Alpha Metallurgical Resources (NYSE:AMR – Get Free Report) and Metallus (NYSE:MTUS – Get Free Report) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk and institutional ownership.
Volatility and Risk
Alpha Metallurgical Resources has a beta of 0.79, meaning that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Metallus has a beta of 1.36, meaning that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Alpha Metallurgical Resources and Metallus”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Alpha Metallurgical Resources | $2.13 billion | 0.92 | -$61.69 million | ($3.89) | -39.94 |
| Metallus | $1.16 billion | 0.62 | -$1.20 million | $0.55 | 31.62 |
Metallus has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Alpha Metallurgical Resources. Alpha Metallurgical Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Metallus, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
84.3% of Alpha Metallurgical Resources shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.6% of Metallus shares are held by institutional investors. 18.2% of Alpha Metallurgical Resources shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.8% of Metallus shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares Alpha Metallurgical Resources and Metallus’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Alpha Metallurgical Resources | -2.37% | -3.29% | -2.20% |
| Metallus | 1.90% | 3.75% | 2.32% |
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current ratings for Alpha Metallurgical Resources and Metallus, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Alpha Metallurgical Resources | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1.86 |
| Metallus | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2.67 |
Alpha Metallurgical Resources presently has a consensus target price of $178.00, indicating a potential upside of 14.57%. Given Alpha Metallurgical Resources’ higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Alpha Metallurgical Resources is more favorable than Metallus.
Summary
Metallus beats Alpha Metallurgical Resources on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Alpha Metallurgical Resources
Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. is a U.S. coal producer focused primarily on metallurgical coal, a key input used to make steel. The company also produces thermal coal, which is used in electricity generation. Its mining operations are concentrated in Virginia and West Virginia, in the Central Appalachian coal region. Alpha sells coal to domestic and international customers, including steelmakers and power producers. The company operated as Contura Energy before adopting the Alpha Metallurgical Resources name in 2021, reflecting its emphasis on metallurgical coal and steelmaking markets.
About Metallus
Metallus manufactures specialty steel products, including alloy, carbon and micro-alloy steel bars, billets and seamless mechanical tubing. The company also provides services such as heat treatment, machining and finishing to meet customer specifications. Its products serve a range of industries, including automotive, industrial equipment, energy, defense and heavy machinery. Based in Canton, Ohio, Metallus serves customers in North America and other markets. The company was formerly known as TimkenSteel and became an independent public company after its 2014 separation from The Timken Company.
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