5N Plus (OTCMKTS:FPLSF – Get Free Report) is one of 297 public companies in the “Chemicals” industry, but how does it compare to its rivals? We will compare 5N Plus to similar businesses based on the strength of its earnings, dividends, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and institutional ownership.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
0.1% of 5N Plus shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.1% of shares of all “Chemicals” companies are held by institutional investors. 3.9% of 5N Plus shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 14.0% of shares of all “Chemicals” companies are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares 5N Plus and its rivals’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| 5N Plus | 14.14% | 26.36% | 11.28% |
| 5N Plus Competitors | -60.57% | -10.75% | -1.28% |
Volatility & Risk
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of recent recommendations for 5N Plus and its rivals, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| 5N Plus | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3.00 |
| 5N Plus Competitors | 3214 | 12214 | 14237 | 503 | 2.40 |
As a group, “Chemicals” companies have a potential upside of 12.42%. Given 5N Plus’ rivals higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe 5N Plus has less favorable growth aspects than its rivals.
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares 5N Plus and its rivals gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Net Income | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| 5N Plus | $391.06 million | $50.57 million | 25.71 |
| 5N Plus Competitors | $7.95 billion | $216.27 million | -5.11 |
5N Plus’ rivals have higher revenue and earnings than 5N Plus. 5N Plus is trading at a higher price-to-earnings ratio than its rivals, indicating that it is currently more expensive than other companies in its industry.
Summary
5N Plus beats its rivals on 8 of the 13 factors compared.
About 5N Plus
5N Plus Inc. produces and sells specialty metals and chemicals in North America, Europe, and Asia. It operates through two segments, Specialty Semiconductors and Performance Materials. The company offers semiconductor compounds, semiconductor wafers, metals, epitaxial semiconductor substrates, and solar cells. It also provides active pharmaceutical ingredients, animal feed additives, specialized chemicals, commercial grade metals, alloys, engineered powders, and recycling services. The company serves renewable energy, security, space, pharmaceutical, medical imaging, manufacturing, electronic, consumer, and industrial application markets. 5N Plus Inc. is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
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