Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX)vsJ-Star Holding Co., Ltd. Ordinary Shares (YMAT)
FCX
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc
$63.45
+5.75%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $84.51B
YMAT
J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. Ordinary Shares
$1.78
+2.89%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $6.80M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc generates 266066% more annual revenue ($26.42B vs $9.93M). FCX leads profitability with a 10.3% profit margin vs -203.2%. FCX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
FCX
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
YMAT
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-53.4%
Fair Value
$41.36
Current Price
$63.45
$22.09 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for YMAT.
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
Strong operational efficiency at 3137.0%
Revenue surging 30.7% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -649.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 56.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FCX
The strongest argument for FCX centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Bull Case : YMAT
The strongest argument for YMAT centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 30.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FCX
The primary concerns for FCX are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : YMAT
The primary concerns for YMAT are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FCX profiles as a value stock while YMAT is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
YMAT is growing revenue faster at 30.7% — 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 49/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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 →J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. Ordinary Shares
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. manufactures and trades in bicycles, sports accessories, and carbon fiber composite products in Taiwan and internationally. The company is headquartered in Taichung, Taiwan.
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