09% -1.76%

Insider and Institutional Ownership

22.0% of Western Copper & Gold shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.4% of Mountain Province Diamonds shares are held by institutional investors. 4.6% of Western Copper & Gold shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.8% of Mountain Province Diamonds shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Western Copper & Gold beats Mountain Province Diamonds on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Western Copper & Gold

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Western Copper and Gold Corporation, an exploration stage company, engages in the exploration and development of mineral properties in Canada. The company explores for gold, copper, silver, and molybdenum deposits. Its principal property is the Casino mineral property that comprise 1,136 full and partial quartz claims, and 55 placer claims located in Yukon, Canada. The company was formerly known as Western Copper Corporation and changed its name to Western Copper and Gold Corporation in October 2011. Western Copper and Gold Corporation was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

About Mountain Province Diamonds

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Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. focuses on the mining and marketing of rough diamonds worldwide. The company holds a 49% interest in the Gahcho Kué mine comprising mining leases covering an area of 5,216 hectares; and 100% of the mineral rights of the Kennady North consisting of 22 federal leases and 97 claims covering an area of 113,000 hectares located in the Northwest Territories, Canada. The company was formerly known as Mountain Province Mining Inc. and changed its name to Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. in October 2000. Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

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