MP Materials Corp (MP)vsOil-Dri Corporation Of America (ODC)
MP
MP Materials Corp
$39.57
-4.97%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $7.31B
ODC
Oil-Dri Corporation Of America
$71.45
-2.47%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oil-Dri Corporation Of America generates 19% more annual revenue ($493.84M vs $416.25M). ODC leads profitability with a 11.5% profit margin vs -14.6%. ODC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
MP
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
ODC
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+5.0%
Fair Value
$43.82
Current Price
$39.57
$4.25 discount
Margin of Safety
-22.1%
Fair Value
$54.18
Current Price
$71.45
$17.27 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 119.7% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of -3.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 55.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
3.3% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MP
The strongest argument for MP centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 119.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ODC
The strongest argument for ODC centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : MP
The primary concerns for MP are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : ODC
The primary concerns for ODC are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MP profiles as a hypergrowth stock while ODC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.99 — expect wider price swings.
MP is growing revenue faster at 119.7% — sustainability is the question.
ODC generates stronger free cash flow (14M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ODC scores higher overall (53/100 vs 30/100). 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.
Oil-Dri Corporation Of America
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Oil-Dri Corporation of America, develops, manufactures and markets absorbent products in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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