Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX)vsWelltower Inc (WELL)
FCX
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc
$57.09
+1.08%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $82.05B
WELL
Welltower Inc
$196.73
+0.06%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $137.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc generates 139% more annual revenue ($25.92B vs $10.84B). WELL leads profitability with a 8.6% profit margin vs 8.5%. FCX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.30. FCX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
FCX
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
WELL
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+8.0%
Fair Value
$71.14
Current Price
$57.09
$14.05 discount
Margin of Safety
-2052.0%
Fair Value
$9.66
Current Price
$196.73
$187.07 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 47.7% YoY
Revenue surging 41.3% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 2.5% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 26.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FCX
The strongest argument for FCX centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : WELL
The strongest argument for WELL centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 41.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FCX
The primary concerns for FCX are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : WELL
The primary concerns for WELL are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 138.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FCX profiles as a value stock while WELL is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FCX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.44 — expect wider price swings.
WELL is growing revenue faster at 41.3% — sustainability is the question.
WELL generates stronger free cash flow (647M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FCX scores higher overall (52/100 vs 39/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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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REAL ESTATE · REIT - HEALTHCARE FACILITIES · USA
Welltower Inc. is a real estate investment trust that invests in healthcare infrastructure.
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