ASM vs EXK vs MFG vs PAAS vs CDE

For growth investors, Coeur Mining, Inc.

(CDE) is the stronger pick with 96. 4% revenue growth year-over-year, versus 5. 9% for Endeavour Silver Corp. (EXK). Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (MFG) offers the better valuation at 19. 3x trailing P/E (0. 1x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (ASM) a "Buy" — based on 5 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

(MFG) is the cheapest at 19. 3x versus Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. at 40. 4x. On forward P/E, Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is actually cheaper at 0. 1x. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. wins at 0. 01x versus Pan American Silver Corp. 's 0. 49x — a PEG below 1. 0 traditionally signals the market is underpricing earnings growth.

Over the past 5 years, Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.

(ASM) delivered a total return of +390. 0%, compared to +61. 1% for Endeavour Silver Corp. (EXK). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: ASM returned +435. 9% versus CDE's +149. 9%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), Pan American Silver Corp.

(PAAS) is the lower-risk stock at 0. 74β versus Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. 's 2. 05β — meaning ASM is approximately 178% more volatile than PAAS relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (ASM) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 3% versus 6% for Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), Coeur Mining, Inc.

(CDE) is pulling ahead at 96. 4% versus 5. 9% for Endeavour Silver Corp. (EXK). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: Pan American Silver Corp. grew EPS 741. 9% year-over-year, compared to -519. 4% for Endeavour Silver Corp.. Over a 3-year CAGR, CDE leads at 38. 1% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.

(ASM) is the more profitable company, earning 31. 3% net margin versus -14. 5% for Endeavour Silver Corp. — meaning it keeps 31. 3% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: CDE leads at 36. 3% versus 3. 8% for EXK. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — ASM leads at 48. 3%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

The PEG ratio (forward P/E divided by expected earnings growth rate) is the most precise measure of undervaluation relative to growth potential.

By this metric, Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (MFG) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 0. 01x versus Pan American Silver Corp. 's 0. 49x. A PEG below 1. 0 is traditionally considered the threshold for growth-adjusted undervaluation. On forward earnings alone, Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (MFG) trades at 0. 1x forward P/E versus 19. 2x for Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. — 19. 1x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for CDE: 60. 1% to $29. 00.

In this comparison, MFG (1.

8% yield), PAAS (0. 8% yield) pay a dividend. ASM, EXK, CDE do not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, Pan American Silver Corp.

(PAAS) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 0. 74), 0. 8% yield, +326. 1% 10Y return). Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE) carries a higher beta of 1. 81 — meaning larger drawdowns in market downturns, which matters significantly when you cannot wait years for a recovery. Both have compounded well over 10 years (PAAS: +326. 1%, CDE: +149. 9%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

These companies operate in different sectors (ASM (Basic Materials) and EXK (Basic Materials) and MFG (Financial Services) and PAAS (Basic Materials) and CDE (Basic Materials)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: ASM is a small-cap high-growth stock; EXK is a small-cap quality compounder stock; MFG is a mid-cap quality compounder stock; PAAS is a mid-cap high-growth stock; CDE is a mid-cap high-growth stock. MFG, PAAS pay a dividend while ASM, EXK, CDE do not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.