Fresnillo (OTCMKTS:FNLPF) and SilverCrest Metals (NYSE:SILV) Head-To-Head Survey

Fresnillo (OTCMKTS:FNLPF) and SilverCrest Metals (NYSE:SILV) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, risk and dividends.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Fresnillo and SilverCrest Metals, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Fresnillo	0	1	0	1	3.00
SilverCrest Metals	0	2	1	0	2.33

SilverCrest Metals has a consensus price target of $10.13, indicating a potential downside of 0.44%. Given SilverCrest Metals’ higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe SilverCrest Metals is more favorable than Fresnillo.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

44.8% of SilverCrest Metals shares are held by institutional investors. 4.1% of SilverCrest Metals shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Fresnillo and SilverCrest Metals”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Fresnillo	$2.71 billion	2.24	$233.91 million	N/A	N/A
SilverCrest Metals	$278.08 million	5.44	$116.72 million	$0.57	17.84

Fresnillo has higher revenue and earnings than SilverCrest Metals.

Profitability

This table compares Fresnillo and SilverCrest Metals’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Fresnillo	N/A	N/A	N/A
SilverCrest Metals	30.85%	23.35%	20.98%

Risk and Volatility

Fresnillo has a beta of 0.56, meaning that its share price is 44% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, SilverCrest Metals has a beta of 1.21, meaning that its share price is 21% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

SilverCrest Metals beats Fresnillo on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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.

About SilverCrest Metals

SilverCrest Metals Inc. engages in the acquiring, exploration, and development of precious metal properties in Mexico. The company primarily explores for silver and gold properties. Its focuses on principal property the Las Chispas Mine that consists of 28 concessions totaling of approximately 1,401 hectares located in Sonora, Mexico, as well as operates a portfolio of El Picacho, Cruz de Mayo, and Angel de Plata properties in Sonora Mexico. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.