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McEwen (MUX) Competitors

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$21.53 +0.74 (+3.56%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$21.34 -0.20 (-0.91%)
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MUX vs. RGLD, AEM, AG, AGI, and FSM

Should you buy McEwen stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares McEwen 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 McEwen include Royal Gold (RGLD), Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM), First Majestic Silver (AG), Alamos Gold (AGI), and Fortuna Mining (FSM). These companies are all part of the "basic materials" sector.

How does McEwen compare to Royal Gold?

McEwen (NYSE:MUX) and Royal Gold (NASDAQ:RGLD) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.

McEwen has a beta of 1.19, suggesting that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Royal Gold has a beta of 0.43, suggesting that its share price is 57% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
McEwen$197.55M6.51$34.43M$1.1818.25
Royal Gold$1.03B18.37$467.27M$8.3926.59

Royal Gold has a net margin of 48.59% compared to McEwen's net margin of 31.40%. McEwen's return on equity of 13.65% beat Royal Gold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
McEwen31.40% 13.65% 9.05%
Royal Gold 48.59%12.63%9.99%

17.0% of McEwen shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.7% of Royal Gold shares are held by institutional investors. 14.8% of McEwen shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Royal Gold shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Royal Gold had 6 more articles in the media than McEwen. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Royal Gold and 7 mentions for McEwen. Royal Gold's average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat McEwen's score of 0.49 indicating that Royal Gold is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
McEwen
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Royal Gold
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

McEwen presently has a consensus price target of $29.83, suggesting a potential upside of 38.57%. Royal Gold has a consensus price target of $273.64, suggesting a potential upside of 22.66%. Given McEwen's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe McEwen is more favorable than Royal Gold.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
McEwen
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Royal Gold
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

Royal Gold beats McEwen on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does McEwen compare to Agnico Eagle Mines?

McEwen (NYSE:MUX) and Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE:AEM) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and valuation.

Agnico Eagle Mines has a net margin of 39.46% compared to McEwen's net margin of 31.40%. Agnico Eagle Mines' return on equity of 21.09% beat McEwen's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
McEwen31.40% 13.65% 9.05%
Agnico Eagle Mines 39.46%21.09%15.27%

McEwen currently has a consensus target price of $29.83, indicating a potential upside of 38.57%. Agnico Eagle Mines has a consensus target price of $238.18, indicating a potential upside of 33.66%. Given McEwen's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe McEwen is more favorable than Agnico Eagle Mines.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
McEwen
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Agnico Eagle Mines
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69

17.0% of McEwen shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.3% of Agnico Eagle Mines shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.8% of McEwen shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Agnico Eagle Mines shares are owned 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.

McEwen has a beta of 1.19, meaning that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Agnico Eagle Mines has a beta of 0.58, meaning that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Agnico Eagle Mines had 32 more articles in the media than McEwen. MarketBeat recorded 39 mentions for Agnico Eagle Mines and 7 mentions for McEwen. Agnico Eagle Mines' average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat McEwen's score of 0.49 indicating that Agnico Eagle Mines is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
McEwen
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Agnico Eagle Mines
18 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
McEwen$197.55M6.51$34.43M$1.1818.25
Agnico Eagle Mines$13.54B6.59$4.46B$10.6416.75

Summary

Agnico Eagle Mines beats McEwen on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does McEwen compare to First Majestic Silver?

First Majestic Silver (NYSE:AG) and McEwen (NYSE:MUX) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, risk, dividends and analyst recommendations.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
First Majestic Silver$1.26B7.84$164.92M$0.6033.25
McEwen$197.55M6.51$34.43M$1.1818.25

In the previous week, First Majestic Silver had 1 more articles in the media than McEwen. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for First Majestic Silver and 7 mentions for McEwen. First Majestic Silver's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat McEwen's score of 0.49 indicating that First Majestic Silver is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
First Majestic Silver
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
McEwen
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

First Majestic Silver currently has a consensus price target of $25.25, suggesting a potential upside of 26.57%. McEwen has a consensus price target of $29.83, suggesting a potential upside of 38.57%. Given McEwen's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe McEwen is more favorable than First Majestic Silver.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
First Majestic Silver
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
McEwen
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

First Majestic Silver has a beta of 0.85, suggesting that its share price is 15% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, McEwen has a beta of 1.19, suggesting that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

27.2% of First Majestic Silver shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.0% of McEwen shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of First Majestic Silver shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.8% of McEwen shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

McEwen has a net margin of 31.40% compared to First Majestic Silver's net margin of 19.51%. McEwen's return on equity of 13.65% beat First Majestic Silver's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
First Majestic Silver19.51% 11.19% 7.77%
McEwen 31.40%13.65%9.05%

Summary

First Majestic Silver beats McEwen on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does McEwen compare to Alamos Gold?

McEwen (NYSE:MUX) and Alamos Gold (NYSE:AGI) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, risk, dividends and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, McEwen had 7 more articles in the media than Alamos Gold. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for McEwen and 0 mentions for Alamos Gold. McEwen's average media sentiment score of 0.49 beat Alamos Gold's score of 0.00 indicating that McEwen is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
McEwen Neutral
Alamos Gold Neutral

McEwen has a beta of 1.19, indicating that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alamos Gold has a beta of 0.5, indicating that its share price is 50% less volatile than the broader market.

McEwen currently has a consensus target price of $29.83, suggesting a potential upside of 38.57%. Alamos Gold has a consensus target price of $50.67, suggesting a potential upside of 28.37%. Given McEwen's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe McEwen is more favorable than Alamos Gold.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
McEwen
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Alamos Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Alamos Gold has a net margin of 51.24% compared to McEwen's net margin of 31.40%. Alamos Gold's return on equity of 18.03% beat McEwen's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
McEwen31.40% 13.65% 9.05%
Alamos Gold 51.24%18.03%12.42%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
McEwen$197.55M6.51$34.43M$1.1818.25
Alamos Gold$1.81B9.16$885.80M$2.5115.72

17.0% of McEwen shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.3% of Alamos Gold shares are held by institutional investors. 14.8% of McEwen shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Alamos Gold shares are held 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

Alamos Gold beats McEwen on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does McEwen compare to Fortuna Mining?

Fortuna Mining (NYSE:FSM) and McEwen (NYSE:MUX) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, earnings and valuation.

McEwen has a net margin of 31.40% compared to Fortuna Mining's net margin of 31.07%. Fortuna Mining's return on equity of 16.26% beat McEwen's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Fortuna Mining31.07% 16.26% 11.95%
McEwen 31.40%13.65%9.05%

In the previous week, McEwen had 2 more articles in the media than Fortuna Mining. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for McEwen and 5 mentions for Fortuna Mining. McEwen's average media sentiment score of 0.49 beat Fortuna Mining's score of -0.11 indicating that McEwen is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Fortuna Mining
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
McEwen
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

33.8% of Fortuna Mining shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.0% of McEwen shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Fortuna Mining shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 14.8% of McEwen 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.

Fortuna Mining currently has a consensus price target of $11.00, indicating a potential upside of 16.72%. McEwen has a consensus price target of $29.83, indicating a potential upside of 38.57%. Given McEwen's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe McEwen is more favorable than Fortuna Mining.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Fortuna Mining
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
McEwen
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Fortuna Mining has a beta of 0.94, meaning that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, McEwen has a beta of 1.19, meaning that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Fortuna Mining$947.06M3.03$287.47M$1.068.89
McEwen$197.55M6.51$34.43M$1.1818.25

Summary

McEwen beats Fortuna Mining on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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MUX vs. The Competition

MetricMcEwenMINING IndustryMaterials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$1.29B$9.70B$4.74B$22.91B
Dividend YieldN/A1.65%5.02%4.12%
P/E Ratio18.2514.8922.9330.09
Price / Sales6.51164.806,702.1922.85
Price / Cash19.07120.3527.1924.68
Price / Book1.973.926.674.68
Net Income$34.43M$318.88M$157.11M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-16.90%-9.36%-4.22%-0.04%
1 Month Performance-16.48%-7.77%-2.85%-1.12%
1 Year Performance185.92%118.52%74.60%22.78%

McEwen Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MUX
McEwen
3.1635 of 5 stars
$21.53
+3.6%
$29.83
+38.6%
+185.1%$1.29B$197.55M18.25430
RGLD
Royal Gold
4.7771 of 5 stars
$243.61
-0.6%
$273.64
+12.3%
+26.5%$20.64B$1.03B28.9930
AEM
Agnico Eagle Mines
4.8347 of 5 stars
$196.61
-0.1%
$238.18
+21.1%
+60.0%$98.46B$11.91B18.4918,216
AG
First Majestic Silver
4.7361 of 5 stars
$23.63
+0.2%
$25.00
+5.8%
+230.9%$11.63B$1.26B67.405,100
AGI
Alamos Gold
4.8346 of 5 stars
$43.59
-0.7%
$50.67
+16.2%
+53.8%$18.43B$1.81B17.483,234

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