Head-To-Head Analysis: First Quantum Minerals (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) vs. Energy (OTCMKTS:MOCI)

First Quantum Minerals (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) and Energy (OTCMKTS:MOCI) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares First Quantum Minerals and Energy’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Quantum Minerals	0.04%	-0.15%	-0.07%
Energy	N/A	N/A	N/A

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares First Quantum Minerals and Energy”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
First Quantum Minerals	$4.80 billion	2.16	$2.00 million	($0.02)	-621.00
Energy	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

First Quantum Minerals has higher revenue and earnings than Energy.

Volatility and Risk

First Quantum Minerals has a beta of 1.49, suggesting that its share price is 49% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Energy has a beta of -1.45, suggesting that its share price is 245% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for First Quantum Minerals and Energy, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
First Quantum Minerals	0	4	2	1	2.57
Energy	0	0	0	0	0.00

First Quantum Minerals presently has a consensus price target of $16.00, indicating a potential upside of 28.82%. Given First Quantum Minerals’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe First Quantum Minerals is more favorable than Energy.

Summary

First Quantum Minerals beats Energy on 7 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About First Quantum Minerals

First Quantum Minerals Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, development, and production of mineral properties. It primarily explores for copper, nickel, pyrite, silver, gold, and zinc ores, as well as produces acid. The company has operating mines located in Zambia, Panama, Finland, Turkey, Spain, Australia, and Mauritania, as well as a development project in Zambia. It is exploring the Taca Taca copper-gold-molybdenum project in Argentina, as well as the Haquira copper deposit in Peru. The company was formerly known as First Quantum Ventures Ltd. and changed its name to First Quantum Minerals Ltd. in July 1996. The company is based in Vancouver, Canada.

About Energy

Energy Holdings, Inc. intends to provide photovoltaic (PV) solar and energy storage solutions. It focuses on providing services related to sustainable clean energy products that include design, project development, sales and lease, engineering, procurement, manufacture, assembly and construction services, energy system incentives, and operations and maintenance services. The company was formerly known as Modern Cinema Group, Inc. and changed its name to Energy Holdings, Inc. in February 2022. Energy Holdings, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.