FutureFuel Corp (FF)vsMP Materials Corp (MP)
FF
FutureFuel Corp
$4.98
+10.42%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $180.72M
MP
MP Materials Corp
$61.30
-0.65%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $10.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
MP Materials Corp generates 188% more annual revenue ($275.46M vs $95.74M). MP leads profitability with a -31.2% profit margin vs -51.6%. MP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 28/100 (F).
FF
Avoid27
out of 100
Grade: F
MP
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+2.9%
Fair Value
$3.86
Current Price
$4.98
$1.12 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MP.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 70.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -27.4% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 67.7%
Earnings declined 88.7%
ROE of -5.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 55.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FF
The strongest argument for FF centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : MP
The strongest argument for MP centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 70.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FF
The primary concerns for FF are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : MP
The primary concerns for MP are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FF profiles as a turnaround stock while MP is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.68 — expect wider price swings.
MP is growing revenue faster at 70.0% — sustainability is the question.
FF generates stronger free cash flow (-30M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MP scores higher overall (28/100 vs 27/100) and 70.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Avoid" 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.
FutureFuel Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
FutureFuel Corp. The company is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.
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BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
MP Materials Corp. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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