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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 superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

McEwen currently has a consensus target price of $29.83, indicating a potential upside of 63.95%. Royal Gold has a consensus target price of $280.70, indicating a potential upside of 40.84%. Given McEwen's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly 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

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 owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.7% of Royal Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.8% of McEwen shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Royal Gold shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

McEwen has a beta of 1.18, indicating that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Royal Gold has a beta of 0.42, indicating that its share price is 58% 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$197.55M5.50$34.43M$1.1815.42
Royal Gold$1.31B12.95$467.27M$8.3923.75

In the previous week, McEwen had 5 more articles in the media than Royal Gold. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for McEwen and 2 mentions for Royal Gold. Royal Gold's average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat McEwen's score of 0.20 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
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Royal Gold beats McEwen on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does McEwen compare to Agnico Eagle Mines?

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

Agnico Eagle Mines presently has a consensus target price of $236.08, indicating a potential upside of 56.01%. McEwen has a consensus target price of $29.83, indicating a potential upside of 63.95%. Given McEwen's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe McEwen is more favorable than Agnico Eagle Mines.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Agnico Eagle Mines
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73
McEwen
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

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
Agnico Eagle Mines39.46% 21.09% 15.27%
McEwen 31.40%13.65%9.05%

68.3% of Agnico Eagle Mines shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.0% of McEwen shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Agnico Eagle Mines shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.8% of McEwen shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Agnico Eagle Mines had 5 more articles in the media than McEwen. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Agnico Eagle Mines and 7 mentions for McEwen. McEwen's average media sentiment score of 0.20 beat Agnico Eagle Mines' score of 0.15 indicating that McEwen is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Agnico Eagle Mines
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
2 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

Agnico Eagle Mines has a beta of 0.56, suggesting that its share price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, McEwen has a beta of 1.18, suggesting that its share price is 18% more volatile than the broader market.

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
Agnico Eagle Mines$11.91B6.45$4.46B$10.6414.22
McEwen$197.55M5.50$34.43M$1.1815.42

Summary

Agnico Eagle Mines beats McEwen on 12 of the 17 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 better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, earnings, media sentiment and risk.

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%

First Majestic Silver presently has a consensus target price of $25.25, suggesting a potential upside of 48.12%. McEwen has a consensus target price of $29.83, suggesting a potential upside of 63.95%. 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

In the previous week, First Majestic Silver and First Majestic Silver both had 7 articles in the media. First Majestic Silver's average media sentiment score of 0.69 beat McEwen's score of 0.20 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)
4 Positive mention(s)
1 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

27.2% of First Majestic Silver shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.0% of McEwen shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of First Majestic Silver shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.8% of McEwen 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.

First Majestic Silver has a beta of 0.86, meaning that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, McEwen has a beta of 1.18, meaning that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market.

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$1.26B6.69$164.92M$0.6028.41
McEwen$197.55M5.50$34.43M$1.1815.42

Summary

First Majestic Silver beats McEwen on 8 of the 15 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 better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, valuation, risk, profitability and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, McEwen had 3 more articles in the media than Alamos Gold. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for McEwen and 4 mentions for Alamos Gold. Alamos Gold's average media sentiment score of 0.40 beat McEwen's score of 0.20 indicating that Alamos 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
Alamos Gold
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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 large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

McEwen currently has a consensus price target of $29.83, indicating a potential upside of 63.95%. Alamos Gold has a consensus price target of $53.00, indicating a potential upside of 75.58%. Given Alamos Gold's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Alamos Gold is more favorable than McEwen.

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 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$197.55M5.50$34.43M$1.1815.42
Alamos Gold$1.81B7.00$885.80M$2.5112.03

McEwen has a beta of 1.18, meaning that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alamos Gold has a beta of 0.49, meaning that its stock price is 51% less volatile than the broader market.

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%

Summary

Alamos Gold beats McEwen on 13 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 stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, McEwen had 1 more articles in the media than Fortuna Mining. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for McEwen and 6 mentions for Fortuna Mining. Fortuna Mining's average media sentiment score of 0.38 beat McEwen's score of 0.20 indicating that Fortuna Mining is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

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%

Fortuna Mining currently has a consensus target price of $11.00, indicating a potential upside of 30.72%. McEwen has a consensus target price of $29.83, indicating a potential upside of 63.95%. Given McEwen's stronger consensus rating and higher probable 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
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
McEwen
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

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, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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$947.06M2.66$287.47M$1.067.94
McEwen$197.55M5.50$34.43M$1.1815.42

Fortuna Mining has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, McEwen has a beta of 1.18, suggesting that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

McEwen beats Fortuna Mining on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MUX vs. The Competition

MetricMcEwenMINING IndustryMaterials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$1.09B$8.97B$4.55B$23.39B
Dividend YieldN/A1.91%5.02%4.07%
P/E Ratio15.4314.4722.5931.71
Price / Sales5.50173.476,543.96114.16
Price / Cash15.5735.1224.1218.60
Price / Book1.813.928.744.79
Net Income$34.43M$321.40M$157.33M$1.07B
7 Day Performance0.48%-4.09%-1.72%1.22%
1 Month Performance-17.19%-15.48%-7.76%0.52%
1 Year Performance88.96%77.21%47.35%25.61%

McEwen Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MUX
McEwen
3.5209 of 5 stars
$18.20
+1.4%
$29.83
+63.9%
+92.4%$1.09B$197.55M15.43430
RGLD
Royal Gold
4.7782 of 5 stars
$210.82
-1.8%
$280.70
+33.1%
+15.2%$17.91B$1.03B25.1530
AEM
Agnico Eagle Mines
4.826 of 5 stars
$161.99
-2.9%
$236.08
+45.7%
+32.2%$82.37B$13.54B15.2518,216
AG
First Majestic Silver
4.5271 of 5 stars
$16.80
-5.2%
$25.25
+50.3%
+110.0%$8.28B$1.26B27.995,100
AGI
Alamos Gold
4.9583 of 5 stars
$30.52
-4.7%
$53.00
+73.7%
+20.1%$12.84B$1.81B12.203,234

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