Do analysts recommend FM or KAT?

First Quantum Minerals currently has a consensus target price of C$45.68, indicating a potential upside of 7.99%. Given First Quantum Minerals' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe First Quantum Minerals is more favorable than Katanga Mining Limited (KAT.TO). Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score First Quantum Minerals 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 10 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.86 Katanga Mining Limited (KAT.TO) 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00

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FM vs. LUN, HBM, CS, KAT, and ERO

Should you buy First Quantum Minerals stock or one of its competitors? First Quantum Minerals's main competitors and comparable companies include Lundin Mining (LUN), Hudbay Minerals (HBM), Capstone Copper (CS), Katanga Mining Limited (KAT.TO) (KAT), and Ero Copper (ERO). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "copper" industry.

How does First Quantum Minerals compare to Lundin Mining?

Lundin Mining (TSE:LUN) and First Quantum Minerals (TSE:FM) are both large-cap materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

Lundin Mining presently has a consensus price target of C$39.72, suggesting a potential upside of 22.46%. First Quantum Minerals has a consensus price target of C$45.68, suggesting a potential upside of 7.99%. Given Lundin Mining's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Lundin Mining is more favorable than First Quantum Minerals.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Lundin Mining	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
First Quantum Minerals	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.86

In the previous week, Lundin Mining had 4 more articles in the media than First Quantum Minerals. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Lundin Mining and 0 mentions for First Quantum Minerals. Lundin Mining's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat First Quantum Minerals' score of 0.00 indicating that Lundin Mining is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Lundin Mining	Positive
First Quantum Minerals	Neutral

61.2% of Lundin Mining shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.7% of First Quantum Minerals shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.7% of Lundin Mining shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 19.4% of First Quantum Minerals shares are owned by company 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.

Lundin Mining has a beta of 2.226388, suggesting that its share price is 123% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Quantum Minerals has a beta of 1.42897, suggesting that its share price is 43% more volatile than the broader market.

Lundin Mining has higher earnings, but lower revenue than First Quantum Minerals. First Quantum Minerals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lundin Mining, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Lundin Mining	C$4.63B	5.97	C$216.85M	C$1.75	18.53
First Quantum Minerals	C$5.75B	6.14	-C$1.05B	-C$0.09	N/A

Lundin Mining has a net margin of 35.11% compared to First Quantum Minerals' net margin of -1.44%. Lundin Mining's return on equity of 22.97% beat First Quantum Minerals' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Lundin Mining	35.11%	22.97%	4.56%
First Quantum Minerals	-1.44%	-0.73%	2.31%

Summary

Lundin Mining beats First Quantum Minerals on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Quantum Minerals compare to Hudbay Minerals?

Hudbay Minerals (TSE:HBM) and First Quantum Minerals (TSE:FM) are both large-cap materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, dividends, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Hudbay Minerals has a beta of 2.30667, meaning that its stock price is 131% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Quantum Minerals has a beta of 1.42897, meaning that its stock price is 43% more volatile than the broader market.

Hudbay Minerals has a net margin of 27.22% compared to First Quantum Minerals' net margin of -1.44%. Hudbay Minerals' return on equity of 18.41% beat First Quantum Minerals' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Hudbay Minerals	27.22%	18.41%	4.78%
First Quantum Minerals	-1.44%	-0.73%	2.31%

Hudbay Minerals has higher earnings, but lower revenue than First Quantum Minerals. First Quantum Minerals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hudbay Minerals, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Hudbay Minerals	C$2.47B	6.41	C$69.59M	C$1.63	21.87
First Quantum Minerals	C$5.75B	6.14	-C$1.05B	-C$0.09	N/A

Hudbay Minerals currently has a consensus target price of C$41.28, suggesting a potential upside of 15.96%. First Quantum Minerals has a consensus target price of C$45.68, suggesting a potential upside of 7.99%. Given Hudbay Minerals' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Hudbay Minerals is more favorable than First Quantum Minerals.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Hudbay Minerals	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.08
First Quantum Minerals	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.86

44.6% of Hudbay Minerals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.7% of First Quantum Minerals shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Hudbay Minerals shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 19.4% of First Quantum Minerals shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Hudbay Minerals had 1 more articles in the media than First Quantum Minerals. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Hudbay Minerals and 0 mentions for First Quantum Minerals. Hudbay Minerals' average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat First Quantum Minerals' score of 0.00 indicating that Hudbay Minerals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Hudbay Minerals	Positive
First Quantum Minerals	Neutral

Summary

Hudbay Minerals beats First Quantum Minerals on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Quantum Minerals compare to Capstone Copper?

Capstone Copper (TSE:CS) and First Quantum Minerals (TSE:FM) are both large-cap materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, institutional ownership and valuation.

Capstone Copper has a net margin of 17.67% compared to First Quantum Minerals' net margin of -1.44%. Capstone Copper's return on equity of 13.69% beat First Quantum Minerals' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Capstone Copper	17.67%	13.69%	0.47%
First Quantum Minerals	-1.44%	-0.73%	2.31%

Capstone Copper has higher earnings, but lower revenue than First Quantum Minerals. First Quantum Minerals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Capstone Copper, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Capstone Copper	C$2.68B	3.97	-C$14.64M	C$0.62	22.40
First Quantum Minerals	C$5.75B	6.14	-C$1.05B	-C$0.09	N/A

Capstone Copper currently has a consensus price target of C$16.71, indicating a potential upside of 20.29%. First Quantum Minerals has a consensus price target of C$45.68, indicating a potential upside of 7.99%. Given Capstone Copper's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Capstone Copper is more favorable than First Quantum Minerals.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Capstone Copper	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
First Quantum Minerals	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.86

In the previous week, Capstone Copper had 1 more articles in the media than First Quantum Minerals. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Capstone Copper and 0 mentions for First Quantum Minerals. Capstone Copper's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat First Quantum Minerals' score of 0.00 indicating that Capstone Copper is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Capstone Copper	Positive
First Quantum Minerals	Neutral

Capstone Copper has a beta of 2.21098, meaning that its share price is 121% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Quantum Minerals has a beta of 1.42897, meaning that its share price is 43% more volatile than the broader market.

37.1% of Capstone Copper shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.7% of First Quantum Minerals shares are held by institutional investors. 15.4% of Capstone Copper shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 19.4% of First Quantum Minerals shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Capstone Copper beats First Quantum Minerals on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Quantum Minerals compare to Katanga Mining Limited (KAT.TO)?

First Quantum Minerals (TSE:FM) and Katanga Mining Limited (KAT.TO) (TSE:KAT) are both 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.

First Quantum Minerals currently has a consensus target price of C$45.68, indicating a potential upside of 7.99%. Given First Quantum Minerals' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe First Quantum Minerals is more favorable than Katanga Mining Limited (KAT.TO).

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
First Quantum Minerals	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.86
Katanga Mining Limited (KAT.TO)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

First Quantum Minerals has higher revenue and earnings than Katanga Mining Limited (KAT.TO). First Quantum Minerals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Katanga Mining Limited (KAT.TO), indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
First Quantum Minerals	C$5.75B	6.14	-C$1.05B	-C$0.09	N/A
Katanga Mining Limited (KAT.TO)	C$1.39B	0.00	-C$11.75B	-C$0.19	N/A

In the previous week, First Quantum Minerals' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Katanga Mining Limited (KAT.TO)'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
First Quantum Minerals	Neutral
Katanga Mining Limited (KAT.TO)	Neutral

70.7% of First Quantum Minerals shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.4% of First Quantum Minerals 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.

Katanga Mining Limited (KAT.TO) has a net margin of 0.00% compared to First Quantum Minerals' net margin of -1.44%. Katanga Mining Limited (KAT.TO)'s return on equity of 0.00% beat First Quantum Minerals' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Quantum Minerals	-1.44%	-0.73%	2.31%
Katanga Mining Limited (KAT.TO)	N/A	N/A	N/A

Summary

First Quantum Minerals beats Katanga Mining Limited (KAT.TO) on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Quantum Minerals compare to Ero Copper?

Ero Copper (TSE:ERO) and First Quantum Minerals (TSE:FM) are both 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.

Ero Copper has higher earnings, but lower revenue than First Quantum Minerals. First Quantum Minerals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ero Copper, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Ero Copper	C$1.04B	4.67	C$10.88M	C$2.95	15.86
First Quantum Minerals	C$5.75B	6.14	-C$1.05B	-C$0.09	N/A

In the previous week, Ero Copper had 1 more articles in the media than First Quantum Minerals. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Ero Copper and 0 mentions for First Quantum Minerals. Ero Copper's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled First Quantum Minerals'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Ero Copper	Neutral
First Quantum Minerals	Neutral

Ero Copper currently has a consensus price target of C$47.63, indicating a potential upside of 1.82%. First Quantum Minerals has a consensus price target of C$45.68, indicating a potential upside of 7.99%. Given First Quantum Minerals' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe First Quantum Minerals is more favorable than Ero Copper.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ero Copper	0 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56
First Quantum Minerals	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.86

61.7% of Ero Copper shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.7% of First Quantum Minerals shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.4% of Ero Copper shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 19.4% of First Quantum Minerals 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.

Ero Copper has a net margin of 29.72% compared to First Quantum Minerals' net margin of -1.44%. Ero Copper's return on equity of 30.09% beat First Quantum Minerals' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ero Copper	29.72%	30.09%	3.46%
First Quantum Minerals	-1.44%	-0.73%	2.31%

Ero Copper has a beta of 1.86839, meaning that its share price is 87% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Quantum Minerals has a beta of 1.42897, meaning that its share price is 43% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Ero Copper beats First Quantum Minerals on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	First Quantum Minerals	Metals & Mining Industry	Materials Sector	TSE Exchange
Market Cap	C$35.29B	C$3.85B	C$4.84B	C$12.60B
Dividend Yield	1.57%	5.18%	4.69%	6.28%
P/E Ratio	-470.00	25.69	25.68	39.49
Price / Sales	6.14	28,932.13	17,188.28	9.29
Price / Cash	12.35	26.57	24.59	82.29
Price / Book	3.04	11.80	9.82	4.63
Net Income	-C$1.05B	C$127.55M	C$158.15M	C$299.09M
7 Day Performance	-5.11%	-2.72%	-2.50%	-1.69%
1 Month Performance	-3.09%	8.34%	5.82%	-1.76%
1 Year Performance	60.71%	45.03%	35.57%	22.85%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
FM First Quantum Minerals	1.7459 of 5 stars	C$42.30 -3.7%	C$45.68 +8.0%	+66.9%	C$35.29B	C$5.75B	N/A	15,661
LUN Lundin Mining	3.2786 of 5 stars	C$37.65 +6.1%	C$39.72 +5.5%	+104.1%	C$32.05B	C$4.63B	21.51	6,019	Gap Up
HBM Hudbay Minerals	3.3102 of 5 stars	C$40.21 +6.0%	C$41.28 +2.7%	+95.9%	C$17.86B	C$2.47B	24.70	2,500	Dividend Announcement Gap Up
CS Capstone Copper	3.4567 of 5 stars	C$16.49 +9.6%	C$16.71 +1.3%	+38.7%	C$12.60B	C$2.68B	26.60	1,049	Gap Up
KAT Katanga Mining Limited (KAT.TO)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	C$9.79B	C$1.39B	N/A	4,457	Gap Up

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FM vs. LUN, HBM, CS, KAT, and ERO

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First Quantum Minerals (FM) Competitors

FM vs. LUN, HBM, CS, KAT, and ERO

How does First Quantum Minerals compare to Lundin Mining?

Do analysts prefer LUN or FM?

Does the media favor LUN or FM?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of LUN or FM?

Which has more risk and volatility, LUN or FM?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, LUN or FM?

Is LUN or FM more profitable?

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How does First Quantum Minerals compare to Hudbay Minerals?

Which has more risk & volatility, HBM or FM?

Is HBM or FM more profitable?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, HBM or FM?

Do analysts recommend HBM or FM?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of HBM or FM?

Does the media favor HBM or FM?

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How does First Quantum Minerals compare to Capstone Copper?

Is CS or FM more profitable?

Which has better valuation and earnings, CS or FM?

Do analysts prefer CS or FM?

Does the media favor CS or FM?

Which has more risk & volatility, CS or FM?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in CS or FM?

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How does First Quantum Minerals compare to Katanga Mining Limited (KAT.TO)?

Do analysts recommend FM or KAT?

Which has better valuation & earnings, FM or KAT?

Does the media refer more to FM or KAT?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in FM or KAT?

Is FM or KAT more profitable?

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How does First Quantum Minerals compare to Ero Copper?

Which has better earnings & valuation, ERO or FM?

Does the media favor ERO or FM?

Do analysts prefer ERO or FM?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in ERO or FM?

Is ERO or FM more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, ERO or FM?

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