Terrestrial Energy (IMSR) & Its Peers Critical Review
by Tristan Rich · The Markets DailyTerrestrial Energy (NASDAQ:IMSR – Get Free Report) is one of 218 public companies in the “Electrical Equipment” industry, but how does it contrast to its rivals? We will compare Terrestrial Energy to similar companies based on the strength of its valuation, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, earnings and analyst recommendations.
Profitability
This table compares Terrestrial Energy and its rivals’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Terrestrial Energy | N/A | -16.65% | -12.52% |
| Terrestrial Energy Competitors | -218.76% | -85.01% | -8.81% |
Volatility & Risk
Terrestrial Energy has a beta of 2.39, suggesting that its share price is 139% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Terrestrial Energy’s rivals have a beta of -19.64, suggesting that their average share price is 2,064% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Terrestrial Energy and its rivals gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Net Income | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Terrestrial Energy | $250,000.00 | -$28.02 million | -26.84 |
| Terrestrial Energy Competitors | $2.40 billion | $142.96 million | 20.68 |
Terrestrial Energy’s rivals have higher revenue and earnings than Terrestrial Energy. Terrestrial Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than its rivals, indicating that it is currently more affordable than other companies in its industry.
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Terrestrial Energy and its rivals, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Terrestrial Energy | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2.25 |
| Terrestrial Energy Competitors | 2154 | 4987 | 6929 | 417 | 2.39 |
Terrestrial Energy presently has a consensus price target of $13.50, suggesting a potential upside of 164.71%. As a group, “Electrical Equipment” companies have a potential upside of 25.94%. Given Terrestrial Energy’s higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Terrestrial Energy is more favorable than its rivals.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
37.3% of shares of all “Electrical Equipment” companies are owned by institutional investors. 28.6% of Terrestrial Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.3% of shares of all “Electrical Equipment” companies are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Summary
Terrestrial Energy rivals beat Terrestrial Energy on 7 of the 13 factors compared.
About Terrestrial Energy
Terrestrial Energy Inc. produces carbon free nuclear energy in North Carolina and internationally. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.