MP Materials Corp. (MP) — Stock Score Summary

MP Materials Corp. (MP) has a MoatMap StockRank of 19/100 based on Quality (32/100), Value (37/100), and Momentum (35/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. MP Materials is the only scaled producer of rare earth materials in the Western Hemisphere, operating the world-class Mountain Pass mine. As geopolitical tensions rise and Western supply chains aggressively decouple from China's rare earth monopoly, MP is uniquely positioned as a strategic national asset. The company is transitioning from a raw concentrate exporter to an integrated domestic magnet producer, capturing massive margin expansion. This creates a highly asymmetric risk-reward profile backed by structural government support and long-term off-take agreements with Western OEMs.

MP Materials Corp. owns and operates Mountain Pass, the only integrated rare earth mining and processing facility in North America. The company holds a strategic, near-monopoly position in the Western Hemisphere for primary rare earth production, crucial for electric vehicle motors and defense. MP Materials is a critical supplier, poised to benefit from global electrification and increasing demand for permanent magnets.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$54.30
Market Cap$11.9B
P/E (Forward)56.86
Price/Book5.91
Return on Equity-4.2%
Return on Invested Capital-2.4%
Debt/Equity44.02
Gross Margin37.2%
Operating Margin-7.9%
Revenue Growth118.6%
Free Cash Flow$-175M

MP Materials Corp. operates in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MP Materials Corp.’s (MP) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for MP Materials Corp. (MP) is 19/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (32), Value (37), and Momentum (35) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does MP Materials Corp. have an economic moat?
MP Materials Corp. (MP) has a Quality factor score of 32/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is MP Materials Corp. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for MP Materials Corp. (MP) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 19/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is MP Materials Corp. in?
MP Materials Corp. (MP) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry (United States).