Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
AEM
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
$179.13
-3.06%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $104.79B
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$293.10
-7.52%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $100.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited generates 11% more annual revenue ($11.91B vs $10.73B). AEM leads profitability with a 37.5% profit margin vs 35.6%. WDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.69. AEM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
AEM
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
WDC
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+47.6%
Fair Value
$414.65
Current Price
$179.13
$235.52 discount
Margin of Safety
-311.2%
Fair Value
$66.57
Current Price
$293.10
$226.53 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
Earnings expanding 200.3% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 41 in profit
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 14.0x book value
Revenue declined 41.0%
Earnings declined 95.9%
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 : WDC
The strongest argument for WDC centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.6% and operating margin at 15.4%. PEG of 0.69 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AEM
The primary concerns for AEM are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AEM profiles as a growth stock while WDC is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
WDC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.85 — 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.
Bottom Line
AEM scores higher overall (71/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 37.5% margins and 60.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
Visit Website →Western Digital Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Western Digital Corporation (WDC, commonly known as Western Digital or WD) is an American computer hard disk drive manufacturer and data storage company, headquartered in San Jose, California. It designs, manufactures and sells data technology products, including storage devices, data center systems and cloud storage services.
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