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MAC Copper (MTAL) Competitors

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$10.20 +0.01 (+0.10%)
As of 08/28/2026 11:16 AM Eastern

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

Should you buy MAC Copper stock or one of its competitors? MAC Copper's main competitors and comparable companies include Elevra Lithium (ELVR), Lithium Americas (Argentina) (LAAC), Lithium Americas (Argentina) (LAR), Lithium Americas (LAC), and Critical Metals (CRML). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "diversified metals & mining" industry.

How does MAC Copper compare to Elevra Lithium?

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

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MAC CopperN/A N/A N/A
Elevra Lithium N/A N/A N/A

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

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
Elevra Lithium
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

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 0.48 beat MAC Copper's score of 0.00 indicating that Elevra Lithium is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
MAC Copper Neutral
Elevra Lithium Neutral

MAC Copper has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Elevra Lithium.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MAC CopperN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Elevra Lithium$144.65M7.92-$190.58MN/AN/A

Summary

MAC Copper and Elevra Lithium tied by winning 4 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

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

49.2% of Lithium Americas (Argentina) shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.5% of MAC Copper shares are held by institutional investors. 19.8% of Lithium Americas (Argentina) shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of MAC Copper shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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
Lithium Americas (Argentina)N/A -1.37% -1.08%
MAC Copper N/A N/A N/A

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lithium Americas (Argentina)N/AN/A$1.29B$7.790.88
MAC CopperN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

In the previous week, Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled MAC Copper'saverage media sentiment score.

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

Summary

MAC Copper beats Lithium Americas (Argentina) on 5 of the 6 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 materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, risk and media sentiment.

Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s return on equity of 0.95% beat MAC Copper's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lithium Americas (Argentina)N/A 0.95% 0.70%
MAC Copper N/A N/A N/A

49.2% of Lithium Americas (Argentina) shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.5% of MAC Copper shares are held by institutional investors. 19.8% of Lithium Americas (Argentina) shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 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 company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Lithium Americas (Argentina) had 3 more articles in the media than MAC Copper. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Lithium Americas (Argentina) and 0 mentions for MAC Copper. Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat MAC Copper's score of 0.00 indicating that Lithium Americas (Argentina) is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lithium Americas (Argentina)N/AN/A-$75.45M-$0.34N/A
MAC CopperN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Lithium Americas (Argentina) presently has a consensus target price of $9.32, indicating a potential upside of 35.02%. Given Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, 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)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
MAC Copper
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

Lithium Americas (Argentina) beats MAC Copper on 8 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MAC Copper compare to Lithium Americas?

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

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 0.77 beat MAC Copper's score of 0.00 indicating that Lithium Americas is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Lithium Americas Positive
MAC Copper Neutral

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lithium AmericasN/AN/A-$122.09M-$0.37N/A
MAC CopperN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

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

Lithium Americas presently has a consensus target price of $5.33, suggesting a potential upside of 73.16%. Given Lithium Americas' higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Lithium Americas is more favorable than MAC Copper.

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

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

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lithium AmericasN/A -7.35% -2.96%
MAC Copper N/A N/A N/A

Summary

MAC Copper beats Lithium Americas on 6 of the 10 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 materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, risk and media sentiment.

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 held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.5% of MAC Copper shares are held by institutional investors. 65.7% of Critical Metals shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of MAC Copper shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Critical Metals had 13 more articles in the media than MAC Copper. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Critical Metals and 0 mentions for MAC Copper. Critical Metals' average media sentiment score of 0.52 beat MAC Copper's score of 0.00 indicating that Critical Metals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Critical Metals Positive
MAC Copper Neutral

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Critical MetalsN/AN/A-$51.87MN/AN/A
MAC CopperN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Critical Metals currently has a consensus price target of $18.00, indicating a potential upside of 152.81%. Given Critical Metals' higher possible upside, research analysts clearly 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)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
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 5 of the 6 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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MTAL vs. The Competition

MetricMAC CopperMetals & Mining IndustryMaterials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$312.80M$4.10B$5.12B$24.19B
Dividend YieldN/A5.17%4.68%3.71%
P/E RatioN/A25.6726.3629.99
Price / SalesN/A7,500.794,453.9419.53
Price / CashN/A29.8127.1732.24
Price / BookN/A10.659.017.67
Net IncomeN/A$123.10M$154.80M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-0.20%8.68%6.41%-0.32%
1 Month Performance0.38%23.84%18.44%1.84%
1 Year Performance-15.95%60.96%47.35%13.37%

MAC Copper Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MTAL
MAC Copper
N/A$10.20
+0.1%
N/A-15.9%$312.80MN/AN/A2,021
ELVR
Elevra Lithium
1.1319 of 5 stars
$59.24
-4.0%
N/AN/A$1.15B$144.65MN/A230
LAAC
Lithium Americas (Argentina)
N/A$6.91
+3.0%
N/A+100.3%$1.12BN/A0.89850
LAR
Lithium Americas (Argentina)
4.4102 of 5 stars
$6.83
-1.2%
$9.32
+36.4%
+101.8%$1.12BN/AN/A850
LAC
Lithium Americas
2.4431 of 5 stars
$3.08
-2.8%
$5.33
+73.2%
+2.8%$1.12BN/AN/A749

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This page (NYSE:MTAL) was last updated on 8/30/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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