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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 Equinox Gold Corp. 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 Equinox Gold Corp. compare based on key financial metrics to determine which better meets your investment needs.
About First Majestic Silver Corp. and Equinox Gold Corp.
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.
Equinox Gold Corp. engages in the exploration, acquisition, development, and operation of mineral properties in the Americas. It explores gold and silver deposits. It holds interest in properties in California located in the United States; Guerrero State located in Mexico; Maranhão, Bahia, and Mina Gerais state located in Brazil; and Ontario, Canada. The company was formerly known as Trek Mining Inc. and changed its name to Equinox Gold Corp. in December 2017. Equinox Gold Corp. was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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As of March 11, 2025, First Majestic Silver Corp. had a $3.0 billion market capitalization, compared to the Metals & Mining median of $1.1 million. First Majestic Silver Corp.’s stock is up 11.7% in 2025, up 5.1% in the previous five trading days and up 15.44% 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 $560.6 million with a -18.2% net profit margin. Year-over-year quarterly sales growth most recently was 25.9%. Analysts expect adjusted earnings to reach $0.278 per share for the current fiscal year. First Majestic Silver Corp. currently has a 0.3% dividend yield.
As of March 11, 2025, Equinox Gold Corp. had a $3.0 billion market cap, putting it in the 65th percentile of all stocks. Equinox Gold Corp.’s stock is up 30.9% in 2025, down 1.4% in the previous five trading days and up 42.52% in the past year.
Currently, Equinox Gold Corp.’s price-earnings ratio is 8.8. Equinox Gold Corp.’s trailing 12-month revenue is $1.5 billion with a 22.4% net profit margin. Year-over-year quarterly sales growth most recently was 93.1%. Analysts expect adjusted earnings to reach $0.902 per share for the current fiscal year. Equinox Gold Corp. does not currently pay a dividend.
How We Compare First Majestic Silver Corp. and Equinox Gold Corp. Stock Grades
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