Aspen Aerogels Inc (ASPN)vsSouthern Copper Corporation (SCCO)
ASPN
Aspen Aerogels Inc
$5.50
+2.04%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $441.50M
SCCO
Southern Copper Corporation
$193.91
-0.27%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $169.30B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Copper Corporation generates 7712% more annual revenue ($15.79B vs $202.09M). SCCO leads profitability with a 35.9% profit margin vs -62.5%. SCCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
ASPN
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
SCCO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 47 in profit
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 61.2%
Revenue surging 40.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 71.6% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -65.6% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 36.1%
Moderate valuation
Trading at 13.2x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ASPN
The strongest argument for ASPN centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : SCCO
The strongest argument for SCCO centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.9% and operating margin at 61.2%. Revenue growth of 40.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ASPN
The primary concerns for ASPN are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SCCO
The primary concerns for SCCO are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ASPN profiles as a turnaround stock while SCCO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ASPN carries more volatility with a beta of 3.06 — expect wider price swings.
SCCO is growing revenue faster at 40.6% — sustainability is the question.
SCCO generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SCCO scores higher overall (65/100 vs 28/100), backed by strong 35.9% margins and 40.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Aspen Aerogels Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells airgel insulation products primarily for use in the energy infrastructure and building materials markets in the United States, Asia, Canada, Europe, and Latin America. The company is headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts.
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.
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