Coeur Mining Inc (CDE)vsMP Materials Corp (MP)
CDE
Coeur Mining Inc
$18.56
+2.43%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $18.75B
MP
MP Materials Corp
$67.43
-2.46%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $12.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Coeur Mining Inc generates 652% more annual revenue ($2.07B vs $275.46M). CDE leads profitability with a 28.3% profit margin vs -31.2%. CDE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
CDE
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
MP
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 50.6%
Revenue surging 120.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 246.6% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 70.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of -5.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 55.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CDE
The strongest argument for CDE centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.3% and operating margin at 50.6%. Revenue growth of 120.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MP
The strongest argument for MP centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 70.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CDE
The primary concerns for CDE are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : MP
The primary concerns for MP are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CDE profiles as a growth stock while MP is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.91 — expect wider price swings.
CDE is growing revenue faster at 120.9% — sustainability is the question.
CDE generates stronger free cash flow (267M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CDE scores higher overall (70/100 vs 28/100), backed by strong 28.3% margins and 120.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Coeur Mining Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
Coeur Mining, Inc. explores, develops, produces and sells precious metals in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
MP Materials Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
MP Materials Corp. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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