MAC Copper (NYSE:MTAL – Get Free Report) and Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO – Get Free Report) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.
Profitability
This table compares MAC Copper and Rio Tinto’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| MAC Copper | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Rio Tinto | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for MAC Copper and Rio Tinto, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| MAC Copper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.50 |
| Rio Tinto | 2 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2.29 |
Institutional & Insider Ownership
87.5% of MAC Copper shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.3% of Rio Tinto shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of MAC Copper 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.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares MAC Copper and Rio Tinto”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| MAC Copper | $321.80 million | 0.97 | -$81.69 million | N/A | N/A |
| Rio Tinto | $57.64 billion | 2.00 | $9.97 billion | N/A | N/A |
Rio Tinto has higher revenue and earnings than MAC Copper.
Volatility and Risk
MAC Copper has a beta of 0.37, meaning that its stock price is 63% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Rio Tinto has a beta of 0.58, meaning that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary
Rio Tinto beats MAC Copper on 6 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.
About MAC Copper
Metals Acquisition Limited focuses on mining and production of copper and silver. It operates the CSA copper mine in Cobar, Australia. The company was incorporated in 2022 and is headquartered in Saint Helier, Jersey.
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto Group engages in exploring, mining, and processing mineral resources worldwide. The company operates through Iron Ore, Aluminium, Copper, and Minerals Segments. The Iron Ore segment engages in the iron ore mining, and salt and gypsum production in Western Australia. The Aluminum segment is involved in bauxite mining; alumina refining; and aluminium smelting. The Copper segment engages in mining and refining of copper, gold, silver, molybdenum, and other by-products and exploration activities. The Minerals segment is involved in mining and processing of borates, titanium dioxide feedstock, and iron concentrate and pellets; diamond mining, sorting, and marketing; and development projects for battery materials, such as lithium. It also owns and operates open pit and underground mines; and refineries, smelters, processing plants and power, and shipping facilities. Rio Tinto Group was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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