Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vsInternational Tower Hill Mines Ltd (THM)
SCCO
Southern Copper Corporation
$173.49
-3.27%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $149.90B
THM
International Tower Hill Mines Ltd
$1.80
-3.23%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $526.33M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
SCCO leads profitability with a 37.2% profit margin vs 0.0%. SCCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
SCCO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
THM
Avoid26
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-79.5%
Fair Value
$117.39
Current Price
$173.49
$56.10 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for THM.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 47 in profit
Keeps 37 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 59.9%
Revenue surging 39.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 66.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 10.8x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SCCO
The strongest argument for SCCO centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.2% and operating margin at 59.9%. Revenue growth of 39.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : THM
The strongest argument for THM centers on Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Bear Case : SCCO
The primary concerns for SCCO are Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : THM
The primary concerns for THM are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SCCO profiles as a growth stock while THM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
THM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.91 — expect wider price swings.
SCCO is growing revenue faster at 39.1% — sustainability is the question.
SCCO generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SCCO scores higher overall (65/100 vs 26/100), backed by strong 37.2% margins and 39.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Southern Copper Corporation
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.
Visit Website →International Tower Hill Mines Ltd
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
International Tower Hill Mines Ltd., a mineral exploration company, is engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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