FM : First Quantum Minerals Ltd Stock Profile

Last Updated: 3/12/2024 0:47:16

First Quantum Minerals Ltd trades with the ticker FM on the TSX and is in the Copper industry.

Overview
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, development, and production of mineral properties. It primarily explores for copper, nickel, pyrite, silver, gold, and zinc ores, as well as produces acid. The company has operating mines located in Zambia, Panama, Finland, Turkey, Spain, Australia, and Mauritania, as well as a development project in Zambia. It is exploring the Taca Taca copper-gold-molybdenum project in Argentina, as well as the Haquira copper deposit in Peru. The company was formerly known as First Quantum Ventures Ltd. and changed its name to First Quantum Minerals Ltd. in July 1996. The company is based in Vancouver, Canada.
 

Looking to invest in First Quantum Minerals Ltd? Our analysis brings in the key facts, competitor research and valuation metrics for you to make an informed decision.

FM.TO Stock Price and Key Stats

ETF Key Stats

Exchange: TSX

Market Cap : $10969.268MM

PE Ratio:

Price: 27.53 (Updated: 3/12/2024 0:47:16)



First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FM) vs Competitors in Copper

Lets see how FM.TO stacks up against others in the Copper asset management industry. We have identified its main peers as:

Amerigo Resources Ltd, Atalaya Mining Plc, Copper Mountain Mining Corporation, Capstone Mining Corp, Hudbay Minerals Inc

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Copper Industry Comparisons

Company Market Cap ($MM) P/E Ratio EV/EBITDA Dividend Yield
Amerigo Resources Ltd (ARG) $209.353 42.333 7.182 9.4%
Atalaya Mining Plc (AYM) $835.771 10.704 7.095 10.3%
Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (CMMC) $540.245 N/A 12.108 0.0%
Capstone Mining Corp (CS) $5,758.95 N/A 40.747 N/A%
First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FM) $10,969.268 N/A 15.458 1.6%

EV/EBITDA: Enterprise Value to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization – this ratio compares the value of a company, including debt, to the company’s cash earnings less non-cash expenses
Industry: companies that have a lot in common
Market Cap: Market Capitalization – the total value of all a corporation’s stock
N/A: Not Applicable or Not Available
P/E: Price-to-Earnings – this ratio relates a corporation’s share price to its earnings per share
Price: Stock Price – current value to buyers and sellers
Dividend Yield: Dividend or Distribution Yield  

Comparisons within Copper

  • First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FM) vs Amerigo Resources Ltd (ARG)
    • ARG has higher EPS (0.03 vs -1.86). ARG has higher dividend yield (9.4% vs 1.6%). FM has a P/E under 0, indicating ARG (P/E 42.333) is in a better position.
  • First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FM) vs Atalaya Mining Plc (AYM)
    • AYM has higher EPS (0.54 vs -1.86). AYM has higher dividend yield (10.3% vs 1.6%). FM has a P/E under 0, indicating AYM (P/E 10.704) is in a better position.
  • First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FM) vs Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (CMMC)
    • CMMC has higher EPS (-0.26 vs -1.86). FM has higher dividend yield (1.6% vs 0.0%). CMMC and FM both have P/E’s under 0.
  • First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FM) vs Capstone Mining Corp (CS)
    • CS has higher EPS (-0.21 vs -1.86). FM provides dividends, while CS does not. CS and FM both have P/E’s under 0.
  • First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FM) vs Hudbay Minerals Inc (HBM)
    • HBM has higher EPS (0.3 vs -1.86). FM has higher dividend yield (1.6% vs 0.2%). FM has a P/E under 0, indicating HBM (P/E 28.367) is in a better position.

Our Recommendation: Hold
Shows positive EPS growth from this year to next, suggesting improving profitability.
 

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