Contrasting Till Capital (OTCMKTS:TILCF) & Root (NASDAQ:ROOT)

Till Capital (OTCMKTS:TILCF – Get Rating) and Root (NASDAQ:ROOT – Get Rating) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for Till Capital and Root, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Root has a consensus target price of $17.58, indicating a potential upside of 149.40%. Given Root’s higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Root is more favorable than Till Capital.

Profitability

This table compares Till Capital and Root’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Till Capital and Root’s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Till Capital has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Root.

Risk & Volatility

Till Capital has a beta of -0.41, meaning that its share price is 141% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Root has a beta of 0.55, meaning that its share price is 45% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Till Capital beats Root on 5 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Till Capital

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Till Capital Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the mineral exploration activities. The company explores for silver, gold, copper, vanadium, and other deposits. It owns various mineral royalties and exploration property option agreements. The company also holds an interest in the Copper King property; and option interest in the Carlin Vanadium property located in Nevada, the United States. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.

About Root

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Root, Inc. provides insurance products and services in the United States. The company offers automobile, homeowners, and renters insurance products. The company operates a direct-to-consumer model and serves customers primarily through mobile applications, as well as through its website. Its direct distribution channels also cover digital, media, and referral channels, as well as distribution partners and agencies. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

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