Skeena Resources (NYSE:SKE) versus Fortescue (OTCMKTS:FSUGY) Head to Head Comparison

Fortescue (OTCMKTS:FSUGY) and Skeena Resources (NYSE:SKE) 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.

Profitability

This table compares Fortescue and Skeena Resources’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Fortescue	N/A	N/A	N/A
Skeena Resources	N/A	-31.67%	-7.82%

Volatility & Risk

Fortescue has a beta of 0.92, suggesting that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Skeena Resources has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings for Fortescue and Skeena Resources, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Fortescue	2	2	0	1	2.00
Skeena Resources	1	0	4	1	2.83

Institutional and Insider Ownership

45.2% of Skeena Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 2.0% of Skeena Resources shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Fortescue and Skeena Resources”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Fortescue	$15.54 billion	2.81	$3.37 billion	N/A	N/A
Skeena Resources	N/A	N/A	-$110.89 million	($0.73)	-48.00

Fortescue has higher revenue and earnings than Skeena Resources.

Summary

Skeena Resources beats Fortescue on 5 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Fortescue

Fortescue Ltd engages in the exploration, development, production, processing, and sale of iron ore in Australia, China, and internationally. It explores for copper, gold, and lithium deposits; and rare earth elements. The company provides port towage services; owns and operates rail and port facilities; and focuses on producing green energy and green hydrogen, including derivatives comprising green ammonia. The company was formerly known as Fortescue Metals Group Limited and changed its name to Fortescue Ltd in November 2023. Fortescue Ltd was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in East Perth, Australia.

About Skeena Resources

Skeena Resources Limited explores for and develops mineral properties in Canada. The company explores for gold, silver, copper, and other precious metal deposits. It holds 100% interests in the Snip gold mine comprising one mining lease and nine mineral tenures that covers an area of approximately 4,724 hectares; and the Eskay Creek gold mine that consists of eight mineral leases, two surface leases, and various unpatented mining claims comprising 7,666 hectares located in British Columbia, Canada. The company was formerly known as Prolific Resources Ltd. and changed its name to Skeena Resources Limited in June 1990. Skeena Resources Limited was incorporated in 1979 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.