Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX)vsSimpson Manufacturing Company Inc (SSD)
FCX
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc
$71.54
+0.97%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $102.06B
SSD
Simpson Manufacturing Company Inc
$171.23
-0.70%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $7.24B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc generates 968% more annual revenue ($25.87B vs $2.42B). SSD leads profitability with a 15.7% profit margin vs 11.4%. SSD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.80. SSD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
FCX
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
SSD
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-74.8%
Fair Value
$40.92
Current Price
$71.54
$30.62 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SSD.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 33.4%
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 28.1% YoY
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 24.4%
Earnings expanding 25.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FCX
The strongest argument for FCX centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : SSD
The strongest argument for SSD centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.7% and operating margin at 24.4%.
Bear Case : FCX
The primary concerns for FCX are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SSD
The primary concerns for SSD are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FCX profiles as a declining stock while SSD is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
FCX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.40 — expect wider price swings.
SSD is growing revenue faster at 6.3% — sustainability is the question.
FCX generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SSD scores higher overall (62/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 15.7% margins. 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.
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BASIC MATERIALS · LUMBER & WOOD PRODUCTION · USA
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. designs, designs, manufactures and sells products for the construction of wooden and concrete buildings. The company is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
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