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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 Equinox Gold Corp. or Freeport-McMoRan Inc. 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 Equinox Gold Corp. and Freeport-McMoRan Inc. compare based on key financial metrics to determine which better meets your investment needs.
About Equinox Gold Corp. and Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
Equinox Gold Corp. engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and operation of mineral properties in the Americas. The company primarily 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.
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. engages in the mining of mineral properties in North America, South America, and Indonesia. It primarily explores for copper, gold, molybdenum, silver, and other metals. The company’s assets include the Grasberg minerals district in Indonesia; Morenci, Bagdad, Safford, Sierrita, and Miami in Arizona; Chino and Tyrone in New Mexico; and Henderson and Climax in Colorado, North America, as well as Cerro Verde in Peru and El Abra in Chile. The company was formerly known as Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. and changed its name to Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in July 2014. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
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As of November 21, 2025, Equinox Gold Corp. had a $9.3 billion market capitalization, compared to the Metals & Mining median of $1.6 million. Equinox Gold Corp.’s stock is NA in 2025, NA in the previous five trading days and up 116.58% in the past year.
Currently, Equinox Gold Corp.’s price-earnings ratio is 104.3. Equinox Gold Corp.’s trailing 12-month revenue is $2.3 billion with a 2.7% net profit margin. Year-over-year quarterly sales growth most recently was 91.2%. Analysts expect adjusted earnings to reach $0.519 per share for the current fiscal year. Equinox Gold Corp. does not currently pay a dividend.
Currently, Freeport-McMoRan Inc.’s price-earnings ratio is 27.9. Freeport-McMoRan Inc.’s trailing 12-month revenue is $26.0 billion with a 8.0% net profit margin. Year-over-year quarterly sales growth most recently was 2.7%. Analysts expect adjusted earnings to reach $1.502 per share for the current fiscal year. Freeport-McMoRan Inc. currently has a 1.5% dividend yield.
How We Compare Equinox Gold Corp. and Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Stock Grades
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