Avino Silver & Gold Mines (NYSE:ASM – Get Free Report) and North American Construction Group (NYSE:NOA – Get Free Report) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, earnings and analyst recommendations.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Avino Silver & Gold Mines and North American Construction Group”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Avino Silver & Gold Mines | $130.15 million | 5.73 | $540,000.00 | $0.24 | 18.31 |
| North American Construction Group | $1.44 billion | 0.18 | $24.22 million | ($0.27) | -34.61 |
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.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
3.1% of Avino Silver & Gold Mines shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.0% of North American Construction Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.3% of Avino Silver & Gold Mines shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 9.7% of North American Construction Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a breakdown of current recommendations for Avino Silver & Gold Mines and North American Construction Group, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Avino Silver & Gold Mines | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2.80 |
| North American Construction Group | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2.43 |
Avino Silver & Gold Mines currently has a consensus target price of $8.75, suggesting a potential upside of 99.09%. North American Construction Group has a consensus target price of $25.75, suggesting a potential upside of 175.55%. Given North American Construction Group’s higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe North American Construction Group is more favorable than Avino Silver & Gold Mines.
Profitability
This table compares Avino Silver & Gold Mines and North American Construction Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Avino Silver & Gold Mines | 6.57% | 12.13% | 10.16% |
| North American Construction Group | -0.61% | 3.26% | 0.74% |
Volatility and Risk
Avino Silver & Gold Mines has a beta of 1.83, indicating that its stock price is 83% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, North American Construction Group has a beta of 1.06, indicating that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
Avino Silver & Gold Mines beats North American Construction Group on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
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.
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.
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