TMC the metals (NASDAQ:TMC) and Quantum Materials (OTCMKTS:QTMM) Critical Analysis

Quantum Materials (OTCMKTS:QTMM) and TMC the metals (NASDAQ:TMC) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and dividends.

Profitability

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

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Quantum Materials	N/A	N/A	N/A
TMC the metals	N/A	-178.01%	-93.17%

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Quantum Materials and TMC the metals, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Quantum Materials	0	0	0	0	N/A
TMC the metals	0	1	2	0	2.67

TMC the metals has a consensus target price of $4.10, suggesting a potential upside of 150.00%. Given TMC the metals’ higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe TMC the metals is more favorable than Quantum Materials.

Volatility & Risk

Quantum Materials has a beta of 2.99, suggesting that its stock price is 199% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, TMC the metals has a beta of 1.82, suggesting that its stock price is 82% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Quantum Materials and TMC the metals’ revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Quantum Materials	N/A	N/A	-$8.96 million	N/A	N/A
TMC the metals	N/A	N/A	-$73.78 million	($0.20)	-8.20

Insider and Institutional Ownership

0.1% of Quantum Materials shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.4% of TMC the metals shares are held by institutional investors. 12.8% of Quantum Materials shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 31.3% of TMC the metals shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

About Quantum Materials

Quantum Materials Corp. engages in the design, development, production and supply of nanomaterials, including quantum dots, tetrapod quantum dots, and other nanoparticles for a range of applications in televisions, displays and other optoelectronics, photovoltaics, solid state lighting, life sciences, security ink, battery, and sensor sectors of the market. The company was founded by Stephen Squires on January 9, 2007 and is headquartered in San Marcos, TX.

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 the Clarion Clipperton Zone (CCZ) in the south-west of San Diego, 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 CCZ of the Pacific Ocean. Its products are used in electric vehicles (EV), renewable energy storage markets, EV wiring, clean 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 incorporated in 2019 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.