Hudbay Minerals Inc. (HBM)vsSSR Mining Inc (SSRM)
HBM
Hudbay Minerals Inc.
$22.74
+3.50%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $9.25B
SSRM
SSR Mining Inc
$26.68
+6.68%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $6.35B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hudbay Minerals Inc. generates 25% more annual revenue ($2.37B vs $1.89B). HBM leads profitability with a 27.8% profit margin vs 12.2%. SSRM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.02. SSRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
HBM
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
SSRM
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 40.0%
Earnings expanding 91.9% YoY
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 27.3% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 52.5%
Revenue surging 83.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 2967.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 6.3% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HBM
The strongest argument for HBM centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.8% and operating margin at 40.0%. Revenue growth of 27.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SSRM
The strongest argument for SSRM centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 83.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.02 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HBM
The primary concerns for HBM are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SSRM
The primary concerns for SSRM are Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HBM carries more volatility with a beta of 2.25 — expect wider price swings.
SSRM is growing revenue faster at 83.7% — sustainability is the question.
SSRM generates stronger free cash flow (173M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor COPPER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SSRM scores higher overall (81/100 vs 77/100) and 83.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Strong 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.
Hudbay Minerals Inc.
BASIC MATERIALS · COPPER · USA
Hudbay Minerals Inc., a diversified mining company, focuses on the discovery, production and marketing of base and precious metals in North and South America. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Visit Website →SSR Mining Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
SSR Mining Inc. is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and operation of precious metal resource properties in Turkey and the Americas. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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