Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM)vsHarmony Gold Mining Company Limited (HMY)
AEM
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
$192.07
+4.68%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $89.62B
HMY
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited
$14.55
+4.98%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $8.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited generates 582% more annual revenue ($81.15B vs $11.91B). AEM leads profitability with a 37.5% profit margin vs 20.1%. HMY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.03. HMY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 82/100 (A-).
AEM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
HMY
Exceptional Buy82
out of 100
Grade: A-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+47.7%
Fair Value
$415.12
Current Price
$192.07
$223.05 discount
Margin of Safety
+66.5%
Fair Value
$64.68
Current Price
$14.55
$50.13 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 64.7%
Revenue surging 60.3% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 34 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.3%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
2.0% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AEM
The strongest argument for AEM centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.5% and operating margin at 64.7%. Revenue growth of 60.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : HMY
The strongest argument for HMY centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.1% and operating margin at 33.3%. Revenue growth of 19.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AEM
The primary concerns for AEM are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : HMY
No major red flags identified for HMY, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AEM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — expect wider price swings.
AEM is growing revenue faster at 60.3% — sustainability is the question.
HMY generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor GOLD industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HMY scores higher overall (82/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 20.1% margins and 19.5% revenue growth. AEM offers better value entry with a 47.7% margin of safety. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is engaged in the exploration, development and production of mineral properties in Canada, Sweden and Finland. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Visit Website →Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited is engaged in the exploration, extraction and processing of gold in South Africa and Papua New Guinea. The company is headquartered in Randfontein, South Africa.
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