Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX)vsTaseko Mines Ltd (TGB)
FCX
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc
$72.13
+0.87%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $102.06B
TGB
Taseko Mines Ltd
$8.67
+0.35%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.94B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc generates 2525% more annual revenue ($25.87B vs $985.32M). FCX leads profitability with a 11.4% profit margin vs 1.6%. TGB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. FCX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
FCX
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
TGB
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-74.8%
Fair Value
$40.92
Current Price
$72.13
$31.21 premium
Margin of Safety
+14.3%
Fair Value
$9.28
Current Price
$8.67
$0.61 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 33.4%
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 28.1% YoY
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 184.8% year-over-year
Strong operational efficiency at 22.5%
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
1.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FCX
The strongest argument for FCX centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : TGB
The strongest argument for TGB centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 184.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FCX
The primary concerns for FCX are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TGB
The primary concerns for TGB are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 401.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FCX profiles as a declining stock while TGB is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TGB carries more volatility with a beta of 2.07 — expect wider price swings.
TGB is growing revenue faster at 184.8% — sustainability is the question.
FCX generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FCX scores higher overall (55/100 vs 52/100). Both earn "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.
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BASIC MATERIALS · COPPER · USA
Taseko Mines Limited, a mining company, acquires, develops and operates mineral properties. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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