Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX)vsThermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO)
FCX
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc
$61.65
+1.72%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $88.62B
TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
$465.00
-1.99%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $176.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc generates 71% more annual revenue ($45.20B vs $26.42B). TMO leads profitability with a 15.1% profit margin vs 10.3%. TMO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.56. FCX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
FCX
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
TMO
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-36.5%
Fair Value
$47.94
Current Price
$61.65
$13.71 premium
Margin of Safety
-16.1%
Fair Value
$408.60
Current Price
$465.00
$56.40 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 154.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 23.1%
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FCX
The strongest argument for FCX centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : TMO
The strongest argument for TMO centers on Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.1% and operating margin at 17.9%.
Bear Case : FCX
The primary concerns for FCX are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TMO
The primary concerns for TMO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FCX profiles as a value stock while TMO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
FCX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
FCX is growing revenue faster at 8.8% — sustainability is the question.
TMO generates stronger free cash flow (816M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FCX scores higher overall (64/100 vs 62/100). 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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HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an American provisioner of scientific instrumentation, reagents and consumables, and software and services to healthcare, life science, and other laboratories in academia, government, and industry (including in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors). Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher was created in 2006 by the merger of Thermo Electron and Fisher Scientific, to form a company with US$ 9 billion in combined revenues.
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