Calumet Specialty Products Partners (CLMT)vsSouthern Copper Corporation (SCCO)
CLMT
Calumet Specialty Products Partners
$58.12
-1.49%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $4.90B
SCCO
Southern Copper Corporation
$206.14
+4.08%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $163.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Copper Corporation generates 244% more annual revenue ($15.79B vs $4.59B). SCCO leads profitability with a 35.9% profit margin vs -3.0%. CLMT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.65. SCCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
CLMT
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
SCCO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 40.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 562.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 61.2%
Revenue surging 40.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 71.6% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
ROE of -1172.0% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
Operating margin of -4.6%
Moderate valuation
Trading at 14.0x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CLMT
The strongest argument for CLMT centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 40.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.65 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SCCO
The strongest argument for SCCO centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.9% and operating margin at 61.2%. Revenue growth of 40.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CLMT
The primary concerns for CLMT are Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : SCCO
The primary concerns for SCCO are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CLMT profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SCCO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SCCO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
CLMT is growing revenue faster at 40.8% — sustainability is the question.
SCCO generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SCCO scores higher overall (65/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 35.9% margins and 40.6% 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.
Calumet Specialty Products Partners
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Calumet Specialty Products Partners, LP produces and sells specialty hydrocarbon products in North America and internationally. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Southern Copper Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · COPPER · USA
Southern Copper Corporation is engaged in the extraction, exploration, smelting and refining of copper and other minerals in Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador and Chile.
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