Fresnillo (OTCMKTS:FNLPF – Get Rating) and Perpetua Resources (NASDAQ:PPTA – Get Rating) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability and analyst recommendations.
Risk & Volatility
Fresnillo has a beta of 0.38, indicating that its share price is 62% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Perpetua Resources has a beta of 0.46, indicating that its share price is 54% less volatile than the S&P 500.
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72.3% of Perpetua Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Perpetua Resources shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Fresnillo and Perpetua Resources' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Fresnillo | $2.70 billion | 2.33 | $421.21 million | N/A | N/A |
| Perpetua Resources | N/A | N/A | -$35.95 million | ($0.47) | -4.98 |
Fresnillo has higher revenue and earnings than Perpetua Resources.
Profitability
This table compares Fresnillo and Perpetua Resources' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Fresnillo | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Perpetua Resources | N/A | -26.69% | -24.06% |
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Fresnillo and Perpetua Resources, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Fresnillo | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2.13 |
| Perpetua Resources | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 |
Perpetua Resources has a consensus price target of $8.50, indicating a potential upside of 263.25%. Given Perpetua Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Perpetua Resources is more favorable than Fresnillo.
About Fresnillo
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Fresnillo plc mines, develops, and produces non-ferrous minerals in Mexico. It operates through seven segments: Fresnillo, Saucito, Ciénega, Herradura, Noche Buena, San Julián, and Other. The company primarily explores for silver, gold, lead, and zinc concentrates. Its projects include Fresnillo silver mine located in the state of Zacatecas; Saucito silver mine situated in the state of Zacatecas; Ciénega gold mine located in the state of Durango; Herradura gold mine situated in the state of Sonora; Noche Buena gold mine located in the state of Sonora; and San Julián silver-gold mine situated on the border of Chihuahua/Durango states. The company has mining concessions covering an area of approximately 1.7 million hectares of surface land in Mexico. It also leases mining equipment; produces gold/silver doré bars; and provides administrative services. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. Fresnillo plc is a subsidiary of Industrias Peñoles S.A.B. de C.V.
About Perpetua Resources
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Perpetua Resources Corp. engages in the mineral exploration activities in the United States. The company primarily explores for gold, silver, and antimony. Its principal asset is the 100% owned Stibnite gold project located in Valley County, Idaho. The company was formerly known as Midas Gold Corp. and changed its name to Perpetua Resources Corp. in February 2021. Perpetua Resources Corp. was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.
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