Analyzing First Quantum Minerals (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) and Lifezone Metals (NYSE:LZM)

First Quantum Minerals (OTCMKTS:FQVLF) and Lifezone Metals (NYSE:LZM) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership and valuation.

Profitability

This table compares First Quantum Minerals and Lifezone Metals’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Quantum Minerals	-20.02%	0.26%	0.13%
Lifezone Metals	N/A	N/A	N/A

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares First Quantum Minerals and Lifezone Metals’ revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
First Quantum Minerals	$6.46 billion	1.73	-$954.00 million	($1.70)	-7.86
Lifezone Metals	$1.48 million	N/A	-$363.88 million	N/A	N/A

Lifezone Metals has lower revenue, but higher earnings than First Quantum Minerals.

Risk and Volatility

First Quantum Minerals has a beta of 1.82, indicating that its share price is 82% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lifezone Metals has a beta of 0.24, indicating that its share price is 76% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for First Quantum Minerals and Lifezone Metals, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
First Quantum Minerals	0	4	4	0	2.50
Lifezone Metals	0	0	4	0	3.00

First Quantum Minerals currently has a consensus target price of $27.61, suggesting a potential upside of 106.52%. Lifezone Metals has a consensus target price of $14.17, suggesting a potential upside of 71.51%. Given First Quantum Minerals’ higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe First Quantum Minerals is more favorable than Lifezone Metals.

Summary

First Quantum Minerals beats Lifezone Metals on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

About First Quantum Minerals

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.

About Lifezone Metals

Lifezone Metals Limited engages in the extraction and refining of metals. It supplies lower-carbon and sulfur dioxide emission metals to the battery storage, EV, and hydrogen markets. The company's products include nickel, copper, and cobalt. Its flagship project is the Kabanga nickel project in North-West Tanzania. The company is based in Ramsey, Isle of Man.