Head to Head Comparison: Energizer Resources (OTCMKTS:NSRCF) versus Impala Platinum (OTCMKTS:IMPUY)

Impala Platinum (OTCMKTS:IMPUY) and Energizer Resources (OTCMKTS:NSRCF) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, risk and analyst recommendations.

Volatility and Risk

Impala Platinum has a beta of 0.8, meaning that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Energizer Resources has a beta of 1.17, meaning that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Impala Platinum and Energizer Resources’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Impala Platinum	N/A	N/A	N/A
Energizer Resources	-3,149.65%	-89.77%	-34.88%

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Impala Platinum and Energizer Resources”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Impala Platinum	$4.71 billion	2.07	$41.85 million	N/A	N/A
Energizer Resources	$710,000.00	54.11	-$23.26 million	($0.19)	-1.09

Impala Platinum has higher revenue and earnings than Energizer Resources.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings for Impala Platinum and Energizer Resources, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Impala Platinum	0	1	2	0	2.67
Energizer Resources	0	0	0	1	4.00

Impala Platinum presently has a consensus price target of $23.00, suggesting a potential upside of 111.40%. Given Impala Platinum’s higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Impala Platinum is more favorable than Energizer Resources.

Summary

Impala Platinum beats Energizer Resources on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Impala Platinum

Impala Platinum Holdings Limited engages in the mining, processing, concentrating, refining, and sale of platinum group metals (PGMs) and associated base metals. The company produces platinum, palladium, rhodium, nickel, and by-products, as well as ruthenium, iridium, and gold. It has operations on the PGM-bearing orebodies, including the Bushveld Complex located in South Africa; and the Great Dyke situated in Zimbabwe, as well as the Canadian Shield. The company markets and sells its products in South Africa, Japan, China, the United States, and Europe. Impala Platinum Holdings Limited was incorporated in 1957 and is based in Sandton, South Africa.

About Energizer Resources

NextSource Materials Inc. acquires, explores for, and develops mineral properties in Madagascar and Canada. The company primarily explores for graphite and vanadium deposits. Its flagship property is the 100% owned Molo graphite mine project located in the Southern Madagascar Region, Madagascar. The company was formerly known as Energizer Resources Inc. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.