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FRES vs. THS, GMET, EEE, SLP, and EUA

Should you buy Fresnillo stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Fresnillo with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Fresnillo include Tharisa (THS), Golden Metal Resources (GMET), Empire Metals (EEE), Sylvania Platinum (SLP), and Eurasia Mining (EUA). These companies are all part of the "other precious metals & mining" industry.

How does Fresnillo compare to Tharisa?

Fresnillo (LON:FRES) and Tharisa (LON:THS) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, dividends, profitability, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

13.6% of Fresnillo shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.7% of Tharisa shares are held by institutional investors. 75.0% of Fresnillo shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.0% of Tharisa shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Fresnillo presently has a consensus price target of GBX 3,728, suggesting a potential upside of 46.43%. Tharisa has a consensus price target of GBX 177.50, suggesting a potential upside of 57.08%. Given Tharisa's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Tharisa is more favorable than Fresnillo.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Fresnillo
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
Tharisa
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Fresnillo has higher revenue and earnings than Tharisa. Tharisa is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fresnillo, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Fresnillo£4.56B4.11£310.64M£187.8013.56
Tharisa£748.73M0.45£96.84M£39.302.88

Fresnillo has a beta of 0.718, indicating that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tharisa has a beta of 0.693, indicating that its share price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

Fresnillo has a net margin of 30.66% compared to Tharisa's net margin of 16.17%. Fresnillo's return on equity of 32.98% beat Tharisa's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Fresnillo30.66% 32.98% 4.20%
Tharisa 16.17%14.75%5.09%

Fresnillo pays an annual dividend of GBX 47.13 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Tharisa pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.07 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Fresnillo pays out 25.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Tharisa pays out 7.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Tharisa is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Fresnillo had 6 more articles in the media than Tharisa. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Fresnillo and 0 mentions for Tharisa. Fresnillo's average media sentiment score of 0.11 beat Tharisa's score of 0.00 indicating that Fresnillo is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Fresnillo Neutral
Tharisa Neutral

Summary

Fresnillo beats Tharisa on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fresnillo compare to Golden Metal Resources?

Golden Metal Resources (LON:GMET) and Fresnillo (LON:FRES) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, earnings and risk.

Fresnillo has a net margin of 30.66% compared to Golden Metal Resources' net margin of -2,826.67%. Fresnillo's return on equity of 32.98% beat Golden Metal Resources' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Golden Metal Resources-2,826.67% -25.01% -10.19%
Fresnillo 30.66%32.98%4.20%

In the previous week, Fresnillo had 3 more articles in the media than Golden Metal Resources. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Fresnillo and 3 mentions for Golden Metal Resources. Golden Metal Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.48 beat Fresnillo's score of 0.11 indicating that Golden Metal Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Golden Metal Resources
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Fresnillo
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Fresnillo has a consensus target price of GBX 3,728, suggesting a potential upside of 46.43%. Given Fresnillo's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Fresnillo is more favorable than Golden Metal Resources.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Golden Metal Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Fresnillo
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

Fresnillo has higher revenue and earnings than Golden Metal Resources. Golden Metal Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fresnillo, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Golden Metal Resources-£2K-156,820.44-£1.53M-£4.00N/A
Fresnillo£4.56B4.11£310.64M£187.8013.56

4.9% of Golden Metal Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.6% of Fresnillo shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of Golden Metal Resources shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 75.0% of Fresnillo shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Golden Metal Resources has a beta of 0.969, suggesting that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fresnillo has a beta of 0.718, suggesting that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Fresnillo beats Golden Metal Resources on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fresnillo compare to Empire Metals?

Empire Metals (LON:EEE) and Fresnillo (LON:FRES) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership and earnings.

Empire Metals presently has a consensus target price of GBX 62, suggesting a potential upside of 63.16%. Fresnillo has a consensus target price of GBX 3,728, suggesting a potential upside of 46.43%. Given Empire Metals' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Empire Metals is more favorable than Fresnillo.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Empire Metals
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Fresnillo
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

0.2% of Empire Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.6% of Fresnillo shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.8% of Empire Metals shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 75.0% of Fresnillo shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Empire Metals has a beta of 2.17, indicating that its stock price is 117% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fresnillo has a beta of 0.718, indicating that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

Fresnillo has a net margin of 30.66% compared to Empire Metals' net margin of 0.00%. Fresnillo's return on equity of 32.98% beat Empire Metals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Empire MetalsN/A -24.90% -25.26%
Fresnillo 30.66%32.98%4.20%

In the previous week, Fresnillo had 4 more articles in the media than Empire Metals. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Fresnillo and 2 mentions for Empire Metals. Empire Metals' average media sentiment score of 0.23 beat Fresnillo's score of 0.11 indicating that Empire Metals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Empire Metals
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Fresnillo
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Fresnillo has higher revenue and earnings than Empire Metals. Empire Metals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fresnillo, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Empire MetalsN/AN/A-£3.47M-£0.52N/A
Fresnillo£4.56B4.11£310.64M£187.8013.56

Summary

Fresnillo beats Empire Metals on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fresnillo compare to Sylvania Platinum?

Sylvania Platinum (LON:SLP) and Fresnillo (LON:FRES) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, dividends and valuation.

Sylvania Platinum currently has a consensus price target of GBX 174.50, indicating a potential upside of 107.74%. Fresnillo has a consensus price target of GBX 3,728, indicating a potential upside of 46.43%. Given Sylvania Platinum's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Sylvania Platinum is more favorable than Fresnillo.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sylvania Platinum
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Fresnillo
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

Sylvania Platinum has a beta of 1.7725706, suggesting that its share price is 77% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fresnillo has a beta of 0.718, suggesting that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

Fresnillo has higher revenue and earnings than Sylvania Platinum. Sylvania Platinum is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fresnillo, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sylvania Platinum£156.52M1.39£8.54M£13.936.03
Fresnillo£4.56B4.11£310.64M£187.8013.56

17.0% of Sylvania Platinum shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.6% of Fresnillo shares are held by institutional investors. 4.6% of Sylvania Platinum shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 75.0% of Fresnillo shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Fresnillo had 6 more articles in the media than Sylvania Platinum. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Fresnillo and 0 mentions for Sylvania Platinum. Fresnillo's average media sentiment score of 0.11 beat Sylvania Platinum's score of 0.00 indicating that Fresnillo is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Sylvania Platinum Neutral
Fresnillo Neutral

Sylvania Platinum pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Fresnillo pays an annual dividend of GBX 47.13 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Sylvania Platinum pays out 25.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fresnillo pays out 25.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Fresnillo has a net margin of 30.66% compared to Sylvania Platinum's net margin of 23.16%. Fresnillo's return on equity of 32.98% beat Sylvania Platinum's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sylvania Platinum23.16% 14.10% 1.69%
Fresnillo 30.66%32.98%4.20%

Summary

Fresnillo beats Sylvania Platinum on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fresnillo compare to Eurasia Mining?

Fresnillo (LON:FRES) and Eurasia Mining (LON:EUA) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations and valuation.

In the previous week, Fresnillo had 6 more articles in the media than Eurasia Mining. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Fresnillo and 0 mentions for Eurasia Mining. Fresnillo's average media sentiment score of 0.11 beat Eurasia Mining's score of 0.00 indicating that Fresnillo is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Fresnillo Neutral
Eurasia Mining Neutral

Eurasia Mining has a net margin of 82.10% compared to Fresnillo's net margin of 30.66%. Fresnillo's return on equity of 32.98% beat Eurasia Mining's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Fresnillo30.66% 32.98% 4.20%
Eurasia Mining 82.10%19.91%-3.34%

Fresnillo currently has a consensus target price of GBX 3,728, indicating a potential upside of 46.43%. Given Fresnillo's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Fresnillo is more favorable than Eurasia Mining.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Fresnillo
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
Eurasia Mining
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Fresnillo has higher revenue and earnings than Eurasia Mining. Fresnillo is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Eurasia Mining, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Fresnillo£4.56B4.11£310.64M£187.8013.56
Eurasia Mining£5.42M14.10-£422.17K£0.1517.27

Fresnillo has a beta of 0.718, meaning that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Eurasia Mining has a beta of 0.477, meaning that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

13.6% of Fresnillo shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of Eurasia Mining shares are owned by institutional investors. 75.0% of Fresnillo shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 11.9% of Eurasia Mining shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Fresnillo beats Eurasia Mining on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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FRES vs. The Competition

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MetricFresnilloOther Precious Metals & Mining IndustryMaterials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£18.76B£579.49M£4.58B£2.75B
Dividend Yield3.74%6.10%5.02%6.15%
P/E Ratio13.5612.4421.09368.39
Price / Sales4.113,595.105,743.8884,479.14
Price / Cash5.4713.0424.0927.89
Price / Book4.5056.158.577.41
Net Income£310.64M-£4.87M£156.22M£5.89B
7 Day Performance4.26%3.54%1.19%0.39%
1 Month Performance-11.23%0.36%-1.61%0.27%
1 Year Performance80.44%43.65%35.52%68.12%

Fresnillo Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
FRES
Fresnillo
3.6126 of 5 stars		GBX 2,546
flat		GBX 3,728
+46.4%		+80.4%£18.76B£4.56B13.567,231
THS
Tharisa
2.6978 of 5 stars		GBX 116.50
+2.6%		GBX 177.50
+52.4%		+22.8%£345.18M£748.73M2.967,500
GMET
Golden Metal Resources
N/AGBX 176
+10.0%		N/A+163.9%£342.86M-£2KN/A5
EEE
Empire Metals
1.6859 of 5 stars		GBX 37.80
-1.3%		GBX 62
+64.0%		+36.9%£278.80MN/AN/A3
SLP
Sylvania Platinum
4.2207 of 5 stars		GBX 85
flat		GBX 174.50
+105.3%		+12.0%£220M£156.52M6.10160

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This page (LON:FRES) was last updated on 7/27/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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