Comparing any two companies is never wise, whether similar or not. It is but a survey of the general market conditions and is simply a data point, one of many an astute investor should be aware of. Having tunnel vision on one company, that is, focusing on the management and the property while ingoring the numerous factors that can affect an explorer's price or timeline, or dismissing the woes of other junior minors as having no bearing on one's pet stock can and often results in unrealistic expectations, hence frustation and disappointment with that stock. The real problem turns out to be investor expectations which were inadequate.