MP Materials Corp (MP)vsTernium SA ADR (TX)
MP
MP Materials Corp
$50.51
-1.58%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $9.86B
TX
Ternium SA ADR
$57.90
+0.50%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $11.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ternium SA ADR generates 3745% more annual revenue ($16.00B vs $416.25M). TX leads profitability with a 4.4% profit margin vs -14.6%. TX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
MP
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
TX
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-22.9%
Fair Value
$44.19
Current Price
$50.51
$6.32 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TX.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 119.7% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 59.5% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
ROE of 4.7% — below average capital efficiency
4.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : TX
The strongest argument for TX centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.13 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MP
The primary concerns for MP are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : TX
The primary concerns for TX are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 4.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MP profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TX is a value 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.
TX generates stronger free cash flow (-175M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TX scores higher overall (68/100 vs 30/100). 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.
Ternium SA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Ternium SA manufactures and processes various steel products in Mexico, Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, Bolivia, Uruguay, Brazil, the United States, Colombia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.
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