First Quantum Minerals Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, development, and production of mineral properties. It primarily explores for copper, gold, nickel, silver, and zinc products. Its flagship project is the 100% owned Kansanshi project located in the northwestern Province of Zambia. The company was formerly known as First Quantum Ventures Ltd. and changed its name to First Quantum Minerals Ltd. in July 1996. The company was incorporated in 1983 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
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- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Copper
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5 years, 6 months ago
First Quantum Minerals Ltd is currently in a long term uptrend where the price is trading 17.6% above its 200 day moving average.
From a valuation standpoint, the stock is 99.4% cheaper than other stocks from the Basic Materials sector with a price to sales ratio of 2.8.
First Quantum Minerals Ltd's total revenue rose by 24.7% to $2B since the same quarter in the previous year.
Its net income has increased by 107.8% to $9M since the same quarter in the previous year.
Finally, its free cash flow grew by 381.3% to $361M since the same quarter in the previous year.
Based on the above factors, First Quantum Minerals Ltd gets an overall score of 5/5.