(MP) MP Materials - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US5533681012

MP: Rare Earth Materials, Magnetic Precursors

MP Materials Corp (NYSE:MP) is the only integrated rare earth mining and processing company in the Western Hemisphere, operating a critical asset in the global rare earth supply chain. The company runs the Mountain Pass Rare Earth Mine and Processing Facility in San Bernardino County, California, which has been operational for decades and is a key source of rare earth elements (REEs) outside of China. MP Materials produces high-purity rare earth products, including cerium, lanthanum, and neodymium, which are essential for advanced technologies such as electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and advanced electronics. The company also produces magnetic precursor products through its Magnetics segment, further diversifying its revenue streams. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, MP Materials was established in 2017 with a focus on restoring U.S. leadership in the rare earth industry.

The company operates through two primary segments: Materials and Magnetics. The Materials segment focuses on the extraction and processing of rare earth ore at the Mountain Pass facility, which includes cracking and separation to produce rare earth oxides and other compounds. The Magnetics segment involves the production of magnetic rare earth alloys and powders, which are critical components for permanent magnets used in industrial, automotive, and consumer applications. MP Materials has positioned itself as a key player in reducing dependence on overseas rare earth supplies, particularly from China, by offering a domestic alternative for manufacturers seeking to diversify their supply chains.

Based on and , here is a 3-month outlook for MP Materials Corp: 1. Price Action: With the SMA 20 (24.52) and SMA 50 (24.67) converging near current price levels (24.41), expect a potential sideways trend in the near term. A breakout above 25.00 could signal upward momentum, while a drop below 23.50 may indicate consolidation. 2. Volatility: The ATR of 2.29 suggests moderate price swings, with average daily price movements likely staying within a 4-5% range. 3. Fundamental Outlook: The forward P/E of 24.10 indicates investor confidence in future earnings growth, though the current lack of profitability (RoE: -6.20) may weigh on near-term valuations. The P/S ratio of 18.32 reflects premium pricing relative to sales, which could be tested if revenue growth slows. 4. Catalysts: The stock may respond to updates on production volumes, new offtake agreements, or policy changes in the rare earth sector.

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MP Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 4,328m
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Other Industrial Metals & Mining
GiC Sub-Industry Diversified Metals & Mining
IPO / Inception 2020-06-22

MP Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 35.5
Fundamental -40.6
Dividend Rating 0.0
Rel. Strength 58.5
Analysts 4.33/5
Fair Price Momentum 22.03 USD
Fair Price DCF -

MP Dividends

No Dividends Paid

MP Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 31%
Growth Correlation 12m 83.1%
Growth Correlation 5y -36%
CAGR 5y 20.19%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.25
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.13
Alpha 41.37
Beta 0.952
Volatility 89.18%
Current Volume 5889.4k
Average Volume 20d 6723.7k
What is the price of MP stocks?
As of May 01, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 24.46 with a total of 5,889,400 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +6.86%, over one month by +0.20%, over three months by +11.38% and over the past year by +52.88%.
Is MP Materials a good stock to buy?
Probably not. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, MP Materials (NYSE:MP) is currently (May 2025) not a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of -40.64 and therefor a somewhat negative outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of MP as of May 2025 is 22.03. This means that MP is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -9.93%.
Is MP a buy, sell or hold?
MP Materials has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.33. Therefor, it is recommend to buy MP.
  • Strong Buy: 8
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 4
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for MP stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, MP MP Materials will be worth about 25.2 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 24.46. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +3.15%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 26.7 9.1%
Analysts Target Price 23.1 -5.6%
ValueRay Target Price 25.2 3.1%