Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vsTanzanian Royalty Exploration Corp (TRX)
SCCO
Southern Copper Corporation
$175.47
-1.95%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $153.26B
TRX
Tanzanian Royalty Exploration Corp
$0.76
-3.81%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $279.37M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Copper Corporation generates 12492% more annual revenue ($14.55B vs $115.54M). SCCO leads profitability with a 34.1% profit margin vs -16.7%. TRX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. SCCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
SCCO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
TRX
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 58.3%
Revenue surging 36.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 66.7% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Strong operational efficiency at 47.7%
Revenue surging 163.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 254.9% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 12.4x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -8.8% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SCCO
The strongest argument for SCCO centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.1% and operating margin at 58.3%. Revenue growth of 36.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TRX
The strongest argument for TRX centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 163.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.00 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : SCCO
The primary concerns for SCCO are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TRX
The primary concerns for TRX are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SCCO profiles as a growth stock while TRX is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SCCO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.12 — expect wider price swings.
TRX is growing revenue faster at 163.3% — sustainability is the question.
SCCO generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SCCO scores higher overall (65/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 34.1% margins and 36.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
Southern Copper Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · COPPER · USA
Southern Copper Corporation is engaged in the extraction, exploration, smelting and refining of copper and other minerals in Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador and Chile.
Visit Website →Tanzanian Royalty Exploration Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
Tanzanian Gold Corporation is engaged in the exploration and development of mineral property interests in the United Republic of Tanzania. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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