MP MATERIALS CORP (MP)

US5533681012 - Common Stock

19.64  +0.91 (+4.86%)

After market: 19.64 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, MP scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MP was compared to 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. MP scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. MP is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MP had negative earnings in the past year.
MP had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: MP reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years MP 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

MP has a Return On Assets of -2.58%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MP outperforms 43.95% of its industry peers.
MP's Return On Equity of -5.57% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MP is outperformed by 61.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.58%
ROE -5.57%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)7.03%
ROA(5y)2.48%
ROE(3y)12.39%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

MP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 14.22%, MP is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.13% of the companies in the same industry.
MP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MP does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 14.22%
OM growth 3Y-29.19%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.74%
GM growth 5YN/A

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

MP does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
MP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MP has been reduced compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.07 indicates that MP is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MP has a Altman-Z score of 2.07. This is in the lower half of the industry: MP underperforms 60.51% of its industry peers.
MP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.88. This is a neutral value indicating MP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.88, MP is not doing good in the industry: 87.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.88
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.07
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.11%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 6.93 indicates that MP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 6.93, MP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.71% of the companies in the same industry.
MP has a Quick Ratio of 6.13. This indicates that MP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
MP's Quick ratio of 6.13 is amongst the best of the industry. MP outperforms 84.08% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 6.93
Quick Ratio 6.13

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MP shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -142.68%.
MP shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -39.73%.
The Revenue has been growing by 23.58% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-142.68%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-400%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-39.73%
Revenue growth 3Y23.58%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%19.82%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, MP will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 46.03% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, MP will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 35.52% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-213.03%
EPS Next 2Y-40.64%
EPS Next 3Y33.25%
EPS Next 5Y46.03%
Revenue Next Year-33.48%
Revenue Next 2Y18.92%
Revenue Next 3Y30.82%
Revenue Next 5Y35.52%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for MP. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
MP is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 146.68.
61.15% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
MP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 146.68

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as MP's earnings are expected to grow with 33.25% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-40.64%
EPS Next 3Y33.25%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MP does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

MP MATERIALS CORP

NYSE:MP (11/22/2024, 8:04:01 PM)

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GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
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Market Cap3.25B
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PE N/A
Fwd PE 146.68
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.58%
ROE -5.57%
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OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 14.22%
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Asset Turnover0.08
Health
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Debt/Equity 0.88
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Current Ratio 6.93
Quick Ratio 6.13
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-142.68%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y
EPS Q2Q%
EPS Next Y-213.03%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-39.73%
Revenue growth 3Y23.58%
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