The Mosaic Company (MOS)vsSouthern Copper Corporation (SCCO)
MOS
The Mosaic Company
$22.62
-1.99%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $7.03B
SCCO
Southern Copper Corporation
$175.47
-1.95%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $153.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Copper Corporation generates 17% more annual revenue ($14.55B vs $12.43B). SCCO leads profitability with a 34.1% profit margin vs 0.4%. MOS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.02. SCCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
MOS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
SCCO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+54.7%
Fair Value
$68.80
Current Price
$22.62
$46.18 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SCCO.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 239.5% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 58.3%
Revenue surging 36.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 66.7% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 6.2% — below average capital efficiency
0.4% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.8%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 12.4x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MOS
The strongest argument for MOS centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 14.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SCCO
The strongest argument for SCCO centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.1% and operating margin at 58.3%. Revenue growth of 36.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MOS
The primary concerns for MOS are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 158.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SCCO
The primary concerns for SCCO are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MOS profiles as a value stock while SCCO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SCCO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.12 — expect wider price swings.
SCCO is growing revenue faster at 36.2% — sustainability is the question.
SCCO generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SCCO scores higher overall (65/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 34.1% margins and 36.2% revenue growth. MOS offers better value entry with a 54.7% margin of safety. 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.
The Mosaic Company
BASIC MATERIALS · AGRICULTURAL INPUTS · USA
The Mosaic Company is a Fortune 500 company based in Tampa, Florida which mines phosphate and potash, and operates through segments such as international distribution and Mosaic Fertilizantes.
Visit Website →Southern Copper Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · COPPER · USA
Southern Copper Corporation is engaged in the extraction, exploration, smelting and refining of copper and other minerals in Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador and Chile.
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