Calumet Specialty Products Partners (CLMT)vsMP Materials Corp (MP)
CLMT
Calumet Specialty Products Partners
$32.53
+6.62%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.83B
MP
MP Materials Corp
$61.30
-0.65%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $10.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Calumet Specialty Products Partners generates 1402% more annual revenue ($4.14B vs $275.46M). CLMT leads profitability with a -0.8% profit margin vs -31.2%. CLMT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
CLMT
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
MP
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+79.0%
Fair Value
$122.63
Current Price
$32.53
$90.10 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MP.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 562.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 70.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
ROE of -1172.0% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Operating margin of -3.3%
ROE of -5.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 55.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CLMT
The strongest argument for CLMT centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.65 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MP
The strongest argument for MP centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 70.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CLMT
The primary concerns for CLMT are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : MP
The primary concerns for MP are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CLMT profiles as a turnaround stock while MP is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.68 — expect wider price swings.
MP is growing revenue faster at 70.0% — sustainability is the question.
CLMT generates stronger free cash flow (104M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CLMT scores higher overall (50/100 vs 28/100). Both earn "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.
Calumet Specialty Products Partners
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Calumet Specialty Products Partners, LP produces and sells specialty hydrocarbon products in North America and internationally. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
MP Materials Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
MP Materials Corp. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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