MP Materials Corp (MP)vsWalmart Inc. Common Stock (WMT)
MP
MP Materials Corp
$53.74
+0.84%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $9.47B
WMT
Walmart Inc. Common Stock
$123.06
+0.83%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $973.03B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Walmart Inc. Common Stock generates 258802% more annual revenue ($713.16B vs $275.46M). WMT leads profitability with a 3.1% profit margin vs -31.2%. WMT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 43/100 (D).
MP
Avoid29
out of 100
Grade: F
WMT
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MP.
Margin of Safety
-563.0%
Fair Value
$18.56
Current Price
$123.06
$104.50 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 70.0% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Generating 6.1B 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
Trading at 9.8x book value
3.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : WMT
The strongest argument for WMT centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : MP
The primary concerns for MP are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : WMT
The primary concerns for WMT are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 44.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MP profiles as a hypergrowth stock while WMT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.62 — expect wider price swings.
MP is growing revenue faster at 70.0% — sustainability is the question.
WMT generates stronger free cash flow (6.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WMT scores higher overall (43/100 vs 29/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
Walmart Inc. Common Stock
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Walmart Inc. is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores from the United States, headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. It also owns and operates Sam's Club retail warehouses.
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