MP Materials Corp (MP)vsUnited States Lime & Minerals Inc (USLM)

MP

MP Materials Corp

NYSE

$61.30

-0.65%

BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $10.89B

USLM

United States Lime & Minerals Inc

NASDAQ

$128.24

-1.13%

BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $3.68B

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Smart Verdict

WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison

United States Lime & Minerals Inc generates 35% more annual revenue ($372.73M vs $275.46M). USLM leads profitability with a 36.0% profit margin vs -31.2%. USLM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).

MP

Avoid

out of 100

Grade: F

Growth: 4.7Profit: 2.0Value: 5.0Quality: 7.0

Piotroski: 4/9Altman Z: 1.13

USLM

Buy

out of 100

Grade: C-

Growth: 6.7Profit: 9.5Value: 5.7Quality: 6.0

Piotroski: 2/9

Intrinsic Value Comparison

Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula

Intrinsic value data unavailable for MP.

USLMUndervalued (+10.4%)

Margin of Safety

+10.4%

Fair Value

$120.30

Current Price

$128.24

$7.94 discount

UndervaluedFair: $120.30Overvalued

Key Strengths & Concerns

Side-by-side fundamental analysis

Key Strengths

MP1 strengths · Avg: 10.0/10

Revenue GrowthGrowth

70.0%10/10

Revenue surging 70.0% year-over-year

USLM3 strengths · Avg: 9.7/10

Profit MarginProfitability

36.0%10/10

Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit

Operating MarginProfitability

40.9%10/10

Strong operational efficiency at 40.9%

Return on EquityProfitability

23.8%9/10

Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit

Areas to Watch

MP4 concerns · Avg: 2.0/10

Return on EquityProfitability

-5.0%2/10

ROE of -5.0% — below average capital efficiency

EPS GrowthGrowth

-55.6%2/10

Earnings declined 55.6%

Free Cash FlowQuality

$-109.26M2/10

Negative free cash flow — burning cash

Altman Z-ScoreHealth

1.132/10

Distress zone — elevated risk

USLM2 concerns · Avg: 3.5/10

P/E RatioValuation

27.5x4/10

Moderate valuation

Piotroski F-ScoreQuality

2/93/10

Weak financial health signals

Comparative Analysis Report

WallStSmart Research

Bull Case : MP

The strongest argument for MP centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 70.0% demonstrates continued momentum.

Bull Case : USLM

The strongest argument for USLM centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.0% and operating margin at 40.9%.

Bear Case : MP

The primary concerns for MP are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.

Bear Case : USLM

The primary concerns for USLM are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

MP profiles as a hypergrowth stock while USLM is a mature 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.

USLM generates stronger free cash flow (26M), providing more financial flexibility.

Bottom Line

USLM scores higher overall (54/100 vs 28/100), backed by strong 36.0% margins. 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.

United States Lime & Minerals Inc

BASIC MATERIALS · BUILDING MATERIALS · USA

United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. manufactures and supplies lime and limestone products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

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