MP Materials Corp (MP)vsMinerals Technologies Inc (MTX)
MP
MP Materials Corp
$61.30
-0.65%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $10.89B
MTX
Minerals Technologies Inc
$70.41
-3.27%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Minerals Technologies Inc generates 652% more annual revenue ($2.07B vs $275.46M). MTX leads profitability with a -0.9% profit margin vs -31.2%. MTX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 43/100 (D).
MP
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
MTX
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MP.
Margin of Safety
+32.4%
Fair Value
$109.73
Current Price
$70.41
$39.32 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 70.0% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of -5.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 55.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.3% revenue growth
ROE of -0.8% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 28.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MP
The strongest argument for MP centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 70.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MTX
The strongest argument for MTX centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : MP
The primary concerns for MP are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : MTX
The primary concerns for MTX are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MP profiles as a hypergrowth stock while MTX is a turnaround 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.
MTX generates stronger free cash flow (32M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MTX scores higher overall (43/100 vs 28/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
MP Materials Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
MP Materials Corp. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Minerals Technologies Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Minerals Technologies Inc. develops, produces and markets a variety of specialty mineral, synthetic mineral and mineral products, and supporting systems and services. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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