Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX)vsTronox Holdings PLC (TROX)
FCX
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc
$66.59
+0.99%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $99.86B
TROX
Tronox Holdings PLC
$3.73
+1.22%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $552.56M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc generates 746% more annual revenue ($25.87B vs $3.06B). FCX leads profitability with a 11.4% profit margin vs -19.2%. FCX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
FCX
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
TROX
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-60.0%
Fair Value
$41.22
Current Price
$66.59
$25.37 premium
Margin of Safety
+75.5%
Fair Value
$34.32
Current Price
$3.73
$30.59 discount
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
18.7% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 48.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -47.3% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FCX
The strongest argument for FCX centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : TROX
The strongest argument for TROX centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 18.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FCX
The primary concerns for FCX are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TROX
The primary concerns for TROX are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.90 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FCX profiles as a declining stock while TROX is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FCX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.39 — expect wider price swings.
TROX is growing revenue faster at 18.7% — sustainability is the question.
FCX generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FCX scores higher overall (55/100 vs 52/100). TROX offers better value entry with a 75.5% margin of safety. 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 →Tronox Holdings PLC
BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS · USA
Tronox Holdings plc is a vertically integrated manufacturer of TiO2 pigment in North America, South and Central America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
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