BGM vs CDE vs HL vs EXK vs PAAS

For growth investors, Coeur Mining, Inc.

(CDE) is the stronger pick with 96. 4% revenue growth year-over-year, versus -46. 0% for BGM Group Ltd. (BGM). Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE) offers the better valuation at 20. 6x trailing P/E (9. 4x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE) a "Buy" — based on 21 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, Coeur Mining, Inc.

(CDE) is the cheapest at 20. 6x versus Hecla Mining Company at 38. 0x. On forward P/E, Coeur Mining, Inc. is actually cheaper at 9. 4x. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: Coeur Mining, Inc. wins at 0. 18x versus Pan American Silver Corp. 's 0. 48x — a PEG below 1. 0 traditionally signals the market is underpricing earnings growth.

Over the past 5 years, Hecla Mining Company (HL) delivered a total return of +161.

8%, compared to -89. 9% for BGM Group Ltd. (BGM). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: HL returned +373. 7% versus BGM's -89. 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), BGM Group Ltd.

(BGM) is the lower-risk stock at 0. 61β versus Coeur Mining, Inc. 's 1. 89β — meaning CDE is approximately 212% more volatile than BGM relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 11% versus 25% for Endeavour Silver Corp. — 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 -46. 0% for BGM Group Ltd. (BGM). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: Hecla Mining Company grew EPS 765. 7% 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.

Coeur Mining, Inc.

(CDE) is the more profitable company, earning 28. 3% net margin versus -14. 5% for Endeavour Silver Corp. — meaning it keeps 28. 3% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: HL leads at 37. 5% versus -2. 2% for BGM. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — HL leads at 41. 1%, 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, Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 0. 18x versus Pan American Silver Corp. 's 0. 48x. A PEG below 1. 0 is traditionally considered the threshold for growth-adjusted undervaluation. On forward earnings alone, Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE) trades at 9. 4x forward P/E versus 20. 7x for Hecla Mining Company — 11. 4x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for CDE: 46. 6% to $27. 20.

In this comparison, PAAS (0.

8% yield) pays a dividend. BGM, CDE, HL, EXK 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. 88), 0. 8% yield, +335. 4% 10Y return). Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE) carries a higher beta of 1. 89 — 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: +335. 4%, CDE: +156. 0%), 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 (BGM (Healthcare) and CDE (Basic Materials) and HL (Basic Materials) and EXK (Basic Materials) and PAAS (Basic Materials)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: BGM is a small-cap quality compounder stock; CDE is a mid-cap high-growth stock; HL is a mid-cap high-growth stock; EXK is a small-cap quality compounder stock; PAAS is a mid-cap high-growth stock. PAAS pays a dividend while BGM, CDE, HL, EXK 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.