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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 Materion Corporation 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 Materion Corporation and First Majestic Silver Corp. compare based on key financial metrics to determine which better meets your investment needs.
About Materion Corporation and First Majestic Silver Corp.
Materion Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, produces advanced engineered materials in the United States, Asia, Europe, and internationally. The company operates in four segments: Performance Materials, Electronic Materials, Precision Optics, and Other. It provides beryllium and non-beryllium containing alloy systems and custom engineered metal solutions in strip, bulk, rod, plate, bar, tube, and other customized shapes; engineering and product development services; alloyed metals, beryllium products, and beryllium hydroxide; precision strip, rod, wire, and engineered strip metal products; ToughMet alloys; and SupremEX aluminum silicon carbide metal matrix composite formulation products. The company also operates the bertrandite ore mine and refinery that provides feedstock hydroxide for its beryllium businesses and external sale. In addition, it produces advanced chemicals, microelectronics packaging, precious and non-precious metal, and specialty metal products, including vapor deposition targets, frame lid assemblies, clad and precious metal pre-forms, and high temperature braze materials. Further, the company designs and manufactures precision thin film coatings, optical filters, and assemblies. Additionally, it offers inorganic chemicals and powders, specialty coatings, specialty engineered beryllium and copper-based alloys, beryllium composites, ceramics, and engineered clad and plated metal systems. The company sells its products to semiconductor, industrial, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, consumer electronics, and life sciences through its facilities and service centers, independent distributors and agents, outside distributors, direct sales offices, and independent sales representatives. The company was formerly known as Brush Engineered Materials Inc. and changed its name to Materion Corporation in March 2011. Materion Corporation was founded in 1921 and is based in Mayfield Heights, Ohio.
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 Materion Corporation, First Majestic Silver Corp. Stock News
As of July 30, 2025, Materion Corporation had a $2.1 billion market capitalization, compared to the Metals & Mining median of $1.1 million. Materion Corporation’s stock is up 1.5% in 2025, up 6.6% in the previous five trading days and down 15.71% in the past year.
Currently, Materion Corporation’s price-earnings ratio is 131.1. Materion Corporation’s trailing 12-month revenue is $1.7 billion with a 0.9% net profit margin. Year-over-year quarterly sales growth most recently was 1.4%. Analysts expect adjusted earnings to reach $4.955 per share for the current fiscal year. Materion Corporation currently has a 0.6% dividend yield.
As of July 30, 2025, First Majestic Silver Corp. had a $3.9 billion market cap, putting it in the 67th percentile of all stocks. First Majestic Silver Corp.’s stock is up 44.6% in 2025, down 8.4% in the previous five trading days and up 38.53% 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 $0.227 per share for the current fiscal year. First Majestic Silver Corp. currently has a 0.2% dividend yield.
How We Compare Materion Corporation and First Majestic Silver Corp. Stock Grades
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