Akzo Nobel (OTCMKTS:AKZOD – Get Free Report) and 5N Plus (OTCMKTS:FPLSF – Get Free Report) are both materials companies, but which is the superior stock? Analyst RatingsThis is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Akzo Nobel and 5N Plus, as reported by MarketBeat. Get Akzo Nobel alerts:Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Akzo Nobel 0 0 0 0 0.00 5N Plus 0 1 2 1 3.00ProfitabilityThis table compares Akzo Nobel and 5N Plus’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets. Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Akzo Nobel $10.86 billion 1.54 $940.40 million $1.58 15.51 5N Plus $391.06 million 5.01 $50.57 million $0.70 31.14Akzo Nobel has higher revenue and earnings than 5N Plus. The company was formerly known as Akzo NV and changed its name to Akzo Nobel N.V. in 1994.