First Quantum Minerals (FM) Competitors

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C$37.66 -1.37 (-3.51%)
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FM vs. LUN, HBM, CS, KAT, and TRQ

Should you buy First Quantum Minerals stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares First Quantum Minerals 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 First Quantum Minerals include Lundin Mining (LUN), Hudbay Minerals (HBM), Capstone Copper (CS), Katanga Mining Limited (KAT.TO) (KAT), and Turquoise Hill Resources (TRQ). These companies are all part of the "copper" industry.

How does First Quantum Minerals compare to Lundin Mining?

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

First Quantum Minerals has a beta of 1.364622, meaning that its share price is 36% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lundin Mining has a beta of 2.237138, meaning that its share price is 124% more volatile than the broader market.

69.7% of First Quantum Minerals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.8% of Lundin Mining shares are held by institutional investors. 19.4% of First Quantum Minerals shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 15.7% of Lundin Mining shares are held 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.

Lundin Mining has a net margin of 35.92% compared to First Quantum Minerals' net margin of -3.69%. Lundin Mining's return on equity of 23.11% beat First Quantum Minerals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
First Quantum Minerals-3.69% -1.78% 2.31%
Lundin Mining 35.92%23.11%4.56%

First Quantum Minerals presently has a consensus price target of C$44.24, suggesting a potential upside of 17.61%. Lundin Mining has a consensus price target of C$39.73, suggesting a potential upside of 21.60%. Given Lundin Mining's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Lundin Mining is more favorable than First Quantum Minerals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
First Quantum Minerals
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73
Lundin Mining
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Lundin Mining has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
First Quantum MineralsC$5.45B5.72-C$1.05B-C$0.24N/A
Lundin MiningC$4.29B6.51C$216.85MC$1.6719.56

In the previous week, First Quantum Minerals had 4 more articles in the media than Lundin Mining. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for First Quantum Minerals and 3 mentions for Lundin Mining. Lundin Mining's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat First Quantum Minerals' score of 0.28 indicating that Lundin Mining is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
First Quantum Minerals
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Lundin Mining
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Lundin Mining beats First Quantum Minerals on 10 of the 16 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 basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and risk.

Hudbay Minerals has a beta of 2.236157, meaning that its stock price is 124% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Quantum Minerals has a beta of 1.364622, meaning that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the broader market.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Hudbay MineralsC$2.37B5.60C$69.59MC$1.6720.05
First Quantum MineralsC$5.45B5.72-C$1.05B-C$0.24N/A

Hudbay Minerals currently has a consensus price target of C$39.22, suggesting a potential upside of 17.14%. First Quantum Minerals has a consensus price target of C$44.24, suggesting a potential upside of 17.61%. Given First Quantum Minerals' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe First Quantum Minerals is more favorable than Hudbay 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)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.15
First Quantum Minerals
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73

Hudbay Minerals has a net margin of 27.86% compared to First Quantum Minerals' net margin of -3.69%. Hudbay Minerals' return on equity of 20.70% beat First Quantum Minerals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Hudbay Minerals27.86% 20.70% 4.78%
First Quantum Minerals -3.69%-1.78%2.31%

In the previous week, First Quantum Minerals had 4 more articles in the media than Hudbay Minerals. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for First Quantum Minerals and 3 mentions for Hudbay Minerals. Hudbay Minerals' average media sentiment score of 0.73 beat First Quantum Minerals' score of 0.28 indicating that Hudbay Minerals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Hudbay Minerals
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
First Quantum Minerals
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

49.6% of Hudbay Minerals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.7% of First Quantum Minerals shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Hudbay Minerals 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 large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Hudbay Minerals beats First Quantum Minerals on 10 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 basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.

Capstone Copper has a beta of 2.10699, suggesting that its stock price is 111% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Quantum Minerals has a beta of 1.364622, suggesting that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the broader market.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Capstone CopperC$2.48B4.08-C$14.64MC$0.5524.07
First Quantum MineralsC$5.45B5.72-C$1.05B-C$0.24N/A

Capstone Copper has a net margin of 17.04% compared to First Quantum Minerals' net margin of -3.69%. Capstone Copper's return on equity of 12.69% beat First Quantum Minerals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Capstone Copper17.04% 12.69% 0.47%
First Quantum Minerals -3.69%-1.78%2.31%

In the previous week, First Quantum Minerals had 2 more articles in the media than Capstone Copper. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for First Quantum Minerals and 5 mentions for Capstone Copper. Capstone Copper's average media sentiment score of 0.53 beat First Quantum Minerals' score of 0.28 indicating that Capstone Copper is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Capstone Copper
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
First Quantum Minerals
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

36.3% of Capstone Copper shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.7% of First Quantum Minerals shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.4% of Capstone 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.

Capstone Copper currently has a consensus price target of C$16.00, indicating a potential upside of 20.85%. First Quantum Minerals has a consensus price target of C$44.24, indicating a potential upside of 17.61%. Given Capstone Copper's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, 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)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86
First Quantum Minerals
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73

Summary

Capstone Copper beats First Quantum Minerals on 10 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 basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, earnings and valuation.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
First Quantum MineralsC$5.45B5.72-C$1.05B-C$0.24N/A
Katanga Mining Limited (KAT.TO)C$1.39B0.00-C$11.75B-C$0.19N/A

First Quantum Minerals currently has a consensus price target of C$44.24, suggesting a potential upside of 17.61%. Given First Quantum Minerals' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research 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)
4 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73
Katanga Mining Limited (KAT.TO)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

69.7% of First Quantum Minerals shares are owned by institutional investors. 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 company is poised for long-term growth.

Katanga Mining Limited (KAT.TO) has a net margin of 0.00% compared to First Quantum Minerals' net margin of -3.69%. 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-3.69% -1.78% 2.31%
Katanga Mining Limited (KAT.TO) N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, First Quantum Minerals had 7 more articles in the media than Katanga Mining Limited (KAT.TO). MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for First Quantum Minerals and 0 mentions for Katanga Mining Limited (KAT.TO). First Quantum Minerals' average media sentiment score of 0.28 beat Katanga Mining Limited (KAT.TO)'s score of 0.00 indicating that First Quantum Minerals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Summary

First Quantum Minerals beats Katanga Mining Limited (KAT.TO) on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does First Quantum Minerals compare to Turquoise Hill Resources?

First Quantum Minerals (TSE:FM) and Turquoise Hill Resources (TSE:TRQ) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, risk, profitability, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.

69.7% 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.

First Quantum Minerals currently has a consensus price target of C$44.24, indicating a potential upside of 17.61%. Given First Quantum Minerals' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe First Quantum Minerals is more favorable than Turquoise Hill Resources.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
First Quantum Minerals
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73
Turquoise Hill Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
First Quantum MineralsC$5.45B5.72-C$1.05B-C$0.24N/A
Turquoise Hill ResourcesC$1.65B0.00C$730.47MC$3.63N/A

Turquoise Hill Resources has a net margin of 0.00% compared to First Quantum Minerals' net margin of -3.69%. Turquoise Hill Resources' 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-3.69% -1.78% 2.31%
Turquoise Hill Resources N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, First Quantum Minerals had 7 more articles in the media than Turquoise Hill Resources. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for First Quantum Minerals and 0 mentions for Turquoise Hill Resources. First Quantum Minerals' average media sentiment score of 0.28 beat Turquoise Hill Resources' score of 0.00 indicating that First Quantum Minerals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
First Quantum Minerals Neutral
Turquoise Hill Resources Neutral

Summary

First Quantum Minerals beats Turquoise Hill Resources on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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FM vs. The Competition

MetricFirst Quantum MineralsCopper IndustryMaterials SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$31.16BC$5.11BC$4.61BC$12.17B
Dividend Yield1.57%4.15%5.00%6.19%
P/E Ratio-156.7521.9022.6735.35
Price / Sales5.724,352.155,495.4210.42
Price / Cash12.3531.3627.0582.29
Price / Book2.753.328.754.39
Net Income-C$1.05B-C$78.74MC$157.26MC$299.09M
7 Day Performance-15.23%-5.99%-3.85%-1.90%
1 Month Performance2.42%-2.78%-4.92%-2.11%
1 Year Performance66.83%101.49%50.09%38.12%

First Quantum Minerals Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
FM
First Quantum Minerals
2.4537 of 5 stars
C$37.66
-3.5%
C$44.24
+17.5%
+78.7%C$31.19BC$5.45BN/A20,000
LUN
Lundin Mining
2.6361 of 5 stars
C$40.59
+1.9%
C$39.73
-2.1%
+152.9%C$34.72BC$4.29B24.316,019
HBM
Hudbay Minerals
2.5901 of 5 stars
C$40.33
+0.2%
C$39.22
-2.8%
+171.0%C$16.02BC$2.37B24.152,500
CS
Capstone Copper
2.6896 of 5 stars
C$15.18
-1.0%
C$16.00
+5.4%
+77.4%C$11.59BC$2.48B27.601,049
KAT
Katanga Mining Limited (KAT.TO)
N/AN/AN/AN/AC$9.79BC$1.39BN/A4,457

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