Gold Fields Ltd ADR (GFI)vsMP Materials Corp (MP)
GFI
Gold Fields Ltd ADR
$42.34
+4.54%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $37.40B
MP
MP Materials Corp
$51.80
+0.19%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $9.20B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Gold Fields Ltd ADR generates 2280% more annual revenue ($6.56B vs $275.46M). GFI leads profitability with a 28.7% profit margin vs -31.2%. GFI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
GFI
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
MP
Avoid29
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+41.5%
Fair Value
$97.81
Current Price
$42.34
$55.47 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MP.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.4%
Revenue surging 63.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 163.3% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 70.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -5.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 55.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GFI
The strongest argument for GFI centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.7% and operating margin at 46.4%. Revenue growth of 63.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MP
The strongest argument for MP centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 70.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GFI
The primary concerns for GFI are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : MP
The primary concerns for MP are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GFI profiles as a growth stock while MP is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.62 — expect wider price swings.
MP is growing revenue faster at 70.0% — sustainability is the question.
GFI generates stronger free cash flow (2.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GFI scores higher overall (72/100 vs 29/100), backed by strong 28.7% margins and 63.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" 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.
Gold Fields Ltd ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
Gold Fields Limited is a gold producer with reserves and resources in Chile, South Africa, Ghana, West Africa, Australia and Peru. The company is headquartered in Sandton, South Africa.
Visit Website →MP Materials Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
MP Materials Corp. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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