Lomiko Metals (OTCMKTS:LMRMF) versus Sigma Lithium (NASDAQ:SGML) Critical Contrast

Sigma Lithium (NASDAQ:SGML) and Lomiko Metals (OTCMKTS:LMRMF) are both small-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, valuation, risk and earnings.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

64.9% of Sigma Lithium shares are held by institutional investors. 48.6% of Sigma Lithium shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Sigma Lithium and Lomiko Metals’ gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Sigma Lithium	$134.24 million	8.05	-$28.33 million	($0.13)	-75.00
Lomiko Metals	N/A	N/A	-$1.46 million	N/A	N/A

Lomiko Metals has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Sigma Lithium.

Volatility & Risk

Sigma Lithium has a beta of 0.17, meaning that its share price is 83% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lomiko Metals has a beta of 2.05, meaning that its share price is 105% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Sigma Lithium and Lomiko Metals’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Sigma Lithium	N/A	-8.62%	-3.68%
Lomiko Metals	N/A	-13.51%	-12.99%

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Sigma Lithium and Lomiko Metals, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Sigma Lithium	0	0	2	0	3.00
Lomiko Metals	0	0	0	0	N/A

Sigma Lithium presently has a consensus price target of $29.50, indicating a potential upside of 202.56%. Given Sigma Lithium’s higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Sigma Lithium is more favorable than Lomiko Metals.

Summary

Sigma Lithium beats Lomiko Metals on 7 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Sigma Lithium

Sigma Lithium Corporation engages in the exploration and development of lithium deposits in Brazil. It holds a 100% interest in the Grota do Cirilo, Genipapo, Santa Clara, and São José properties comprising 29 mineral rights covering an area of approximately 185 square kilometers located in the Araçuaí and Itinga regions of the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It serves electric vehicle industries worldwide. The company was formerly known as Sigma Lithium Resources Corporation and changed its name to Sigma Lithium Corporation in July 2021. The company is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.

About Lomiko Metals

Lomiko Metals Inc. engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of resource properties in Canada. It explores for graphite and lithium deposits. The company's flagship project is its 100% owned La Loutre graphite property located in Laurentian region of Quebec. The company was formerly known as Lomiko Resources Inc. and changed its name to Lomiko Metals Inc. in October 2008. Lomiko Metals Inc. was incorporated in 1987 and is based in Surrey, Canada.