MP Materials Corp (MP)vsPan American Silver Corp. (PAAS)

MP

MP Materials Corp

NYSE

$50.01

+5.80%

BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $8.91B

PAAS

Pan American Silver Corp.

NYSE

$48.76

-2.48%

BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $20.87B

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Smart Verdict

WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison

Pan American Silver Corp. generates 936% more annual revenue ($4.31B vs $416.25M). PAAS leads profitability with a 32.0% profit margin vs -14.6%. PAAS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).

MP

Avoid

out of 100

Grade: F

Growth: 4.7Profit: 2.0Value: 4.7Quality: 7.5

Piotroski: 4/9Altman Z: 1.51

PAAS

Strong Buy

out of 100

Grade: B+

Growth: 10.0Profit: 9.0Value: 5.0Quality: 8.0

Piotroski: 4/9Altman Z: 2.45

Intrinsic Value Comparison

Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula

MPOvervalued (-13.3%)

Margin of Safety

-13.3%

Fair Value

$44.14

Current Price

$50.01

$5.87 premium

UndervaluedFair: $44.14Overvalued

Intrinsic value data unavailable for PAAS.

Key Strengths & Concerns

Side-by-side fundamental analysis

Key Strengths

MP1 strengths · Avg: 10.0/10

Revenue GrowthGrowth

119.7%10/10

Revenue surging 119.7% year-over-year

PAAS6 strengths · Avg: 9.2/10

Profit MarginProfitability

32.0%10/10

Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit

Operating MarginProfitability

37.8%10/10

Strong operational efficiency at 37.8%

Revenue GrowthGrowth

38.4%10/10

Revenue surging 38.4% year-over-year

Debt/EquityHealth

0.119/10

Conservative balance sheet, low leverage

P/E RatioValuation

15.0x8/10

Attractively priced relative to earnings

Price/BookValuation

2.8x8/10

Reasonable price relative to book value

Areas to Watch

MP4 concerns · Avg: 2.5/10

Altman Z-ScoreHealth

1.514/10

Distress zone — elevated risk

Return on EquityProfitability

-3.0%2/10

ROE of -3.0% — below average capital efficiency

EPS GrowthGrowth

-55.6%2/10

Earnings declined 55.6%

Free Cash FlowQuality

$-223.49M2/10

Negative free cash flow — burning cash

PAAS1 concerns · Avg: 2.0/10

PEG RatioValuation

7.022/10

Expensive relative to growth rate

Comparative Analysis Report

WallStSmart Research

Bull Case : MP

The strongest argument for MP centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 119.7% demonstrates continued momentum.

Bull Case : PAAS

The strongest argument for PAAS centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.0% and operating margin at 37.8%. Revenue growth of 38.4% demonstrates continued momentum.

Bear Case : MP

The primary concerns for MP are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.

Bear Case : PAAS

The primary concerns for PAAS are PEG Ratio.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

MP profiles as a hypergrowth stock while PAAS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.

MP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.95 — expect wider price swings.

MP is growing revenue faster at 119.7% — sustainability is the question.

PAAS generates stronger free cash flow (403M), providing more financial flexibility.

Bottom Line

PAAS scores higher overall (76/100 vs 30/100), backed by strong 32.0% margins and 38.4% 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.

MP Materials Corp

BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA

MP Materials Corp. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Pan American Silver Corp.

BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA

Pan American Silver Corp. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

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