Financial Contrast: SilverCrest Metals (NYSE:SILV) versus Patten Energy Solutions Group (OTCMKTS:PTTN)

SilverCrest Metals (NYSE:SILV) and Patten Energy Solutions Group (OTCMKTS:PTTN) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, profitability, valuation and risk.

Profitability

This table compares SilverCrest Metals and Patten Energy Solutions Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
SilverCrest Metals	30.85%	23.35%	20.98%
Patten Energy Solutions Group	N/A	N/A	N/A

Risk & Volatility

SilverCrest Metals has a beta of 1.21, meaning that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Patten Energy Solutions Group has a beta of 1.61, meaning that its stock price is 61% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares SilverCrest Metals and Patten Energy Solutions Group”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
SilverCrest Metals	$245.13 million	7.03	$116.72 million	$0.57	20.26
Patten Energy Solutions Group	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

SilverCrest Metals has higher revenue and earnings than Patten Energy Solutions Group.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

44.8% of SilverCrest Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.1% of SilverCrest Metals shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.5% of Patten Energy Solutions Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for SilverCrest Metals and Patten Energy Solutions Group, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
SilverCrest Metals	0	2	1	0	2.33
Patten Energy Solutions Group	0	0	0	0	0.00

SilverCrest Metals currently has a consensus price target of $10.13, indicating a potential downside of 12.34%. Given Patten Energy Solutions Group’s higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Patten Energy Solutions Group is more favorable than SilverCrest Metals.

Summary

SilverCrest Metals beats Patten Energy Solutions Group on 8 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About SilverCrest Metals

SilverCrest Metals Inc. engages in the acquiring, exploration, and development of precious metal properties in Mexico. The company primarily explores for silver and gold properties. Its focuses on principal property the Las Chispas Mine that consists of 28 concessions totaling of approximately 1,401 hectares located in Sonora, Mexico, as well as operates a portfolio of El Picacho, Cruz de Mayo, and Angel de Plata properties in Sonora Mexico. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

About Patten Energy Solutions Group

Patten Energy Solutions Group, Inc., an exploration stage company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, mining, and production of energy and mineral properties. The company primarily explores for lithium carbonate and other minerals. It holds interests in a portfolio of properties covering approximately 31,020 acres located in the United States and Australia. Patten Energy Solutions Group, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is based in Dolton, Illinois.