MP Materials Corp (MP)vsNewMarket Corporation (NEU)
MP
MP Materials Corp
$61.30
-0.65%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $10.89B
NEU
NewMarket Corporation
$675.62
+1.02%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $6.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
NewMarket Corporation generates 878% more annual revenue ($2.69B vs $275.46M). NEU leads profitability with a 15.2% profit margin vs -31.2%. NEU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
MP
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
NEU
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MP.
Margin of Safety
-65.1%
Fair Value
$422.63
Current Price
$675.62
$252.99 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 70.0% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 23.6%
Areas to Watch
ROE of -5.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 55.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 4.5%
Earnings declined 4.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MP
The strongest argument for MP centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 70.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NEU
The strongest argument for NEU centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.2% and operating margin at 23.6%.
Bear Case : MP
The primary concerns for MP are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : NEU
The primary concerns for NEU are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MP profiles as a hypergrowth stock while NEU is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
MP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.68 — expect wider price swings.
MP is growing revenue faster at 70.0% — sustainability is the question.
NEU generates stronger free cash flow (100M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NEU scores higher overall (53/100 vs 28/100), backed by strong 15.2% margins. Both earn "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.
MP Materials Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
MP Materials Corp. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
NewMarket Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
NewMarket Corporation participates in the petroleum additives business. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
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