McEwen Mining Inc. (MUX)vsRio Tinto ADR (RIO)
MUX
McEwen Mining Inc.
$19.24
+3.94%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.14B
RIO
Rio Tinto ADR
$86.64
+0.99%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $140.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Rio Tinto ADR generates 29076% more annual revenue ($57.64B vs $197.55M). MUX leads profitability with a 17.4% profit margin vs 17.3%. RIO trades at a lower P/E of 14.3x. RIO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
MUX
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
RIO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-581.0%
Fair Value
$4.01
Current Price
$19.24
$15.23 premium
Margin of Safety
-137.3%
Fair Value
$41.34
Current Price
$86.64
$45.30 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 92.8% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.3%
Generating 2.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.6% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 5.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MUX
The strongest argument for MUX centers on Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.4% and operating margin at -8.9%. Revenue growth of 92.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RIO
The strongest argument for RIO centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.3% and operating margin at 25.3%. Revenue growth of 14.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MUX
The primary concerns for MUX are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Bear Case : RIO
The primary concerns for RIO are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MUX profiles as a growth stock while RIO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
MUX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
MUX is growing revenue faster at 92.8% — sustainability is the question.
RIO generates stronger free cash flow (2.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RIO scores higher overall (54/100 vs 45/100), backed by strong 17.3% margins and 14.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
McEwen Mining Inc.
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER PRECIOUS METALS & MINING · USA
McEwen Mining Inc. is engaged in the exploration, development, production and sale of gold and silver deposits in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Argentina. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Rio Tinto ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Rio Tinto Group is dedicated to the exploration, extraction and processing of mineral resources worldwide. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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