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MP MATERIALS CORP (MP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:MP - US5533681012 - Common Stock

68.63 USD
-8.5 (-11.02%)
Last: 9/26/2025, 8:13:22 PM
69.15 USD
+0.52 (+0.76%)
After Hours: 9/26/2025, 8:13:22 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, MP scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MP was compared to 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. The financial health of MP is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. MP shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MP has reported negative net income.
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.
MP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
MP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of MP (-4.34%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MP's Return On Equity of -10.03% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MP is outperformed by 61.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.34%
ROE -10.03%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)3.72%
ROA(5y)3.25%
ROE(3y)5.87%
ROE(5y)5.69%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
MP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

MP has a Gross Margin (11.29%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MP has declined.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for MP so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 11.29%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-58.54%
GM growth 5Y-17%
MP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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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.
Compared to 1 year ago, MP has less shares outstanding
MP has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MP is higher compared to a year ago.
MP Yearly Shares OutstandingMP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
MP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 6.60 indicates that MP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
MP has a better Altman-Z score (6.60) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
MP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86. This is a neutral value indicating MP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.86, MP is doing worse than 83.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.86
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 6.6
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.09%
MP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.60 indicates that MP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
MP's Current ratio of 3.60 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MP outperforms 69.87% of its industry peers.
MP has a Quick Ratio of 3.12. This indicates that MP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
MP's Quick ratio of 3.12 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MP outperforms 70.51% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.6
Quick Ratio 3.12
MP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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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 -189.47%.
Looking at the last year, MP shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 39.43%.
MP shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 22.67% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-189.47%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-11.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)39.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-15%
Revenue growth 5Y22.67%
Sales Q2Q%83.61%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 49.36% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 46.75% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y15.97%
EPS Next 2Y98.25%
EPS Next 3Y69.48%
EPS Next 5Y49.36%
Revenue Next Year51.42%
Revenue Next 2Y90.99%
Revenue Next 3Y67.73%
Revenue Next 5Y46.75%

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.
MP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 500M 1B 1.5B
MP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 1 2 3 4 5

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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.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 79.01, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MP.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MP.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MP to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.89), we can say MP is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 79.01
MP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 50 -50 -100

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
MP Per share dataMP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MP does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MP's earnings are expected to grow with 69.48% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y98.25%
EPS Next 3Y69.48%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for MP!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

MP MATERIALS CORP

NYSE:MP (9/26/2025, 8:13:22 PM)

After market: 69.15 +0.52 (+0.76%)

68.63

-8.5 (-11.02%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Inst Owners75.98%
Inst Owner Change5.94%
Ins Owners8.65%
Ins Owner Change-6.65%
Market Cap12.15B
Analysts80.95
Price Target72.82 (6.11%)
Short Float %15.7%
Short Ratio1.44
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.62%
Min EPS beat(2)6.26%
Max EPS beat(2)6.98%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.62%
Min EPS beat(4)6.26%
Max EPS beat(4)8.79%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)488.69%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)346.7%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)268.13%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.31%
Max Revenue beat(2)22.14%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)20.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)52.21%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.23%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.14%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)7.71%
PT rev (1m)32.14%
PT rev (3m)163.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.59%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-22.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)17.33%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 79.01
P/S 50.2
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 12.03
P/tB 12.11
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.55
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.87
Fwd EY1.27%
FCF(TTM)-1.08
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.24
OCFYN/A
SpS1.37
BVpS5.71
TBVpS5.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.34%
ROE -10.03%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 11.29%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)3.72%
ROA(5y)3.25%
ROE(3y)5.87%
ROE(5y)5.69%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-58.54%
GM growth 5Y-17%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.86
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 176.47%
Cap/Sales 60.95%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.6
Quick Ratio 3.12
Altman-Z 6.6
F-Score4
WACC9.09%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)827.98%
Cap/Depr(5y)663.27%
Cap/Sales(3y)85.57%
Cap/Sales(5y)62.14%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-189.47%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-11.76%
EPS Next Y15.97%
EPS Next 2Y98.25%
EPS Next 3Y69.48%
EPS Next 5Y49.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)39.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-15%
Revenue growth 5Y22.67%
Sales Q2Q%83.61%
Revenue Next Year51.42%
Revenue Next 2Y90.99%
Revenue Next 3Y67.73%
Revenue Next 5Y46.75%
EBIT growth 1Y-35.39%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year108.47%
EBIT Next 3Y71.04%
EBIT Next 5Y54.07%
FCF growth 1Y-31.49%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-122.86%
OCF growth 3Y-49.23%
OCF growth 5YN/A