Critical Survey: Osisko Development (NYSE:ODV) vs. Dakota Territory Resource (OTCMKTS:DTRC)

Dakota Territory Resource (OTCMKTS:DTRC) and Osisko Development (NYSE:ODV) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, dividends and risk.

Profitability

This table compares Dakota Territory Resource and Osisko Development’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Dakota Territory Resource	N/A	N/A	N/A
Osisko Development	N/A	-21.34%	-12.57%

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Dakota Territory Resource and Osisko Development, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Dakota Territory Resource	0	0	0	0	0.00
Osisko Development	1	0	2	1	2.75

Given Dakota Territory Resource’s higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Dakota Territory Resource is more favorable than Osisko Development.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

15.2% of Osisko Development shares are owned by institutional investors. 59.3% of Dakota Territory Resource shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Osisko Development shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Dakota Territory Resource and Osisko Development”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Dakota Territory Resource	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Osisko Development	$3.33 million	296.29	-$63.01 million	($1.11)	-3.48

Dakota Territory Resource has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Osisko Development.

Summary

Osisko Development beats Dakota Territory Resource on 5 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Dakota Territory Resource

Dakota Territory Resource Corp., an exploration stage company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold properties in the United States. It holds 100% interests in eight mineral properties, including the Blind Gold, City Creek, Tinton, West Corridor, Ragged Top, Poorman Anticline, Maitland, and Homestake Paleoplacer properties covering an area of approximately 19,500 acres located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The company was formerly known as Mustang Geothermal Corp and changed its name to Dakota Territory Resource Corp. in September 2012. Dakota Territory Resource Corp. was incorporated in 2002 and is headquartered in Lead, South Dakota.

About Osisko Development

Osisko Development Corp. acquires, explores, and develops mineral properties in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. It explores for gold; and precious and base metals. The company's flagship asset is the Cariboo Gold Project covering an area of approximately 155,000 hectares consisting of 415 mineral titles located in British Columbia, Canada. It also holds a portfolio of marketable securities. Osisko Development Corp. is based in Montréal, Canada.