Eldorado Gold Corp (EGO)vsSouthern Copper Corporation (SCCO)
EGO
Eldorado Gold Corp
$34.48
+0.85%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $9.37B
SCCO
Southern Copper Corporation
$193.91
-0.27%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $169.30B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Copper Corporation generates 677% more annual revenue ($15.79B vs $2.03B). SCCO leads profitability with a 35.9% profit margin vs 29.8%. SCCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 5.41. SCCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
EGO
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
SCCO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+3.4%
Fair Value
$32.78
Current Price
$34.48
$1.70 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SCCO.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 43.3%
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 47 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
2.2% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Moderate valuation
Trading at 13.2x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EGO
The strongest argument for EGO centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.8% and operating margin at 43.3%.
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 : EGO
The primary concerns for EGO are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : SCCO
The primary concerns for SCCO are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EGO profiles as a mature stock while SCCO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
EGO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.51 — expect wider price swings.
SCCO is growing revenue faster at 40.6% — sustainability is the question.
SCCO generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SCCO scores higher overall (65/100 vs 61/100), 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.
Eldorado Gold Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
discovery, acquisition, financing, development, production, sale and recovery of mineral products, mainly in Turkey, Canada, Greece, Brazil and Romania. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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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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