Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX)vsSherwin-Williams Co (SHW)
FCX
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc
$70.52
+1.29%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $91.20B
SHW
Sherwin-Williams Co
$362.70
-1.90%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $87.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc generates 6% more annual revenue ($25.87B vs $24.41B). FCX leads profitability with a 11.4% profit margin vs 11.0%. SHW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.54. SHW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
FCX
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
SHW
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-71.4%
Fair Value
$40.49
Current Price
$70.52
$30.03 premium
Margin of Safety
-11.6%
Fair Value
$331.27
Current Price
$362.70
$31.43 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 33.4%
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 27.1% YoY
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 70 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 22.7x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FCX
The strongest argument for FCX centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : SHW
The strongest argument for SHW centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : FCX
The primary concerns for FCX are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SHW
The primary concerns for SHW are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 3.69 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FCX profiles as a declining stock while SHW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FCX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.38 — expect wider price swings.
SHW is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — sustainability is the question.
SHW generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SHW scores higher overall (60/100 vs 58/100). Both earn "Buy" and "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.
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · COPPER · USA
Freeport-McMoRan Inc., often called Freeport, is an American mining company based in the Freeport-McMoRan Center, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Visit Website →Sherwin-Williams Co
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Sherwin Williams Company is a Cleveland, Ohio based company in the paint and coating manufacturing industry. The company primarily engages in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, floorcoverings, and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers primarily in North and South America and Europe.
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