Ivanhoe Electric Inc. (IE)vsSouthern Copper Corporation (SCCO)
IE
Ivanhoe Electric Inc.
$10.70
+0.47%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.49B
SCCO
Southern Copper Corporation
$193.03
-2.02%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $162.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Copper Corporation generates 468789% more annual revenue ($15.79B vs $3.37M). SCCO leads profitability with a 35.9% profit margin vs 0.0%. SCCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
IE
Avoid31
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
16.7% revenue growth
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 61.2%
Revenue surging 40.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 71.6% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Moderate valuation
Trading at 13.0x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IE
The strongest argument for IE centers on Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SCCO
The strongest argument for SCCO centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.9% and operating margin at 61.2%. Revenue growth of 40.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : IE
The primary concerns for IE are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap.
Bear Case : SCCO
The primary concerns for SCCO are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
SCCO is growing revenue faster at 40.6% — sustainability is the question.
SCCO generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor COPPER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SCCO scores higher overall (65/100 vs 31/100), backed by strong 35.9% margins and 40.6% 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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