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Sifting through countless of stocks in the Metals & Mining industry can be tedious, and sometimes two stocks are just too similar to judge which is the better investment. If you’re on the fence about investing in B2Gold Corp. or Century Aluminum Company because you’re not sure how they measure up, it’s important to compare them on a few factors before making your decision.
Read on to learn how B2Gold Corp. and Century Aluminum Company compare based on key financial metrics to determine which better meets your investment needs.
About B2Gold Corp. and Century Aluminum Company
B2Gold Corp. operates as a gold producer company in Canada. The company operates the Fekola Mine in Mali, the Masbate Mine in the Philippines, and the Otjikoto Mine in Namibia. It also owns 100% interest in the Gramalote gold project in Colombia. In addition, the company has a portfolio of other evaluation and exploration assets in Mali and Finland. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Century Aluminum Company, together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells standard-grade and value-added primary aluminum products in the United States and Iceland. It also owns and operates a carbon anode production facility located in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, as well as engages in the bauxite mining and alumina refining business in Jamaica. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Latest Metals & Mining and B2Gold Corp., Century Aluminum Company Stock News
As of July 21, 2025, B2Gold Corp. had a $4.6 billion market capitalization, compared to the Metals & Mining median of $1.3 million. B2Gold Corp.’s stock is up 40.6% in 2025, down 0.6% in the previous five trading days and up 12.09% in the past year.
Currently, B2Gold Corp. does not have a price-earnings ratio. B2Gold Corp.’s trailing 12-month revenue is $2.0 billion with a -31.0% net profit margin. Year-over-year quarterly sales growth most recently was 15.3%. Analysts expect adjusted earnings to reach $0.513 per share for the current fiscal year. B2Gold Corp. currently has a 2.3% dividend yield.
As of July 21, 2025, Century Aluminum Company had a $2.1 billion market cap, putting it in the 58th percentile of all stocks. Century Aluminum Company’s stock is up 21.8% in 2025, up 10.9% in the previous five trading days and up 15.93% in the past year.
Currently, Century Aluminum Company’s price-earnings ratio is 18.2. Century Aluminum Company’s trailing 12-month revenue is $2.4 billion with a 4.8% net profit margin. Year-over-year quarterly sales growth most recently was 29.5%. Analysts expect adjusted earnings to reach $1.770 per share for the current fiscal year. Century Aluminum Company does not currently pay a dividend.
How We Compare B2Gold Corp. and Century Aluminum Company Stock Grades
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