Neo Performance Materials (OTCMKTS:NOPMF – Get Free Report) and Intrepid Potash (NYSE:IPI – Get Free Report) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.
Profitability
This table compares Neo Performance Materials and Intrepid Potash’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Neo Performance Materials | 1.43% | 13.10% | 7.17% |
| Intrepid Potash | 8.31% | 4.74% | 3.72% |
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of recent ratings for Neo Performance Materials and Intrepid Potash, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Neo Performance Materials | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3.00 |
| Intrepid Potash | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2.60 |
Intrepid Potash has a consensus price target of $36.67, suggesting a potential upside of 10.06%. Given Intrepid Potash’s higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Intrepid Potash is more favorable than Neo Performance Materials.
Institutional & Insider Ownership
56.1% of Intrepid Potash shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.3% of Intrepid Potash shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Neo Performance Materials and Intrepid Potash”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Neo Performance Materials | $478.79 million | 1.72 | -$9.98 million | $0.15 | 119.60 |
| Intrepid Potash | $298.33 million | 1.49 | $11.19 million | $1.83 | 18.20 |
Intrepid Potash has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Neo Performance Materials. Intrepid Potash is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Neo Performance Materials, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Summary
Intrepid Potash beats Neo Performance Materials on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Neo Performance Materials
Neo Performance Materials is a Canadian advanced materials company that produces specialized materials used in applications including electric motors, consumer electronics, automotive systems, and industrial equipment. Its business focuses on materials derived from rare earths and other specialty metals. The company operates through three main businesses. Magnequench makes magnetic powders and bonded magnets used in compact, high-performance motors and other devices. Chemicals and Oxides produces rare earth materials, including separated oxides and related products, while Rare Metals supplies specialty metals and compounds for industrial and technology applications.
About Intrepid Potash
Intrepid Potash, Inc. is a U.S.-based mineral producer specializing in potash and specialty fertilizers. The company is the only U.S. producer of muriate of potash, also known as potassium chloride, which is used in agriculture, animal feed and industrial applications. Intrepid also produces Trio®, a specialty fertilizer containing potassium, magnesium and sulfate that supports crop growth and soil nutrient management. The company operates potash production facilities in Carlsbad, New Mexico, and Moab and Wendover, Utah.
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