Ivanhoe Electric Inc. (IE)vsSouthern Copper Corporation (SCCO)
IE
Ivanhoe Electric Inc.
$12.78
+3.15%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.07B
SCCO
Southern Copper Corporation
$166.30
-2.85%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $141.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Copper Corporation generates 448405% more annual revenue ($14.55B vs $3.24M). SCCO leads profitability with a 34.1% profit margin vs 0.0%. SCCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
IE
Avoid24
out of 100
Grade: F
SCCO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 46 in profit
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 58.3%
Revenue surging 36.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 66.8% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -35.5% — below average capital efficiency
Moderate valuation
Trading at 11.7x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IE
The strongest argument for IE centers on Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : SCCO
The strongest argument for SCCO centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.1% and operating margin at 58.3%. Revenue growth of 36.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : IE
The primary concerns for IE are EPS Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SCCO
The primary concerns for SCCO are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IE profiles as a value stock while SCCO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
IE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
SCCO is growing revenue faster at 36.2% — sustainability is the question.
SCCO generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SCCO scores higher overall (65/100 vs 24/100), backed by strong 34.1% margins and 36.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Ivanhoe Electric Inc.
BASIC MATERIALS · COPPER · USA
Ivanhoe Electric Inc. is a mineral exploration and development company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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BASIC MATERIALS · COPPER · USA
Southern Copper Corporation is engaged in the extraction, exploration, smelting and refining of copper and other minerals in Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador and Chile.
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