Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX)vsIvanhoe Electric Inc. (IE)
FCX
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc
$52.09
-2.85%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $74.86B
IE
Ivanhoe Electric Inc.
$11.29
-0.70%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc generates 798759% more annual revenue ($25.92B vs $3.24M). FCX leads profitability with a 8.5% profit margin vs 0.0%. FCX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
FCX
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
IE
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+8.0%
Fair Value
$71.14
Current Price
$52.09
$19.05 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for IE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 47.7% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FCX
The strongest argument for FCX centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : IE
The strongest argument for IE centers on Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : FCX
The primary concerns for FCX are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : IE
The primary concerns for IE are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FCX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.44 — expect wider price swings.
IE is growing revenue faster at -32.7% — sustainability is the question.
IE generates stronger free cash flow (-29M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor COPPER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
FCX scores higher overall (52/100 vs 23/100). Both earn "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.
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · COPPER · USA
Freeport-McMoRan Inc., often called Freeport, is an American mining company based in the Freeport-McMoRan Center, in Phoenix, Arizona.
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BASIC MATERIALS · COPPER · USA
Ivanhoe Electric Inc. is a mineral exploration and development company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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