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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 Fortuna Mining Corp. or First Majestic Silver 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 Fortuna Mining Corp. and First Majestic Silver Corp. compare based on key financial metrics to determine which better meets your investment needs.
About Fortuna Mining Corp. and First Majestic Silver Corp.
Fortuna Mining Corp. engages in the precious and base metal mining and related activities in Argentina, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Mexico, Peru, and Senegal. The company operates through Mansfield, Sanu, Sango, Cuzcatlan, and Bateas segments. It operates the Lindero gold mine, the Yaramoko gold mine, the Séguéla gold mine, and the San Jose silver-gold mine, as well as the Caylloma silver, lead, and zinc mine. The company was formerly known as Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. and changed its name to Fortuna Mining Corp. in June 2024. Fortuna Mining Corp. was incorporated in 1990 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
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.
Latest Metals & Mining and Fortuna Mining Corp., First Majestic Silver Corp. Stock News
As of May 30, 2025, Fortuna Mining Corp. had a $2.0 billion market capitalization, compared to the Metals & Mining median of $1.0 million. Fortuna Mining Corp.’s stock is up 51.9% in 2025, up 11.6% in the previous five trading days and down 6.55% in the past year.
Currently, Fortuna Mining Corp.’s price-earnings ratio is 11.3. Fortuna Mining Corp.’s trailing 12-month revenue is $1.2 billion with a 14.0% net profit margin. Year-over-year quarterly sales growth most recently was 44.4%. Analysts expect adjusted earnings to reach $0.625 per share for the current fiscal year. Fortuna Mining Corp. does not currently pay a dividend.
As of May 30, 2025, First Majestic Silver Corp. had a $3.3 billion market cap, putting it in the 65th percentile of all stocks. First Majestic Silver Corp.’s stock is up 24.7% in 2025, up 10.9% in the previous five trading days and down 18.92% 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 $0.293 per share for the current fiscal year. First Majestic Silver Corp. currently has a 0.3% dividend yield.
How We Compare Fortuna Mining Corp. and First Majestic Silver Corp. Stock Grades
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