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Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) Competitors

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C$152.48 0.00 (0.00%)
As of 07/31/2026 04:17 PM Eastern

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

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 iA Financial (IAG).

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 materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, risk, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and dividends.

56.0% of Agnico Eagle Mines shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.2% of Wheaton Precious Metals shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Agnico Eagle Mines 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, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Wheaton Precious Metals has a net margin of 65.55% compared to Agnico Eagle Mines' net margin of 40.45%. Agnico Eagle Mines' return on equity of 22.69% beat Wheaton Precious Metals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Agnico Eagle Mines40.45% 22.69% 3.80%
Wheaton Precious Metals 65.55%21.32%5.35%

In the previous week, Wheaton Precious Metals had 4 more articles in the media than Agnico Eagle Mines. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Wheaton Precious Metals and 8 mentions for Agnico Eagle Mines. Wheaton Precious Metals' average media sentiment score of 0.15 beat Agnico Eagle Mines' score of 0.03 indicating that Wheaton Precious Metals is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Agnico Eagle Mines
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Wheaton Precious Metals
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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$14.53B7.09C$709.54MC$11.6817.42
Wheaton Precious MetalsC$2.75B25.22C$426.03MC$3.9638.53

Agnico Eagle Mines currently has a consensus price target of C$295.33, indicating a potential upside of 45.11%. Wheaton Precious Metals has a consensus price target of C$199.00, indicating a potential upside of 30.51%. Given Agnico Eagle Mines' higher possible upside, equities 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)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89
Wheaton Precious Metals
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.13

Agnico Eagle Mines has a beta of 1.83731, meaning that its share price is 84% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Wheaton Precious Metals has a beta of 1.395244, meaning that its share price is 40% more volatile than the broader market.

Agnico Eagle Mines pays an annual dividend of C$1.70 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Wheaton Precious Metals pays an annual dividend of C$0.69 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Agnico Eagle Mines pays out 14.6% 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. Agnico Eagle Mines is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Wheaton Precious Metals beats Agnico Eagle Mines on 10 of the 19 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 materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings and risk.

Wheaton Precious Metals has a net margin of 65.55% compared to Barrick Gold's net margin of 32.14%. Barrick Gold's return on equity of 23.58% beat Wheaton Precious Metals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Barrick Gold32.14% 23.58% 4.00%
Wheaton Precious Metals 65.55%21.32%5.35%

Barrick Gold pays an annual dividend of C$0.85 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Wheaton Precious Metals pays an annual dividend of C$0.69 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. 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$19.04B4.53C$1.12BC$3.6214.21
Wheaton Precious MetalsC$2.75B25.22C$426.03MC$3.9638.53

In the previous week, Wheaton Precious Metals had 9 more articles in the media than Barrick Gold. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Wheaton Precious Metals and 3 mentions for Barrick Gold. Wheaton Precious Metals' average media sentiment score of 0.15 beat Barrick Gold's score of -0.31 indicating that Wheaton Precious Metals is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Barrick Gold
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Wheaton Precious Metals
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Barrick Gold has a beta of 1.59675, suggesting that its stock price is 60% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Wheaton Precious Metals has a beta of 1.395244, suggesting that its stock price is 40% more volatile than the broader market.

Barrick Gold presently has a consensus target price of C$70.23, suggesting a potential upside of 36.50%. Wheaton Precious Metals has a consensus target price of C$199.00, suggesting a potential upside of 30.51%. Given Barrick Gold's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly 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)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.08
Wheaton Precious Metals
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.13

49.9% of Barrick Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.2% of Wheaton Precious Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Barrick Gold shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Wheaton Precious Metals shares are owned by company 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.

Summary

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

How does Wheaton Precious Metals compare to Franco-Nevada?

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

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
Wheaton Precious Metals65.55% 21.32% 5.35%
Franco-Nevada 65.14%18.67%-4.57%

In the previous week, Wheaton Precious Metals had 12 more articles in the media than Franco-Nevada. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Wheaton Precious Metals and 0 mentions for Franco-Nevada. Wheaton Precious Metals' average media sentiment score of 0.15 beat Franco-Nevada's score of 0.00 indicating that Wheaton Precious Metals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Wheaton Precious Metals Neutral
Franco-Nevada Neutral

Wheaton Precious Metals currently has a consensus price target of C$199.00, suggesting a potential upside of 30.51%. Franco-Nevada has a consensus price target of C$356.56, suggesting a potential upside of 19.55%. Given Wheaton Precious Metals' higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Wheaton Precious Metals is more favorable than Franco-Nevada.

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
Franco-Nevada
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.60

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
Wheaton Precious MetalsC$2.75B25.22C$426.03MC$3.9638.53
Franco-NevadaC$2.11B27.32-C$442.97MC$7.1042.01

Wheaton Precious Metals has a beta of 1.395244, suggesting that its stock price is 40% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Franco-Nevada has a beta of 0.963495, suggesting that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

62.2% of Wheaton Precious Metals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 63.0% of Franco-Nevada shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Wheaton Precious Metals shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Franco-Nevada shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Wheaton Precious Metals pays an annual dividend of C$0.69 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Franco-Nevada pays an annual dividend of C$1.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Wheaton Precious Metals pays out 17.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Franco-Nevada pays out 22.3% 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

Wheaton Precious Metals beats Franco-Nevada on 11 of the 19 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 materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Wheaton Precious Metals has a beta of 1.395244, indicating that its stock price is 40% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pan American Silver has a beta of 2.01571, indicating that its stock price is 102% more volatile than the broader market.

62.2% of Wheaton Precious Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.5% of Pan American Silver shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Wheaton Precious Metals shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Pan American Silver shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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$2.75B25.22C$426.03MC$3.9638.53
Pan American SilverC$4B6.36-C$33.47MC$3.1719.04

In the previous week, Wheaton Precious Metals had 12 more articles in the media than Pan American Silver. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Wheaton Precious Metals and 0 mentions for Pan American Silver. Wheaton Precious Metals' average media sentiment score of 0.15 beat Pan American Silver's score of 0.00 indicating that Wheaton Precious Metals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Wheaton Precious Metals Neutral
Pan American Silver Neutral

Wheaton Precious Metals pays an annual dividend of C$0.69 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Pan American Silver pays an annual dividend of C$0.54 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. 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 presently has a consensus target price of C$199.00, indicating a potential upside of 30.51%. Pan American Silver has a consensus target price of C$84.40, indicating a potential upside of 39.83%. Given Pan American Silver's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Pan American Silver is more favorable than Wheaton Precious Metals.

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%

Summary

Wheaton Precious Metals beats Pan American Silver on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Wheaton Precious Metals compare to iA Financial?

Wheaton Precious Metals (TSE:WPM) and iA Financial (TSE:IAG) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, risk and institutional ownership.

62.2% of Wheaton Precious Metals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.4% of iA Financial shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Wheaton Precious Metals shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of iA Financial shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Wheaton Precious Metals has a net margin of 65.55% compared to iA Financial's net margin of 9.87%. Wheaton Precious Metals' return on equity of 21.32% beat iA Financial's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Wheaton Precious Metals65.55% 21.32% 5.35%
iA Financial 9.87%12.80%0.68%

Wheaton Precious Metals currently has a consensus target price of C$199.00, suggesting a potential upside of 30.51%. iA Financial has a consensus target price of C$188.72, suggesting a potential downside of 8.95%. Given Wheaton Precious Metals' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Wheaton Precious Metals is more favorable than iA Financial.

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
iA Financial
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Wheaton Precious Metals has a beta of 1.395244, meaning that its share price is 40% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, iA Financial has a beta of 0.905465, meaning that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

iA Financial has higher revenue and earnings than Wheaton Precious Metals. iA Financial 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$2.75B25.22C$426.03MC$3.9638.53
iA FinancialC$8.43B2.20C$990.15MC$10.8019.19

In the previous week, Wheaton Precious Metals had 11 more articles in the media than iA Financial. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Wheaton Precious Metals and 1 mentions for iA Financial. iA Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.34 beat Wheaton Precious Metals' score of 0.15 indicating that iA Financial is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Wheaton Precious Metals
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
iA Financial
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Wheaton Precious Metals pays an annual dividend of C$0.69 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. iA Financial pays an annual dividend of C$3.87 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Wheaton Precious Metals pays out 17.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. iA Financial pays out 35.8% 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

Wheaton Precious Metals beats iA Financial on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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WPM vs. The Competition

MetricWheaton Precious MetalsMetals & Mining IndustryMaterials SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$69.24BC$3.48BC$4.57BC$12.25B
Dividend Yield0.69%5.29%4.76%6.20%
P/E Ratio38.5321.3420.1333.59
Price / Sales25.228,473.645,032.489.16
Price / CashN/A26.2724.3582.29
Price / Book7.489.698.234.33
Net IncomeC$426.03MC$122.62MC$155.10MC$299.09M
7 Day Performance-3.60%-0.69%-0.38%-0.53%
1 Month Performance-9.38%-4.31%-3.12%-1.72%
1 Year Performance20.01%48.06%38.61%32.66%

Wheaton Precious Metals Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
WPM
Wheaton Precious Metals
3.0175 of 5 stars
C$152.48
flat
C$199.00
+30.5%
+20.0%C$69.24BC$2.75B38.5340
AEM
Agnico Eagle Mines
3.6584 of 5 stars
C$205.39
+1.2%
C$295.33
+43.8%
+17.8%C$102.70BC$13.54B19.3411,800
ABX
Barrick Gold
4.2181 of 5 stars
C$52.00
+0.3%
C$70.23
+35.1%
+74.6%C$87.13BC$19.04B14.3621,300
FNV
Franco-Nevada
1.7324 of 5 stars
C$305.20
+2.6%
C$356.56
+16.8%
+33.8%C$58.86BC$2.11B42.9940
PAAS
Pan American Silver
3.0888 of 5 stars
C$61.11
+0.1%
C$84.40
+38.1%
+61.9%C$25.75BC$4B19.2813,000

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