Comparing IperionX (NASDAQ:IPX) and Snow Lake Resources (NASDAQ:LITM)

IperionX (NASDAQ:IPX) and Snow Lake Resources (NASDAQ:LITM) are both small-cap industrial products companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and earnings.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

2.8% of IperionX shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of Snow Lake Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.4% of Snow Lake Resources shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares IperionX and Snow Lake Resources’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
IperionX	N/A	N/A	N/A
Snow Lake Resources	N/A	N/A	N/A

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares IperionX and Snow Lake Resources”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
IperionX	N/A	N/A	-$21.84 million	N/A	N/A
Snow Lake Resources	N/A	N/A	-$5.06 million	N/A	N/A

Volatility and Risk

IperionX has a beta of 0.49, meaning that its share price is 51% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Snow Lake Resources has a beta of 2.38, meaning that its share price is 138% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings for IperionX and Snow Lake Resources, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
IperionX	0	0	1	1	3.50
Snow Lake Resources	0	0	0	0	0.00

IperionX currently has a consensus price target of $25.00, indicating a potential upside of 0.08%. Given IperionX’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe IperionX is more favorable than Snow Lake Resources.

Summary

IperionX beats Snow Lake Resources on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About IperionX

IperionX’s mission is to be the leading developer of low carbon, sustainable, critical material supply chains focused on advanced industries including space, aerospace, electric vehicles and 3D printing. IperionX’s breakthrough titanium technologies have demonstrated the potential to produce titanium products that are sustainable, 100% recyclable, have low carbon intensity and to do so at product qualities that meet or exceed current industry standards. The Company also holds a 100% interest in the Titan Project, covering approximately 11,100 acres of titanium, rare earth minerals, high grade silica sand and zircon rich mineral sands properties in Tennessee.

About Snow Lake Resources

Snow Lake Resources Ltd., a natural resource exploration company, engages in the exploration and development of mineral resources in Canada. The company explores for lithium mineral resources. Its flagship property is the Thomson Brothers and Grass River lithium projects located to Crowduck Bay Fault region. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Winnipeg, Canada.