Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vsJ-Star Holding Co., Ltd. Ordinary Shares (YMAT)
SCCO
Southern Copper Corporation
$175.47
-1.95%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $153.26B
YMAT
J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. Ordinary Shares
$1.73
+2.06%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $6.80M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Copper Corporation generates 146472% more annual revenue ($14.55B vs $9.93M). SCCO leads profitability with a 34.1% profit margin vs -203.2%. SCCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
SCCO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
YMAT
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
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 3137.0%
Revenue surging 30.7% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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 -649.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 56.4%
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 : YMAT
The strongest argument for YMAT centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 30.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SCCO
The primary concerns for SCCO are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : YMAT
The primary concerns for YMAT are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SCCO profiles as a growth stock while YMAT is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SCCO is growing revenue faster at 36.2% — sustainability is the question.
SCCO generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor COPPER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SCCO scores higher overall (65/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 34.1% margins and 36.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
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 →J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. Ordinary Shares
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. manufactures and trades in bicycles, sports accessories, and carbon fiber composite products in Taiwan and internationally. The company is headquartered in Taichung, Taiwan.
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