Reviewing TMC the metals (NASDAQ:TMC) and Critical Metals (NASDAQ:CRML)

TMC the metals (NASDAQ:TMC) and Critical Metals (NASDAQ:CRML) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, risk, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares TMC the metals and Critical Metals’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
TMC the metals	N/A	-624.70%	-155.10%
Critical Metals	N/A	N/A	N/A

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares TMC the metals and Critical Metals”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
TMC the metals	N/A	N/A	-$73.78 million	($0.31)	-5.03
Critical Metals	N/A	N/A	-$147.49 million	N/A	N/A

Institutional & Insider Ownership

4.4% of TMC the metals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.4% of Critical Metals shares are held by institutional investors. 30.0% of TMC the metals shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 65.7% of Critical Metals shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk and Volatility

TMC the metals has a beta of 1.49, meaning that its stock price is 49% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Critical Metals has a beta of 0.17, meaning that its stock price is 83% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for TMC the metals and Critical Metals, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
TMC the metals	0	1	1	0	2.50
Critical Metals	0	0	0	0	0.00

TMC the metals presently has a consensus price target of $3.88, suggesting a potential upside of 148.40%. Given TMC the metals’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe TMC the metals is more favorable than Critical Metals.

Summary

TMC the metals beats Critical Metals on 5 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About TMC the metals

TMC the metals company Inc., a deep-sea minerals exploration company, focuses on the collection, processing, and refining of polymetallic nodules found on the seafloor in California. It primarily explores for nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese products. The company holds exploration and commercial rights in three polymetallic nodule contract areas in the Clarion Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean. Its products are used in electric vehicles (EV), renewable energy storage markets, EV wiring, energy transmission, manganese alloy production required for steel production, and other applications. The company was formerly known as Sustainable Opportunities Acquisition Corporation and changed its name to TMC the metals company Inc. TMC the metals company Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.

About Critical Metals

Sizzle Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company. It intends to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or related business combination with one or more businesses. Sizzle Acquisition Corp. is based in Washington, the District of Columbia.