MP Materials Corp (MP)vsStepan Company (SCL)
MP
MP Materials Corp
$50.72
+0.42%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $9.86B
SCL
Stepan Company
$61.57
-0.15%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.40B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Stepan Company generates 484% more annual revenue ($2.43B vs $416.25M). SCL leads profitability with a -0.1% profit margin vs -14.6%. SCL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
MP
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
SCL
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-22.9%
Fair Value
$44.19
Current Price
$50.72
$6.53 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SCL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 119.7% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 101.6% YoY
15.0% revenue growth
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -1.2% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : SCL
The strongest argument for SCL centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MP
The primary concerns for MP are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SCL
The primary concerns for SCL are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MP profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SCL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
MP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.95 — expect wider price swings.
MP is growing revenue faster at 119.7% — sustainability is the question.
SCL generates stronger free cash flow (-29M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SCL scores higher overall (58/100 vs 30/100) and 15.0% revenue growth. 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.
Stepan Company
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Stepan Company produces and sells specialty and intermediate chemicals to other manufacturers for use in various end products in North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Northfield, Illinois.
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