China Natural Resources (NASDAQ:CHNR – Get Free Report) and Norsk Hydro ASA (OTCMKTS:NHYDY – Get Free Report) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and analyst recommendations.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
0.0% of China Natural Resources shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of Norsk Hydro ASA shares are held by institutional investors. 23.2% of China Natural Resources shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Norsk Hydro ASA shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares China Natural Resources and Norsk Hydro ASA’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| China Natural Resources | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Norsk Hydro ASA | 3.06% | 9.44% | 4.94% |
Analyst Ratings
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| China Natural Resources | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Norsk Hydro ASA | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2.00 |
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares China Natural Resources and Norsk Hydro ASA”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| China Natural Resources | N/A | N/A | -$430,000.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Norsk Hydro ASA | $20.05 billion | 0.96 | $647.52 million | $0.31 | 31.42 |
Norsk Hydro ASA has higher revenue and earnings than China Natural Resources.
Risk and Volatility
China Natural Resources has a beta of 0.14, suggesting that its share price is 86% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Norsk Hydro ASA has a beta of 1.11, suggesting that its share price is 11% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
Norsk Hydro ASA beats China Natural Resources on 9 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.
About China Natural Resources
China Natural Resources, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration and mining of metal properties in the People's Republic of China. It explores for lead, silver, and other nonferrous metals. The company holds interest in the Moruogu Tong mine that covers an area of 7.81 square kilometers located in Bayannaoer City, Inner Mongolia. It also offers equipment for rural wastewater treatment; and engineering. The company was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. China Natural Resources, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Feishang Industrial Group Co., Ltd.
About Norsk Hydro ASA
Norsk Hydro ASA engages in the power production, bauxite extraction, alumina refining, aluminium smelting, and recycling activities; and provision of extruded solutions worldwide. It operates through Hydro Bauxite & Alumina, Hydro Aluminium Metal, Hydro Metal Markets, Hydro Extrusions, and Hydro Energy segments. The Hydro Bauxite & Alumina segment engages in bauxite mining activities, production of alumina, and related commercial activities, primarily the sale of alumina. The Hydro Aluminium Metal segment is involved in the primary aluminum production casting activities. This segment principally offers extrusion ingots, foundry alloys, and sheet and standard ingots. The Metal Markets segment sells products from the company’s primary metal plants; operates recyclers; and trades in physical and financial metals. The Hydro Extrusions segment offers extrusion profiles, building systems, and precision tubing products for construction, automotive and heating, and ventilation and air conditioning sectors, as well as operates recycling facilities. The Hydro Energy segment engages in the trading and wholesale business in Brazil; energy sourcing operations; and operation of power stations in Norway, as well as renewable energy production, such as wind and solar, battery materials, and green hydrogen. Norsk Hydro ASA was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
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