MP Materials Corp (MP)vsSSR Mining Inc (SSRM)
MP
MP Materials Corp
$61.30
-0.65%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $10.89B
SSRM
SSR Mining Inc
$28.81
+2.27%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $5.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
SSR Mining Inc generates 492% more annual revenue ($1.63B vs $275.46M). SSRM leads profitability with a 24.3% profit margin vs -31.2%. SSRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 82/100 (A-).
MP
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
SSRM
Exceptional Buy82
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 70.0% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 43.1%
Revenue surging 61.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 2967.0% YoY
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
No major concerns identified
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 : SSRM
The strongest argument for SSRM centers on PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.3% and operating margin at 43.1%. Revenue growth of 61.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MP
The primary concerns for MP are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : SSRM
No major red flags identified for SSRM, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MP profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SSRM is a growth 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.
SSRM generates stronger free cash flow (108M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SSRM scores higher overall (82/100 vs 28/100), backed by strong 24.3% margins and 61.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
SSR Mining Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
SSR Mining Inc. is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and operation of precious metal resource properties in Turkey and the Americas. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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