Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM)vsArista Networks (ANET)
AEM
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
$192.07
+4.68%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $89.62B
ANET
Arista Networks
$135.01
+3.22%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $164.71B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited generates 32% more annual revenue ($11.91B vs $9.01B). ANET leads profitability with a 39.0% profit margin vs 37.5%. ANET appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.85. AEM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
AEM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
ANET
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+47.7%
Fair Value
$415.12
Current Price
$192.07
$223.05 discount
Margin of Safety
-29.4%
Fair Value
$102.74
Current Price
$135.01
$32.27 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 64.7%
Revenue surging 60.3% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 31 in profit
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 41.5%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 28.9% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
2.0% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 13.7x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AEM
The strongest argument for AEM centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.5% and operating margin at 64.7%. Revenue growth of 60.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ANET
The strongest argument for ANET centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 39.0% and operating margin at 41.5%. Revenue growth of 28.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AEM
The primary concerns for AEM are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : ANET
The primary concerns for ANET are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 47.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ANET carries more volatility with a beta of 1.46 — expect wider price swings.
AEM is growing revenue faster at 60.3% — sustainability is the question.
AEM generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor GOLD industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
AEM scores higher overall (73/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 37.5% margins and 60.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is engaged in the exploration, development and production of mineral properties in Canada, Sweden and Finland. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Arista Networks (formerly Arastra) is an American computer networking company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company designs and sells multilayer network switches to deliver software-defined networking (SDN) solutions for large datacenter, cloud computing, high-performance computing, and high-frequency trading environments.
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