North American Construction Group (NYSE:NOA – Get Free Report) and Avino Silver & Gold Mines (NYSE:ASM – Get Free Report) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.
Volatility and Risk
North American Construction Group has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Avino Silver & Gold Mines has a beta of 1.83, suggesting that its stock price is 83% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares North American Construction Group and Avino Silver & Gold Mines”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| North American Construction Group | $1.44 billion | 0.18 | $24.22 million | ($0.27) | -34.61 |
| Avino Silver & Gold Mines | $130.15 million | 5.73 | $540,000.00 | $0.24 | 18.31 |
North American Construction Group has higher revenue and earnings than Avino Silver & Gold Mines. North American Construction Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Avino Silver & Gold Mines, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Profitability
This table compares North American Construction Group and Avino Silver & Gold Mines’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| North American Construction Group | -0.61% | 3.26% | 0.74% |
| Avino Silver & Gold Mines | 6.57% | 12.13% | 10.16% |
Insider & Institutional Ownership
75.0% of North American Construction Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.1% of Avino Silver & Gold Mines shares are held by institutional investors. 9.7% of North American Construction Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.3% of Avino Silver & Gold Mines shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for North American Construction Group and Avino Silver & Gold Mines, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| North American Construction Group | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2.43 |
| Avino Silver & Gold Mines | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2.80 |
North American Construction Group currently has a consensus target price of $25.75, indicating a potential upside of 175.55%. Avino Silver & Gold Mines has a consensus target price of $8.75, indicating a potential upside of 99.09%. Given North American Construction Group’s higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe North American Construction Group is more favorable than Avino Silver & Gold Mines.
Summary
Avino Silver & Gold Mines beats North American Construction Group on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About North American Construction Group
North American Construction Group Ltd. provides heavy construction and mining services, with operations in Canada and Australia. The company works with mining and resource-sector customers, including operators in Alberta’s oil sands, and also serves infrastructure and other industrial markets. Its services include mine development, site preparation, earthmoving, overburden removal, civil construction, equipment rental, and maintenance. The company also provides services related to mine reclamation and operates a fleet of heavy equipment for large-scale projects.
About Avino Silver & Gold Mines
Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. is a Canadian mining company focused on exploring, developing and operating silver, gold and copper properties. Its principal operations are in the state of Durango, Mexico. The company operates the Avino Mine, which produces silver, gold and copper-bearing concentrates. Its Mexican portfolio also includes the La Preciosa silver-gold project, which the company is advancing for potential development. Avino has a long history in Mexico, where its namesake property has been a focus of mining and exploration for decades.
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