Sibanye Gold Ltd ADR (SBSW)vsSouthern Copper Corporation (SCCO)
SBSW
Sibanye Gold Ltd ADR
$8.55
+2.03%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $6.06B
SCCO
Southern Copper Corporation
$175.47
-1.95%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $153.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sibanye Gold Ltd ADR generates 791% more annual revenue ($129.68B vs $14.55B). SCCO leads profitability with a 34.1% profit margin vs -4.0%. SCCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
SBSW
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
SCCO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 31.6% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 58.3%
Revenue surging 36.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 66.7% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -16.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 38.2%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 12.4x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SBSW
The strongest argument for SBSW centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 31.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SCCO
The strongest argument for SCCO centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.1% and operating margin at 58.3%. Revenue growth of 36.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SBSW
The primary concerns for SBSW are Debt/Equity, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SCCO
The primary concerns for SCCO are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SBSW profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SCCO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SCCO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.12 — expect wider price swings.
SCCO is growing revenue faster at 36.2% — sustainability is the question.
SCCO generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SCCO scores higher overall (65/100 vs 42/100), backed by strong 34.1% margins and 36.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Sibanye Gold Ltd ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER PRECIOUS METALS & MINING · USA
Sibanye Stillwater Limited is a precious metals mining company in South Africa, the United States, Zimbabwe, Canada and Argentina. The company is headquartered in Weltevreden Park, South Africa.
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BASIC MATERIALS · COPPER · USA
Southern Copper Corporation is engaged in the extraction, exploration, smelting and refining of copper and other minerals in Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador and Chile.
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