Head to Head Analysis: Taseko Mines (NYSE:TGB) and Mexus Gold US (OTCMKTS:MXSG)

Mexus Gold US (OTCMKTS:MXSG) and Taseko Mines (NYSE:TGB) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares Mexus Gold US and Taseko Mines’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Mexus Gold US	N/A	N/A	N/A
Taseko Mines	13.07%	18.82%	4.78%

Risk and Volatility

Mexus Gold US has a beta of 0.61, suggesting that its share price is 39% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Taseko Mines has a beta of 1.74, suggesting that its share price is 74% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

17.9% of Taseko Mines shares are held by institutional investors. 8.6% of Mexus Gold US shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of Taseko Mines shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Mexus Gold US and Taseko Mines”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Mexus Gold US	N/A	N/A	-$1.80 million	N/A	N/A
Taseko Mines	$388.86 million	1.85	$61.28 million	$0.19	12.61

Taseko Mines has higher revenue and earnings than Mexus Gold US.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Mexus Gold US and Taseko Mines, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Mexus Gold US	0	0	0	0	N/A
Taseko Mines	0	0	2	1	3.33

Taseko Mines has a consensus price target of $3.50, indicating a potential upside of 46.14%.

Summary

Taseko Mines beats Mexus Gold US on 9 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Mexus Gold US

Mexus Gold US, an exploration stage mining company, engages in the evaluation, acquisition, exploration, and advancement of gold, silver, copper, and other precious metal projects in the United Mexican States. The company holds 100% interest in the Santa Elena prospect comprising 9 concessions covering an area of approximately 6500 acres located to the northwest of Caborca, Sonora State; and 90% interest in the Mabel Property covering an area of approximately 2,128 hectares located to the southwest of Nogales, Sonora State. It also owns mineral rights to Ures Property comprising 9 concessions covering an area of approximately 10,000 acres located in Sonora State, Mexico. The company was formerly known as Action Fashions, Ltd. and changed its name to Mexus Gold US in September 2009. Mexus Gold US was incorporated in 1990 and is based in Carson City, Nevada.

About Taseko Mines

Taseko Mines Limited, a mining company, acquires, develops, and operates mineral properties. It explores for copper, molybdenum, gold, niobium, and silver deposits. The company's principal asset comprises 100% interest owned the Gibraltar mine located in British Columbia. It also holds interest in the Yellowhead copper project, the Aley niobium project, and the New Prosperity gold and copper project located in British Columbia; and the Florence copper project located in Arizona. Taseko Mines Limited was incorporated in 1966 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.