MP Materials Corp (MP)vsNutrien Ltd (NTR)
MP
MP Materials Corp
$61.30
-0.65%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $10.89B
NTR
Nutrien Ltd
$76.00
+2.52%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $35.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nutrien Ltd generates 9320% more annual revenue ($25.95B vs $275.46M). NTR leads profitability with a 8.7% profit margin vs -31.2%. NTR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
MP
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
NTR
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MP.
Margin of Safety
+23.4%
Fair Value
$95.42
Current Price
$76.00
$19.42 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 70.0% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 414.7% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 2.2B in free cash flow
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
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : NTR
The strongest argument for NTR centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.58 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MP
The primary concerns for MP are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : NTR
The primary concerns for NTR are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MP profiles as a hypergrowth stock while NTR is a value 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.
NTR generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NTR scores higher overall (69/100 vs 28/100). 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.
MP Materials Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
MP Materials Corp. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Nutrien Ltd
BASIC MATERIALS · AGRICULTURAL INPUTS · USA
Nutrien Ltd. provides inputs, services and solutions for crops. The company is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada.
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