Contrast Patten Energy Solutions Group (OTCMKTS:PTTN) and Golden Minerals (NYSE:AUMN)

Patten Energy Solutions Group (OTCMKTS:PTTN – Get Free Report) and Golden Minerals (NYSE:AUMN – Get Free Report) are both small-cap oil/energy companies, but which is the superior business? We’ll compare the two companies based on earnings strength, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, valuation and dividends.

Rating and Earnings

This table compares Patten Energy Solutions Group and Golden Minerals’ revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Patten Energy Solutions Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Golden Minerals.

Risk and volatility

Patten Energy Solutions Group has a beta of 1.61, suggesting that its stock price is 61% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Golden Minerals has a beta of 0.28, suggesting that its stock price is it is 72% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and institutional ownership

13.4% of Golden Minerals shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.5% of Patten Energy Solutions Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.0% of Golden Minerals shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and big money managers believe the stock is poised for long-term growth.

return

This table compares Patten Energy Solutions Group and Golden Minerals’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Patten Energy Solutions Group and Golden Minerals as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Golden Minerals has a consensus target price of $1.50, indicating a potential upside of 500.00%.

About Patten Energy Solutions Group

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Patten Energy Solutions Group, Inc., an exploration company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, exploitation and production of energy and mineral properties. The company mainly explores for lithium carbonate and other minerals. It owns interests in a portfolio of properties covering approximately 31,020 acres located in the United States and Australia. Patten Energy Solutions Group, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Dolton, Illinois.

About gold minerals

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Golden Minerals Company, a precious metals exploration company, is exploring mineral properties in Argentina, Nevada and Mexico. Explore gold, silver, copper, zinc, lead and other minerals. The company was formerly known as Apex Silver Mines Limited and changed its name to Golden Minerals Company in March 2009. Golden Minerals Company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Golden, Colorado.

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