MP Materials Corp (MP)vsWorthington Steel Inc (WS)
MP
MP Materials Corp
$48.92
-4.21%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $8.91B
WS
Worthington Steel Inc
$34.90
+4.68%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Worthington Steel Inc generates 727% more annual revenue ($3.44B vs $416.25M). WS leads profitability with a 0.3% profit margin vs -14.6%. WS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 42/100 (D).
MP
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
WS
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-13.3%
Fair Value
$44.14
Current Price
$48.92
$4.78 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WS.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 119.7% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : WS
The strongest argument for WS centers on Price/Book. Revenue growth of 11.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MP
The primary concerns for MP are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : WS
The primary concerns for WS are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 205.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MP profiles as a hypergrowth stock while WS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
WS carries more volatility with a beta of 2.25 — expect wider price swings.
MP is growing revenue faster at 119.7% — sustainability is the question.
WS generates stronger free cash flow (-39M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WS scores higher overall (42/100 vs 30/100) and 11.6% revenue growth. 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.
Worthington Steel Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Worthington Steel, Inc. is a steel processor in North America. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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