Osisko Development (NYSE:ODV) versus Paradigm Oil and Gas (OTCMKTS:PDGO) Critical Survey

Osisko Development (NYSE:ODV) and Paradigm Oil and Gas (OTCMKTS:PDGO) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, risk and dividends.

Risk & Volatility

Osisko Development has a beta of 0.67, indicating that its stock price is 33% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Paradigm Oil and Gas has a beta of -0.15, indicating that its stock price is 115% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Osisko Development and Paradigm Oil and Gas’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Osisko Development	-831.24%	-6.20%	-4.65%
Paradigm Oil and Gas	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for Osisko Development and Paradigm Oil and Gas, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Osisko Development	0	0	0	0	N/A
Paradigm Oil and Gas	0	0	0	0	N/A

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Osisko Development and Paradigm Oil and Gas”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Osisko Development	$23.43 million	7.47	-$134.73 million	($1.58)	-1.12
Paradigm Oil and Gas	N/A	N/A	-$1.66 million	N/A	N/A

Paradigm Oil and Gas has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Osisko Development.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

15.2% of Osisko Development shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Osisko Development shares are owned 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.

About Osisko Development

Osisko Development Corp. acquires, explores, and develops mineral properties in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. It explores for gold; and precious and base metals. The company's flagship asset is the Cariboo Gold Project covering an area of approximately 155,000 hectares consisting of 415 mineral titles located in British Columbia, Canada. It also holds a portfolio of marketable securities. Osisko Development Corp. is based in Montréal, Canada.

About Paradigm Oil and Gas

Paradigm Oil and Gas, Inc., an exploration stage company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and operation of oil and gas properties. It holds interests in 4 oil and gas leases covering approximately 934 net mineral acres located in the Wichita and Navarro counties of Texas. The company is headquartered in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida.