Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX)vsTrilogy Metals Inc (TMQ)
FCX
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc
$66.59
+0.99%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $99.86B
TMQ
Trilogy Metals Inc
$2.33
+4.02%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $366.35M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
FCX leads profitability with a 11.4% profit margin vs 0.0%. FCX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
FCX
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
TMQ
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-60.0%
Fair Value
$41.22
Current Price
$66.59
$25.37 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TMQ.
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
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% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FCX
The strongest argument for FCX centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : TMQ
The strongest argument for TMQ centers on Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : FCX
The primary concerns for FCX are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TMQ
The primary concerns for TMQ are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FCX profiles as a declining stock while TMQ is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TMQ carries more volatility with a beta of 1.69 — expect wider price swings.
TMQ is growing revenue faster at 0.0% — 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 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 · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Trilogy Metals Inc., a base metals exploration company, explores and develops mineral properties in the United States. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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