Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS)vsWheaton Precious Metals Corp (WPM)
PAAS
Pan American Silver Corp.
$57.81
+2.16%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $24.36B
WPM
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp
$138.85
+5.54%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $59.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Pan American Silver Corp. generates 73% more annual revenue ($4.00B vs $2.31B). WPM leads profitability with a 63.6% profit margin vs 31.7%. WPM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. WPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
PAAS
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
WPM
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 48.1%
Revenue surging 49.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 131.6% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Keeps 64 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 75.2%
Revenue surging 127.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 533.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PAAS
The strongest argument for PAAS centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.7% and operating margin at 48.1%. Revenue growth of 49.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WPM
The strongest argument for WPM centers on PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 63.6% and operating margin at 75.2%. Revenue growth of 127.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : PAAS
The primary concerns for PAAS are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WPM
The primary concerns for WPM are P/E Ratio. A P/E of 40.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PAAS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.49 — expect wider price swings.
WPM is growing revenue faster at 127.2% — sustainability is the question.
PAAS generates stronger free cash flow (514M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor GOLD industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
WPM scores higher overall (76/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 63.6% margins and 127.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Pan American Silver Corp.
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
Pan American Silver Corp. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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