U.S. GoldMining (NASDAQ:USGO) versus Fresnillo (OTCMKTS:FNLPF) Head-To-Head Contrast

U.S. GoldMining (NASDAQ:USGO) and Fresnillo (OTCMKTS:FNLPF) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends and valuation.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

0.5% of U.S. GoldMining shares are held by institutional investors. 2.0% of U.S. GoldMining shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares U.S. GoldMining and Fresnillo’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
U.S. GoldMining	N/A	-71.04%	-65.02%
Fresnillo	N/A	N/A	N/A

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares U.S. GoldMining and Fresnillo”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
U.S. GoldMining	N/A	N/A	-$9.36 million	N/A	N/A
Fresnillo	$2.71 billion	2.38	$233.91 million	N/A	N/A

Fresnillo has higher revenue and earnings than U.S. GoldMining.

Risk & Volatility

U.S. GoldMining has a beta of 2.49, suggesting that its share price is 149% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Fresnillo has a beta of 0.54, suggesting that its share price is 46% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for U.S. GoldMining and Fresnillo, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
U.S. GoldMining	0	0	1	0	3.00
Fresnillo	0	1	0	1	3.00

U.S. GoldMining currently has a consensus target price of $24.00, indicating a potential upside of 128.57%. Given U.S. GoldMining’s higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe U.S. GoldMining is more favorable than Fresnillo.

About U.S. GoldMining

U.S. GoldMining Inc., an exploration stage company, engages in the exploration and development of mineral properties in the United States. The company's primary asset is the 100%-owned Whistler exploration property, a gold-copper exploration project comprising mining claims totaling 53,700 acres located in Yentna Mining District, Alaska. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Vancouver, Canada. U.S. GoldMining Inc. operates as a subsidiary of GoldMining Inc.

About Fresnillo

Fresnillo plc mines, develops, and produces non-ferrous minerals in Mexico. It operates through seven segments: Fresnillo, Saucito, Ciénega, Herradura, Noche Buena, San Julián, and Juanicipio. The company primarily explores for silver, gold, lead, and zinc concentrates. Its projects include the Fresnillo silver mine located in the state of Zacatecas; Saucito silver mine situated in the state of Zacatecas; Ciénega gold mine located in the state of Durango; Herradura gold mine situated in the state of Sonora; Noche Buena gold mine located in the state of Sonora; San Julián silver-gold mine situated on the border of Chihuahua/Durango states; and Juanicipio mine located in the state of Zacatecas. It also leases mining equipment; produces gold/silver doré bars; and provides administrative services. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. Fresnillo plc operates as a subsidiary of Industrias Peñoles, S.A.B. de C.V.