Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX)vsTernium SA ADR (TX)
FCX
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc
$72.59
-2.38%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $102.06B
TX
Ternium SA ADR
$55.99
-0.78%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $11.39B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc generates 62% more annual revenue ($25.87B vs $16.00B). FCX leads profitability with a 11.4% profit margin vs 4.4%. TX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.13. TX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
FCX
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
TX
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-74.8%
Fair Value
$40.92
Current Price
$72.59
$31.67 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TX.
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 59.5% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 5.7% — below average capital efficiency
4.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FCX
The strongest argument for FCX centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : TX
The strongest argument for TX centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.13 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FCX
The primary concerns for FCX are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TX
The primary concerns for TX are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 4.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FCX profiles as a declining stock while TX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FCX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.40 — expect wider price swings.
TX is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
FCX generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TX scores higher overall (68/100 vs 55/100). Both earn "Strong 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 →Ternium SA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Ternium SA manufactures and processes various steel products in Mexico, Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, Bolivia, Uruguay, Brazil, the United States, Colombia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.
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