FMC Corporation (FMC)vsMP Materials Corp (MP)
FMC
FMC Corporation
$11.64
-4.51%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.71B
MP
MP Materials Corp
$65.45
+1.23%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $10.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
FMC Corporation generates 888% more annual revenue ($3.43B vs $347.57M). MP leads profitability with a -20.5% profit margin vs -72.9%. FMC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 42/100 (D).
FMC
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
MP
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.0%
Fair Value
$57.24
Current Price
$11.64
$45.60 discount
Margin of Safety
-55.4%
Fair Value
$37.03
Current Price
$65.45
$28.42 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 118.6% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -137.5% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of -3.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 55.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FMC
The strongest argument for FMC centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : MP
The strongest argument for MP centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 118.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FMC
The primary concerns for FMC are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.56 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : MP
The primary concerns for MP are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FMC profiles as a turnaround stock while MP is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.84 — expect wider price swings.
MP is growing revenue faster at 118.6% — sustainability is the question.
MP generates stronger free cash flow (-79M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FMC scores higher overall (42/100 vs 28/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
FMC Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · AGRICULTURAL INPUTS · USA
FMC Corporation (Food Machinery and Chemical Corporation) is an American chemical manufacturing company headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
MP Materials Corp. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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