Americas Silver Corp (USAS)vsVale SA ADR (VALE)
USAS
Americas Silver Corp
$5.83
+5.81%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.78B
VALE
Vale SA ADR
$15.23
-3.42%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $64.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vale SA ADR generates 132380% more annual revenue ($214.86B vs $162.19M). VALE leads profitability with a 7.3% profit margin vs -35.6%. VALE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
USAS
Hold35
out of 100
Grade: F
VALE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-45.0%
Fair Value
$3.64
Current Price
$5.83
$2.19 premium
Margin of Safety
+77.0%
Fair Value
$75.65
Current Price
$15.23
$60.42 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 39.9%
Revenue surging 187.9% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.1%
Earnings expanding 22.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.4x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -24.5% — below average capital efficiency
2.7% revenue growth
ROE of 7.6% — below average capital efficiency
7.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : USAS
The strongest argument for USAS centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 187.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : VALE
The strongest argument for VALE centers on PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Price/Book. PEG of 0.32 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : USAS
The primary concerns for USAS are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Bear Case : VALE
The primary concerns for VALE are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
USAS profiles as a hypergrowth stock while VALE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
USAS carries more volatility with a beta of 2.14 — expect wider price swings.
USAS is growing revenue faster at 187.9% — sustainability is the question.
VALE generates stronger free cash flow (700M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VALE scores higher overall (67/100 vs 35/100). 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.
Americas Silver Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Americas Gold and Silver Corporation is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and operation of mineral properties in North America. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Vale SA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Vale SA produces and sells iron ore and iron ore pellets for use as raw material in steelmaking in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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