Do analysts recommend ELVR or MTAL?

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

Which has higher earnings & valuation, ELVR or MTAL?

MAC Copper has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Elevra Lithium. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Elevra Lithium $144.65M 8.09 -$190.58M N/A N/A MAC Copper N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Is ELVR or MTAL more profitable?

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

Do analysts recommend CMP or MTAL?

Compass Minerals International currently has a consensus price target of $28.80, suggesting a potential upside of 4.98%. Given Compass Minerals International's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Compass Minerals International is more favorable than MAC Copper. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Compass Minerals International 1 Sell rating(s) 3 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

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, CMP or MTAL?

MAC Copper has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Compass Minerals International. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Compass Minerals International $1.24B 0.93 -$79.80M $0.43 63.80 MAC Copper N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Do analysts rate MTAL or LAR?

Lithium Americas (Argentina) has a consensus price target of $7.99, indicating a potential upside of 14.99%. Given Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Lithium Americas (Argentina) 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 (Argentina) 2 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.56

Which has higher earnings and valuation, MTAL or LAR?

Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio MAC Copper N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Lithium Americas (Argentina) N/A N/A -$75.45M -$0.38 N/A

Is MTAL or LAR more profitable?

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 MAC Copper N/A N/A N/A Lithium Americas (Argentina) N/A 0.28% 0.21%

Do analysts rate MTAL or LAC?

Lithium Americas has a consensus price target of $5.44, suggesting a potential upside of 69.35%. 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

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, MTAL or LAC?

Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio MAC Copper N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Lithium Americas N/A N/A -$122.09M -$0.41 N/A

Is MTAL or LAC more profitable?

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 Copper N/A N/A N/A Lithium Americas N/A -10.70% -4.41%

Do analysts rate MTAL or CRML?

Critical Metals has a consensus price target of $18.00, suggesting a potential upside of 148.28%. Given Critical Metals' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Critical Metals 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 Critical Metals 1 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, MTAL or CRML?

Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio MAC Copper N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Critical Metals N/A N/A -$51.87M N/A N/A

Is MTAL or CRML more profitable?

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

MAC Copper (MTAL) Competitors

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

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 Elevra Lithium (ELVR), Compass Minerals International (CMP), Lithium Americas (Argentina) (LAR), Lithium Americas (LAC), and Critical Metals (CRML). These companies are all part of the "diversified metals & mining" industry.

How does MAC Copper compare to Elevra Lithium?

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

In the previous week, Elevra Lithium had 1 more articles in the media than MAC Copper. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Elevra Lithium and 0 mentions for MAC Copper. MAC Copper's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Elevra Lithium's score of -0.23 indicating that MAC Copper is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Elevra Lithium	Neutral
MAC Copper	Neutral

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Elevra Lithium	$144.65M	8.09	-$190.58M	N/A	N/A
MAC Copper	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

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

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

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

Summary

MAC Copper beats Elevra Lithium on 4 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MAC Copper compare to Compass Minerals International?

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

MAC Copper has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Compass Minerals International.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Compass Minerals International	$1.24B	0.93	-$79.80M	$0.43	63.80
MAC Copper	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Compass Minerals International has a net margin of 1.42% compared to MAC Copper's net margin of 0.00%. Compass Minerals International's return on equity of 12.75% beat MAC Copper's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Compass Minerals International	1.42%	12.75%	2.28%
MAC Copper	N/A	N/A	N/A

99.8% of Compass Minerals International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.5% of MAC Copper shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Compass Minerals International shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Compass Minerals International had 13 more articles in the media than MAC Copper. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Compass Minerals International and 0 mentions for MAC Copper. MAC Copper's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Compass Minerals International's score of -0.08 indicating that MAC Copper is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Compass Minerals International	Neutral
MAC Copper	Neutral

Compass Minerals International currently has a consensus price target of $28.80, suggesting a potential upside of 4.98%. Given Compass Minerals International's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Compass Minerals International is more favorable than MAC Copper.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Compass Minerals International	1 Sell rating(s)	3 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

Summary

Compass Minerals International beats MAC Copper on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
MAC Copper	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lithium Americas (Argentina)	N/A	N/A	-$75.45M	-$0.38	N/A

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
MAC Copper	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lithium Americas (Argentina)	N/A	0.28%	0.21%

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

Lithium Americas (Argentina) has a consensus price target of $7.99, indicating a potential upside of 14.99%. Given Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Lithium Americas (Argentina) 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 (Argentina)	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56

In the previous week, Lithium Americas (Argentina) had 2 more articles in the media than MAC Copper. MarketBeat recorded 2 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 -0.30 indicating that MAC Copper is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Summary

Lithium Americas (Argentina) beats MAC Copper on 7 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MAC Copper compare to Lithium Americas?

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

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

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 Copper	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lithium Americas	N/A	-10.70%	-4.41%

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
MAC Copper	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lithium Americas	N/A	N/A	-$122.09M	-$0.41	N/A

Lithium Americas has a consensus price target of $5.44, suggesting a potential upside of 69.35%. 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

In the previous week, Lithium Americas had 5 more articles in the media than MAC Copper. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Lithium Americas and 0 mentions for MAC Copper. Lithium Americas' average media sentiment score of 0.43 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

Summary

MAC Copper and Lithium Americas tied by winning 5 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MAC Copper compare to Critical Metals?

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

Critical Metals has a consensus price target of $18.00, suggesting a potential upside of 148.28%. Given Critical Metals' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Critical Metals 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
Critical Metals	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
MAC Copper	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Critical Metals	N/A	N/A	-$51.87M	N/A	N/A

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

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

In the previous week, Critical Metals had 2 more articles in the media than MAC Copper. MarketBeat recorded 2 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 -0.50 indicating that MAC Copper is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
MAC Copper	Neutral
Critical Metals	Neutral

Summary

Critical Metals beats MAC Copper on 6 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MTAL vs. The Competition

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Metric	MAC Copper	Metals & Mining Industry	Materials Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$312.19M	$3.84B	$4.90B	$24.11B
Dividend Yield	N/A	5.22%	4.70%	3.69%
P/E Ratio	N/A	22.89	21.08	29.19
Price / Sales	N/A	8,752.80	5,192.90	13.06
Price / Cash	N/A	26.52	24.63	19.37
Price / Book	N/A	10.39	8.80	4.91
Net Income	N/A	$122.43M	$154.73M	$1.06B
7 Day Performance	-0.25%	8.51%	6.82%	1.65%
1 Month Performance	-0.06%	5.89%	5.20%	2.63%
1 Year Performance	-15.77%	54.20%	43.30%	20.40%

MAC Copper Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
MTAL MAC Copper	N/A	$10.18 +0.3%	N/A	-15.8%	$312.19M	N/A	N/A	2,021
ELVR Elevra Lithium	0.8906 of 5 stars	$59.72 +7.0%	N/A	N/A	$1.16B	$144.65M	N/A	230	Gap Down
CMP Compass Minerals International	2.1818 of 5 stars	$27.43 +6.9%	$28.80 +5.0%	+28.5%	$1.15B	$1.24B	63.78	1,800	Earnings Report
LAR Lithium Americas (Argentina)	3.0638 of 5 stars	$6.87 +4.2%	$7.99 +16.3%	+146.3%	$1.12B	N/A	N/A	850
LAC Lithium Americas	2.5518 of 5 stars	$3.19 +5.5%	$5.44 +70.9%	+15.2%	$1.12B	N/A	N/A	749	Upcoming Earnings Gap Down

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

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MAC Copper (MTAL) Competitors

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

How does MAC Copper compare to Elevra Lithium?

Does the media refer more to ELVR or MTAL?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, ELVR or MTAL?

Do analysts recommend ELVR or MTAL?

Is ELVR or MTAL more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of ELVR or MTAL?

Summary

How does MAC Copper compare to Compass Minerals International?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, CMP or MTAL?

Is CMP or MTAL more profitable?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in CMP or MTAL?

Does the media refer more to CMP or MTAL?

Do analysts recommend CMP or MTAL?

Summary

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

Which has higher earnings and valuation, MTAL or LAR?

Is MTAL or LAR more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of MTAL or LAR?

Do analysts rate MTAL or LAR?

Does the media favor MTAL or LAR?

Summary

How does MAC Copper compare to Lithium Americas?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in MTAL or LAC?

Is MTAL or LAC more profitable?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, MTAL or LAC?

Do analysts rate MTAL or LAC?

Does the media favor MTAL or LAC?

Summary

How does MAC Copper compare to Critical Metals?

Do analysts rate MTAL or CRML?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, MTAL or CRML?

Is MTAL or CRML more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of MTAL or CRML?

Does the media refer more to MTAL or CRML?

Summary

New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

Media Sentiment Over Time

MTAL vs. The Competition

MAC Copper Competitors List

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