Odyssey Marine Exploration (NASDAQ:OMEX) versus Lundin Mining (OTCMKTS:LUNMF) Critical Analysis

Lundin Mining (OTCMKTS:LUNMF) and Odyssey Marine Exploration (NASDAQ:OMEX) are both materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, earnings, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares Lundin Mining and Odyssey Marine Exploration’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Lundin Mining	31.82%	13.18%	9.73%
Odyssey Marine Exploration	-21,320.00%	N/A	-262.11%

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Lundin Mining and Odyssey Marine Exploration”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Lundin Mining	$4.05 billion	5.37	$1.28 billion	$1.73	14.77
Odyssey Marine Exploration	$350,000.00	126.02	-$43.08 million	($0.85)	-0.88

Lundin Mining has higher revenue and earnings than Odyssey Marine Exploration. Odyssey Marine Exploration is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lundin Mining, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility and Risk

Lundin Mining has a beta of 1.29, suggesting that its share price is 29% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Odyssey Marine Exploration has a beta of -0.08, suggesting that its share price is 108% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

0.1% of Lundin Mining shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.0% of Odyssey Marine Exploration shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Lundin Mining shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.2% of Odyssey Marine Exploration shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Lundin Mining and Odyssey Marine Exploration, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Lundin Mining	0	8	4	0	2.33
Odyssey Marine Exploration	1	0	0	0	1.00

Summary

Lundin Mining beats Odyssey Marine Exploration on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Lundin Mining

Lundin Mining Corporation, a diversified base metals mining company, engages in the exploration, development, and mining of mineral properties in Chile, Brazil, the United States, Portugal, Sweden, and Argentina. It primarily produces copper, zinc, gold, nickel, and molybdenum, as well as lead, silver, and other metals. The company holds 100% interests in the Chapada mine located in Brazil; the Eagle mine located in the United States; the Neves-Corvo mine located in Portugal; and the Zinkgruvan mine located in Sweden. It also holds 80% interests in the Candelaria and Ojos del Salado mining complex; and 51% interest in the Caserones copper-molybdenum mine located in Chile, as well as owns the copper gold Josemaria project located in Argentina. The company was formerly known as South Atlantic Ventures Ltd. and changed its name to Lundin Mining Corporation in August 2004. Lundin Mining Corporation was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

About Odyssey Marine Exploration

Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, discovers, validates, and develops seafloor mineral resources worldwide. The company provides specialized mineral exploration, project development, and marine services to clients. Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.