AEM vs WPM
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited and Wheaton Precious Metals Corp., both Basic Materials
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is the larger company at $94B against $63B. On trailing earnings AEM is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 21.2 against 75.3, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year WPM returned +29% against +18% for AEM. The RyuScore puts AEM ahead, 67 against 52 out of 100.
| Figure | AEM | WPM |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $188 | $138 |
| Market cap | $94B | $63B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 21.2 | 75.3 |
| 1-year return | +18% | +29% |
| 5-year return | +277% | +228% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 67/100 | 52/100 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.
Revenue of $1.3B in H2 2025, net income $925M.
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