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Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) Competitors

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C$173.92 -6.35 (-3.52%)
As of 06/3/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

WPM vs. AEM, ABX, FNV, PAAS, and AGI

Should you buy Wheaton Precious Metals stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Wheaton Precious Metals 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 Wheaton Precious Metals include Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM), Barrick Gold (ABX), Franco-Nevada (FNV), Pan American Silver (PAAS), and Alamos Gold (AGI). These companies are all part of the "precious metals" industry.

How does Wheaton Precious Metals compare to Agnico Eagle Mines?

Agnico Eagle Mines (TSE:AEM) and Wheaton Precious Metals (TSE:WPM) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, risk and earnings.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Agnico Eagle MinesC$13.54B8.82C$709.54MC$10.6222.48
Wheaton Precious MetalsC$2.75B28.77C$426.03MC$3.9643.95

In the previous week, Agnico Eagle Mines had 3 more articles in the media than Wheaton Precious Metals. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Agnico Eagle Mines and 0 mentions for Wheaton Precious Metals. Agnico Eagle Mines' average media sentiment score of 0.15 beat Wheaton Precious Metals' score of 0.00 indicating that Agnico Eagle Mines is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Agnico Eagle Mines Neutral
Wheaton Precious Metals Neutral

Agnico Eagle Mines currently has a consensus price target of C$318.83, indicating a potential upside of 33.57%. Wheaton Precious Metals has a consensus price target of C$205.63, indicating a potential upside of 18.23%. Given Agnico Eagle Mines' higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Agnico Eagle Mines is more favorable than Wheaton Precious Metals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Agnico Eagle Mines
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Wheaton Precious Metals
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.13

Wheaton Precious Metals has a net margin of 65.55% compared to Agnico Eagle Mines' net margin of 39.48%. Agnico Eagle Mines' return on equity of 22.08% beat Wheaton Precious Metals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Agnico Eagle Mines39.48% 22.08% 3.80%
Wheaton Precious Metals 65.55%21.32%5.35%

Agnico Eagle Mines has a beta of 1.873571, suggesting that its stock price is 87% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Wheaton Precious Metals has a beta of 1.273979, suggesting that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

56.5% of Agnico Eagle Mines shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.2% of Wheaton Precious Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Agnico Eagle Mines shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Wheaton Precious Metals shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Agnico Eagle Mines pays an annual dividend of C$1.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Wheaton Precious Metals pays an annual dividend of C$0.69 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Agnico Eagle Mines pays out 15.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Wheaton Precious Metals pays out 17.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Agnico Eagle Mines is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Agnico Eagle Mines beats Wheaton Precious Metals on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Wheaton Precious Metals compare to Barrick Gold?

Barrick Gold (TSE:ABX) and Wheaton Precious Metals (TSE:WPM) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

50.3% of Barrick Gold shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.2% of Wheaton Precious Metals shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Barrick Gold shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Wheaton Precious Metals shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Barrick Gold currently has a consensus target price of C$76.78, suggesting a potential upside of 31.90%. Wheaton Precious Metals has a consensus target price of C$205.63, suggesting a potential upside of 18.23%. Given Barrick Gold's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Barrick Gold is more favorable than Wheaton Precious Metals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Barrick Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.25
Wheaton Precious Metals
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.13

Barrick Gold has a beta of 1.622528, meaning that its share price is 62% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Wheaton Precious Metals has a beta of 1.273979, meaning that its share price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Barrick Gold had 4 more articles in the media than Wheaton Precious Metals. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Barrick Gold and 0 mentions for Wheaton Precious Metals. Barrick Gold's average media sentiment score of 0.13 beat Wheaton Precious Metals' score of 0.00 indicating that Barrick Gold is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Barrick Gold Neutral
Wheaton Precious Metals Neutral

Barrick Gold pays an annual dividend of C$0.85 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Wheaton Precious Metals pays an annual dividend of C$0.69 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Barrick Gold pays out 23.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Wheaton Precious Metals pays out 17.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Barrick GoldC$19.04B5.12C$1.12BC$3.6216.08
Wheaton Precious MetalsC$2.75B28.77C$426.03MC$3.9643.95

Wheaton Precious Metals has a net margin of 65.55% compared to Barrick Gold's net margin of 32.04%. Barrick Gold's return on equity of 23.48% beat Wheaton Precious Metals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Barrick Gold32.04% 23.48% 4.00%
Wheaton Precious Metals 65.55%21.32%5.35%

Summary

Barrick Gold beats Wheaton Precious Metals on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Wheaton Precious Metals compare to Franco-Nevada?

Franco-Nevada (TSE:FNV) and Wheaton Precious Metals (TSE:WPM) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, dividends, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

65.6% of Franco-Nevada shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.2% of Wheaton Precious Metals shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Franco-Nevada shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Wheaton Precious Metals shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Wheaton Precious Metals has a net margin of 65.55% compared to Franco-Nevada's net margin of 65.14%. Wheaton Precious Metals' return on equity of 21.32% beat Franco-Nevada's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Franco-Nevada65.14% 18.67% -4.57%
Wheaton Precious Metals 65.55%21.32%5.35%

Franco-Nevada presently has a consensus price target of C$355.44, suggesting a potential upside of 11.48%. Wheaton Precious Metals has a consensus price target of C$205.63, suggesting a potential upside of 18.23%. Given Wheaton Precious Metals' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Wheaton Precious Metals is more favorable than Franco-Nevada.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Franco-Nevada
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.60
Wheaton Precious Metals
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.13

Franco-Nevada has a beta of 0.965818, meaning that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Wheaton Precious Metals has a beta of 1.273979, meaning that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

Wheaton Precious Metals has higher revenue and earnings than Franco-Nevada. Wheaton Precious Metals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Franco-Nevada, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Franco-NevadaC$2.11B29.21-C$442.97MC$7.1044.91
Wheaton Precious MetalsC$2.75B28.77C$426.03MC$3.9643.95

In the previous week, Franco-Nevada had 1 more articles in the media than Wheaton Precious Metals. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Franco-Nevada and 0 mentions for Wheaton Precious Metals. Franco-Nevada's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Wheaton Precious Metals'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Franco-Nevada Neutral
Wheaton Precious Metals Neutral

Franco-Nevada pays an annual dividend of C$1.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Wheaton Precious Metals pays an annual dividend of C$0.69 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Franco-Nevada pays out 22.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Wheaton Precious Metals pays out 17.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Summary

Franco-Nevada and Wheaton Precious Metals tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Wheaton Precious Metals compare to Pan American Silver?

Wheaton Precious Metals (TSE:WPM) and Pan American Silver (TSE:PAAS) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and dividends.

Wheaton Precious Metals pays an annual dividend of C$0.69 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Pan American Silver pays an annual dividend of C$0.54 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Wheaton Precious Metals pays out 17.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Pan American Silver pays out 17.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Pan American Silver is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Wheaton Precious Metals has a beta of 1.273979, meaning that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pan American Silver has a beta of 2.044882, meaning that its stock price is 104% more volatile than the broader market.

Wheaton Precious Metals presently has a consensus price target of C$205.63, suggesting a potential upside of 18.23%. Pan American Silver has a consensus price target of C$81.75, suggesting a potential upside of 11.71%. Given Wheaton Precious Metals' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Wheaton Precious Metals is more favorable than Pan American Silver.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Wheaton Precious Metals
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.13
Pan American Silver
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Wheaton Precious Metals has a net margin of 65.55% compared to Pan American Silver's net margin of 31.69%. Wheaton Precious Metals' return on equity of 21.32% beat Pan American Silver's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Wheaton Precious Metals65.55% 21.32% 5.35%
Pan American Silver 31.69%19.65%0.43%

62.2% of Wheaton Precious Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 44.4% of Pan American Silver shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Wheaton Precious Metals shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Pan American Silver shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Wheaton Precious Metals has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Pan American Silver. Pan American Silver is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Wheaton Precious Metals, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Wheaton Precious MetalsC$2.75B28.77C$426.03MC$3.9643.95
Pan American SilverC$4B7.71-C$33.47MC$3.1723.09

In the previous week, Pan American Silver had 1 more articles in the media than Wheaton Precious Metals. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Pan American Silver and 0 mentions for Wheaton Precious Metals. Pan American Silver's average media sentiment score of 0.40 beat Wheaton Precious Metals' score of 0.00 indicating that Pan American Silver is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Wheaton Precious Metals Neutral
Pan American Silver Neutral

Summary

Wheaton Precious Metals beats Pan American Silver on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Wheaton Precious Metals compare to Alamos Gold?

Alamos Gold (TSE:AGI) and Wheaton Precious Metals (TSE:WPM) 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 earnings, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

53.2% of Alamos Gold shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.2% of Wheaton Precious Metals shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Alamos Gold shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Wheaton Precious Metals shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Alamos Gold has a beta of 1.783973, suggesting that its stock price is 78% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Wheaton Precious Metals has a beta of 1.273979, suggesting that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Alamos Gold's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Wheaton Precious Metals'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Alamos Gold Neutral
Wheaton Precious Metals Neutral

Alamos Gold currently has a consensus price target of C$76.20, suggesting a potential upside of 45.17%. Wheaton Precious Metals has a consensus price target of C$205.63, suggesting a potential upside of 18.23%. Given Alamos Gold's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Alamos Gold is more favorable than Wheaton Precious Metals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alamos Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.20
Wheaton Precious Metals
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.13

Alamos Gold pays an annual dividend of C$0.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Wheaton Precious Metals pays an annual dividend of C$0.69 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Alamos Gold pays out 4.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Wheaton Precious Metals pays out 17.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Wheaton Precious Metals has a net margin of 65.55% compared to Alamos Gold's net margin of 51.42%. Alamos Gold's return on equity of 25.24% beat Wheaton Precious Metals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alamos Gold51.42% 25.24% 5.85%
Wheaton Precious Metals 65.55%21.32%5.35%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alamos GoldC$2.07B10.64C$174.87MC$2.5120.91
Wheaton Precious MetalsC$2.75B28.77C$426.03MC$3.9643.95

Summary

Wheaton Precious Metals beats Alamos Gold on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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WPM vs. The Competition

MetricWheaton Precious MetalsGold IndustryMaterials SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$78.98BC$5.04BC$4.97BC$12.49B
Dividend Yield0.60%5.59%4.95%6.21%
P/E Ratio43.9537.4223.4237.57
Price / Sales28.77206.916,527.0111.23
Price / CashN/A22.1127.4382.29
Price / Book8.5412.029.444.59
Net IncomeC$426.03MC$6.39MC$156.62MC$299.09M
7 Day Performance-3.10%-0.51%-0.46%0.12%
1 Month PerformanceN/A17.05%17.05%17.05%
1 Year Performance36.96%76.70%68.94%51.19%

Wheaton Precious Metals Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
WPM
Wheaton Precious Metals
2.8034 of 5 stars
C$173.92
-3.5%
C$205.63
+18.2%
+38.2%C$78.98BC$2.75B43.9540
AEM
Agnico Eagle Mines
3.5537 of 5 stars
C$244.46
-2.1%
C$318.83
+30.4%
+42.0%C$122.24BC$13.54B23.0211,800
ABX
Barrick Gold
3.9598 of 5 stars
C$57.51
-0.9%
C$76.78
+33.5%
+111.1%C$96.36BC$19.04B15.8921,300
FNV
Franco-Nevada
1.4785 of 5 stars
C$310.82
-1.8%
C$355.44
+14.4%
+31.7%C$59.94BC$2.11B43.7840
PAAS
Pan American Silver
2.803 of 5 stars
C$74.57
-2.4%
C$81.75
+9.6%
+103.1%C$31.42BC$4B23.5213,000

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