CKX vs SANW Comparison

CKX Lands Inc is a Louisiana corporation organized to receive non-producing mineral royalties spun off by a southwest Louisiana bank. It operates in three segments: Oil and Gas, Surface, and Timber. The company owns land and mineral interests and collects income through its ownership of oil and gas royalties, surface leases for farming, the right of way and other uses, and timber sales. The company's oil and gas royalties are paid by the operators who own the wells, and timber income is paid by the highest bidder for the timber. CKX has small royalty interests in approximately 20 different producing oil and gas fields. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from the Surface segment. Geographically, it generates all of its revenue from the United States of America.

S&W Seed Co is a multi-crop, middle-market agricultural company. It is engaged in the breeding, production, and sale of alfalfa seed and sorghum seed. It also has a growing commercial market presence in sunflower and maintains an active stevia development program. The company's seed platform develops and supplies germplasm designed to produce higher yields for farmers globally. Its geographical segments include the United States, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, South Africa, and other countries. Maximum of revenue is earned from USA following Australia second and Mexico third.