Head to Head Survey: Hochschild Mining (OTCMKTS:HCHDF) & Fresnillo (OTCMKTS:FNLPF)

Fresnillo (OTCMKTS:FNLPF) and Hochschild Mining (OTCMKTS:HCHDF) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Fresnillo and Hochschild Mining, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Fresnillo	0	3	0	1	2.50
Hochschild Mining	0	1	1	2	3.25

Volatility & Risk

Fresnillo has a beta of 0.28, suggesting that its share price is 72% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Hochschild Mining has a beta of 0.54, suggesting that its share price is 46% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Fresnillo pays an annual dividend of $0.41 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Hochschild Mining pays an annual dividend of $0.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%.

Profitability

This table compares Fresnillo and Hochschild Mining’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Fresnillo	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hochschild Mining	N/A	N/A	N/A

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Fresnillo and Hochschild Mining”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Fresnillo	$3.50 billion	5.96	$140.92 million	N/A	N/A
Hochschild Mining	$947.70 million	2.40	$97.00 million	N/A	N/A

Fresnillo has higher revenue and earnings than Hochschild Mining.

About Fresnillo

Fresnillo plc mines, develops, and produces non-ferrous minerals in Mexico. It operates through seven segments: Fresnillo, Saucito, Ciénega, Herradura, Noche Buena, San Julián, and Juanicipio. The company primarily explores for silver, gold, lead, and zinc concentrates. Its projects include the Fresnillo silver mine located in the state of Zacatecas; Saucito silver mine situated in the state of Zacatecas; Ciénega gold mine located in the state of Durango; Herradura gold mine situated in the state of Sonora; Noche Buena gold mine located in the state of Sonora; San Julián silver-gold mine situated on the border of Chihuahua/Durango states; and Juanicipio mine located in the state of Zacatecas. It also leases mining equipment; produces gold/silver doré bars; and provides administrative services. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. Fresnillo plc operates as a subsidiary of Industrias Peñoles, S.A.B. de C.V.

About Hochschild Mining

Hochschild Mining plc, a precious metals company, engages in the exploration, mining, processing, and sale of gold and silver in the Americas. The company holds 100% interests in the Inmaculada gold/silver underground operation and Pallancata silver/gold property, which are located in the Department of Ayacucho in southern Peru. It also holds a 51% interest in the San Jose silver/gold mine located in Argentina. In addition, the company has a portfolio of projects located across Peru, Argentina, Mexico, United States, Canada, Brazil, and Chile. Further, it is involved in the power generation business. Hochschild Mining plc was founded in 1911 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.