MP Materials Corp (MP)vsNutrien Ltd (NTR)
MP
MP Materials Corp
$41.06
+0.46%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $7.15B
NTR
Nutrien Ltd
$69.07
-0.43%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $33.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nutrien Ltd generates 6456% more annual revenue ($27.29B vs $416.25M). NTR leads profitability with a 8.7% profit margin vs -14.6%. NTR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
MP
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
NTR
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+12.6%
Fair Value
$43.82
Current Price
$41.06
$2.76 discount
Margin of Safety
-29.9%
Fair Value
$56.23
Current Price
$69.07
$12.84 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 119.7% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 2.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of -3.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 55.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.0% revenue growth
1.2% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MP
The strongest argument for MP centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 119.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NTR
The strongest argument for NTR centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : MP
The primary concerns for MP are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : NTR
The primary concerns for NTR are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MP profiles as a hypergrowth stock while NTR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.99 — expect wider price swings.
MP is growing revenue faster at 119.7% — sustainability is the question.
NTR generates stronger free cash flow (2.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NTR scores higher overall (57/100 vs 30/100). Both earn "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.
MP Materials Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
MP Materials Corp. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Nutrien Ltd
BASIC MATERIALS · AGRICULTURAL INPUTS · USA
Nutrien Ltd. provides inputs, services and solutions for crops. The company is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada.
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