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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 First Majestic Silver 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 First Majestic Silver Corp. and Century Aluminum Company compare based on key financial metrics to determine which better meets your investment needs.
About First Majestic Silver Corp. and Century Aluminum Company
First Majestic Silver Corp. engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of mineral properties in North America. The company explores for silver and gold deposits. Its projects include the San Dimas silver/gold mine covering an area of approximately 71,867 hectares located in Durango State, Mexico; the Santa Elena silver/gold mine that covers an area of approximately 102,244 hectares located in Sonora State, Mexico; and the La Encantada silver mine covering an area of approximately 4,076 hectares located in Coahuila State, Mexico. The company was formerly known as First Majestic Resource Corp. and changed its name to First Majestic Silver Corp. in November 2006. First Majestic Silver Corp. was incorporated in 1979 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 First Majestic Silver Corp., Century Aluminum Company Stock News
As of July 21, 2025, First Majestic Silver Corp. had a $4.2 billion market capitalization, compared to the Metals & Mining median of $1.3 million. First Majestic Silver Corp.’s stock is up 58.4% in 2025, down 2.6% in the previous five trading days and up 33.28% in the past year.
Currently, First Majestic Silver Corp. does not have a price-earnings ratio. First Majestic Silver Corp.’s trailing 12-month revenue is $698.5 million with a -12.3% net profit margin. Year-over-year quarterly sales growth most recently was 130.1%. Analysts expect adjusted earnings to reach $0.217 per share for the current fiscal year. First Majestic Silver Corp. currently has a 0.2% 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 23.1% in 2025, up 12% 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 First Majestic Silver Corp. and Century Aluminum Company Stock Grades
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