Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX)vsGrupo Simec SAB de CV ADR (SIM)
FCX
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc
$63.45
+5.75%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $84.51B
SIM
Grupo Simec SAB de CV ADR
$27.50
-3.51%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $4.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Grupo Simec SAB de CV ADR generates 16% more annual revenue ($30.54B vs $26.42B). FCX leads profitability with a 10.3% profit margin vs 6.3%. SIM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.43. FCX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
FCX
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
SIM
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-53.4%
Fair Value
$41.36
Current Price
$63.45
$22.09 premium
Margin of Safety
+37.9%
Fair Value
$49.88
Current Price
$27.50
$22.38 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 31.1%
Earnings expanding 153.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 30.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.2% revenue growth
ROE of 4.4% — below average capital efficiency
6.3% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FCX
The strongest argument for FCX centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Bull Case : SIM
The strongest argument for SIM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : FCX
The primary concerns for FCX are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SIM
The primary concerns for SIM are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FCX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.36 — expect wider price swings.
FCX is growing revenue faster at 8.8% — sustainability is the question.
FCX generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor COPPER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
FCX scores higher overall (66/100 vs 54/100). SIM offers better value entry with a 37.9% margin of safety. 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.
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.
Visit Website →Grupo Simec SAB de CV ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Grupo Simec, SAB de CV manufactures, processes and distributes steel and steel alloys with special bar quality (SBQ) in Mexico, the United States, Brazil, Canada and internationally. The company is headquartered in Guadalajara, Mexico.
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