Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX)vsVale SA ADR (VALE)
FCX
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc
$69.62
+2.11%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $91.20B
VALE
Vale SA ADR
$14.71
-0.07%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $62.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vale SA ADR generates 731% more annual revenue ($214.86B vs $25.87B). FCX leads profitability with a 11.4% profit margin vs 7.3%. VALE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.34. VALE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
FCX
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
VALE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-71.4%
Fair Value
$40.49
Current Price
$69.62
$29.13 premium
Margin of Safety
+76.7%
Fair Value
$74.65
Current Price
$14.71
$59.94 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 27.1% YoY
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.1%
Earnings expanding 22.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.7% revenue growth
ROE of 7.6% — below average capital efficiency
7.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FCX
The strongest argument for FCX centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : VALE
The strongest argument for VALE centers on PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Price/Book. PEG of 0.34 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 : VALE
The primary concerns for VALE are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FCX profiles as a declining stock while VALE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FCX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.38 — expect wider price swings.
VALE is growing revenue faster at 2.7% — sustainability is the question.
FCX generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VALE scores higher overall (67/100 vs 58/100). 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 →Vale SA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Vale SA produces and sells iron ore and iron ore pellets for use as raw material in steelmaking in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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