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MTAL vs. LAC, CRML, ELVR, LAR, and LAAC

Should you buy MAC Copper stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares MAC Copper 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 MAC Copper include Lithium Americas (LAC), Critical Metals (CRML), Elevra Lithium (ELVR), Lithium Americas (Argentina) (LAR), and Lithium Americas (Argentina) (LAAC). These companies are all part of the "non-metallic and industrial metal mining" industry.

How does MAC Copper compare to Lithium Americas?

MAC Copper (NYSE:MTAL) and Lithium Americas (NYSE:LAC) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, media sentiment and risk.

MAC Copper has a beta of 0.37, meaning that its share price is 63% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lithium Americas has a beta of 2.47, meaning that its share price is 147% more volatile than the broader market.

87.5% of MAC Copper shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of MAC Copper shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Lithium Americas shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Lithium Americas had 4 more articles in the media than MAC Copper. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Lithium Americas and 0 mentions for MAC Copper. Lithium Americas' average media sentiment score of 0.26 beat MAC Copper's score of 0.00 indicating that Lithium Americas is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
MAC Copper Neutral
Lithium Americas Neutral

Lithium Americas has a consensus target price of $5.44, indicating a potential upside of 86.77%. Given Lithium Americas' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Lithium Americas is more favorable than MAC Copper.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
MAC Copper
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Lithium Americas
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.08

MAC Copper's return on equity of 0.00% beat Lithium Americas' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MAC CopperN/A N/A N/A
Lithium Americas N/A -10.70%-4.41%

MAC Copper has higher revenue and earnings than Lithium Americas.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MAC Copper$321.80M0.97-$81.69MN/AN/A
Lithium AmericasN/AN/A-$122.09M-$0.41N/A

Summary

MAC Copper beats Lithium Americas on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MAC Copper compare to Critical Metals?

Critical Metals (NASDAQ:CRML) and MAC Copper (NYSE:MTAL) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, risk and analyst recommendations.

Critical Metals has a beta of 1.84, meaning that its stock price is 84% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MAC Copper has a beta of 0.37, meaning that its stock price is 63% less volatile than the broader market.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Critical MetalsN/A N/A N/A
MAC Copper N/A N/A N/A

86.4% of Critical Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.5% of MAC Copper shares are owned by institutional investors. 65.7% of Critical Metals shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of MAC Copper shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Critical Metals has higher earnings, but lower revenue than MAC Copper.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Critical MetalsN/AN/A-$51.87MN/AN/A
MAC Copper$321.80M0.97-$81.69MN/AN/A

In the previous week, Critical Metals had 4 more articles in the media than MAC Copper. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Critical Metals and 0 mentions for MAC Copper. MAC Copper's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Critical Metals' score of -0.06 indicating that MAC Copper is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Critical Metals Neutral
MAC Copper Neutral

Critical Metals presently has a consensus target price of $18.00, indicating a potential upside of 189.86%. Given Critical Metals' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Critical Metals is more favorable than MAC Copper.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Critical Metals
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
MAC Copper
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

Critical Metals beats MAC Copper on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MAC Copper compare to Elevra Lithium?

Elevra Lithium (NASDAQ:ELVR) and MAC Copper (NYSE:MTAL) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, dividends and risk.

In the previous week, Elevra Lithium had 7 more articles in the media than MAC Copper. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Elevra Lithium and 0 mentions for MAC Copper. Elevra Lithium's average media sentiment score of 0.16 beat MAC Copper's score of 0.00 indicating that Elevra Lithium is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Elevra Lithium Neutral
MAC Copper Neutral

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Elevra Lithium
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
MAC Copper
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

MAC Copper has higher revenue and earnings than Elevra Lithium.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Elevra Lithium$144.65M7.53-$190.58MN/AN/A
MAC Copper$321.80M0.97-$81.69MN/AN/A

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Elevra LithiumN/A N/A N/A
MAC Copper N/A N/A N/A

87.5% of MAC Copper shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of MAC Copper shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

MAC Copper beats Elevra Lithium on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MAC Copper compare to Lithium Americas (Argentina)?

Lithium Americas (Argentina) (NYSE:LAR) and MAC Copper (NYSE:MTAL) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, dividends, earnings and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Lithium Americas (Argentina) had 5 more articles in the media than MAC Copper. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Lithium Americas (Argentina) and 0 mentions for MAC Copper. MAC Copper's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s score of 0.00 indicating that MAC Copper is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Lithium Americas (Argentina) Neutral
MAC Copper Neutral

Lithium Americas (Argentina) currently has a consensus price target of $8.13, suggesting a potential upside of 38.36%. Given Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Lithium Americas (Argentina) is more favorable than MAC Copper.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lithium Americas (Argentina)
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56
MAC Copper
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

49.2% of Lithium Americas (Argentina) shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.5% of MAC Copper shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.8% of Lithium Americas (Argentina) shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of MAC Copper shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s return on equity of 0.28% beat MAC Copper's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lithium Americas (Argentina)N/A 0.28% 0.21%
MAC Copper N/A N/A N/A

Lithium Americas (Argentina) has higher earnings, but lower revenue than MAC Copper.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lithium Americas (Argentina)N/AN/A-$75.45M-$0.38N/A
MAC Copper$321.80M0.97-$81.69MN/AN/A

Summary

Lithium Americas (Argentina) beats MAC Copper on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MAC Copper compare to Lithium Americas (Argentina)?

MAC Copper (NYSE:MTAL) and Lithium Americas (Argentina) (NYSE:LAAC) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, valuation and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Lithium Americas (Argentina) had 1 more articles in the media than MAC Copper. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Lithium Americas (Argentina) and 0 mentions for MAC Copper. MAC Copper's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Lithium Americas (Argentina)'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
MAC Copper Neutral
Lithium Americas (Argentina) Neutral

MAC Copper's return on equity of 0.00% beat Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MAC CopperN/A N/A N/A
Lithium Americas (Argentina) N/A -1.37%-1.08%

MAC Copper has a beta of 0.37, meaning that its share price is 63% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lithium Americas (Argentina) has a beta of 1.35, meaning that its share price is 35% more volatile than the broader market.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
MAC Copper
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Lithium Americas (Argentina)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

87.5% of MAC Copper shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.2% of Lithium Americas (Argentina) shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of MAC Copper shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 19.8% of Lithium Americas (Argentina) shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Lithium Americas (Argentina) has lower revenue, but higher earnings than MAC Copper.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MAC Copper$321.80M0.97-$81.69MN/AN/A
Lithium Americas (Argentina)N/AN/A$1.29B$7.790.82

Summary

MAC Copper beats Lithium Americas (Argentina) on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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MTAL vs. The Competition

MetricMAC CopperMINING IndustryMaterials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$311.58M$8.47B$4.47B$23.43B
Dividend YieldN/A1.97%5.04%4.16%
P/E RatioN/A13.1120.5030.65
Price / Sales0.97138.515,740.1321.12
Price / Cash123.6734.6624.0718.81
Price / Book1.513.458.484.74
Net Income-$81.69M$312.64M$157.08M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-0.64%-4.64%-1.33%-0.25%
1 Month PerformanceN/A-17.53%-5.90%0.69%
1 Year Performance-15.33%38.14%36.05%16.39%

MAC Copper Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MTAL
MAC Copper
1.6605 of 5 stars
$10.16
-0.4%
N/A-15.0%$311.58M$321.80MN/A2,021
LAC
Lithium Americas
2.0631 of 5 stars
$3.58
-0.1%
$5.44
+52.3%
-9.6%$1.26BN/AN/A749
CRML
Critical Metals
1.9879 of 5 stars
$8.41
-0.5%
N/A+42.9%$1.25BN/AN/A4
ELVR
Elevra Lithium
0.8239 of 5 stars
$63.59
-1.3%
N/AN/A$1.23B$144.65MN/A230
LAR
Lithium Americas (Argentina)
3.6721 of 5 stars
$7.31
-0.9%
$8.13
+11.3%
+133.9%$1.20BN/AN/A850

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This page (NYSE:MTAL) was last updated on 7/20/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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