Comparing Sumitomo (OTCMKTS:SSUMY) and Noble Group (OTCMKTS:NOBGY)

Noble Group (OTCMKTS:NOBGY) and Sumitomo (OTCMKTS:SSUMY) are both multi-sector conglomerates companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, institutional ownership and valuation.

Profitability

This table compares Noble Group and Sumitomo’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Noble Group	N/A	N/A	N/A
Sumitomo	8.34%	12.52%	5.24%

Volatility & Risk

Noble Group has a beta of 1.18, meaning that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Sumitomo has a beta of 0.53, meaning that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Noble Group and Sumitomo”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Noble Group	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Sumitomo	$47.89 billion	0.77	$3.75 billion	$3.39	8.99

Sumitomo has higher revenue and earnings than Noble Group.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Noble Group and Sumitomo, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Noble Group	0	0	0	0	0.00
Sumitomo	0	0	0	2	4.00

Given Noble Group’s higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Noble Group is more favorable than Sumitomo.

Summary

Sumitomo beats Noble Group on 6 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Noble Group

Noble Group Limited is in the process of liquidation. Previously, the company was operated as an independent energy products and industrial raw materials supply chain manager. Its Energy segment was engaged in trading energy coal and the provision of supply chain and risk management services in bituminous and sub-bituminous energy coal, as well as in seaborne LNG. The company’s Metals, Minerals and Ores segment was involved in trading and providing supply chain management services in copper, zinc, lead, nickel, and other raw materials, as well as aluminum, alumina, and bauxite. The company was also engaged in trading and providing risk management and logistics services for the steel complex in iron ore, metallurgical coal, metallurgical coke, specialty ores and alloys, and industrial metals and minerals, as well as offered ocean transport in the dry bulk segment, long term freight solutions, and freight market guidance. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

About Sumitomo

Sumitomo Corporation engages in general trading business worldwide. It operates through six segments: Metal Products; Transportation & Construction Systems; Infrastructure; Media & Digital; Living Related & Real Estate; and Mineral Resources, Energy, Chemical & Electronics. The company provides steel sheets and tubular products; and manufactures, leases, sells, services, and finances ships, aircrafts, motor vehicles, construction equipment, and components and parts. It is involved in the development of renewable energy projects comprising power generation and power plant engineering, procurement, and construction activities; electricity retail; industrial facilities and equipment, water, transportation systems and infrastructure, airports, smart city project, environmental solutions, and storage battery businesses; development and operation of industrial parks; arranging insurance; and provision of logistics services. In addition, the company engages in the cable television, 5G related technologies, programming distribution, movies, digital media and video content, TV shopping, and e-commerce businesses; cell phone, ICT platform, digital solution, and venture capital businesses; provision of smart communications infrastructure; operation of food supermarkets and drugstore chains; trade of cement and building materials; and real estate businesses. Further, it develops and trades in coal, iron ore, manganese, uranium, non-ferrous and precious metals, petroleum, natural gas and liquefied natural gas, and commodity derivative transactions; trades in non-ferrous metal products, liquefied petroleum gas, storage batteries, carbon products, plastics, organic and inorganic chemicals, silicon wafers, LEDs, pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals, household insecticides, fertilizers, and veterinary drugs; engages in the investing activities; and provides electronics manufacturing services. Sumitomo Corporation was incorporated in 1919 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.