CGAU vs NGD vs EGO vs CDE vs AEM

For growth investors, Coeur Mining, Inc.

(CDE) is the stronger pick with 96. 4% revenue growth year-over-year, versus 9. 5% for Centerra Gold Inc. (CGAU). Centerra Gold Inc. (CGAU) offers the better valuation at 6. 1x trailing P/E (9. 1x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate Centerra Gold Inc. (CGAU) 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, Centerra Gold Inc.

(CGAU) is the cheapest at 6. 1x versus New Gold Inc. at 64. 9x. On forward P/E, New Gold Inc. is actually cheaper at 6. 6x — notably different from the trailing picture, reflecting expected earnings growth. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: Coeur Mining, Inc. wins at 0. 17x versus Centerra Gold Inc. 's 0. 61x — a PEG below 1. 0 traditionally signals the market is underpricing earnings growth.

Over the past 5 years, New Gold Inc.

(NGD) delivered a total return of +390. 8%, compared to +96. 0% for Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: AEM returned +351. 2% versus EGO's +58. 6%. 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), Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) is the lower-risk stock at 0.

52β versus Coeur Mining, Inc. 's 1. 81β — meaning CDE is approximately 246% more volatile than AEM relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 1% versus 30% for Eldorado Gold Corporation — 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 9. 5% for Centerra Gold Inc. (CGAU). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: Centerra Gold Inc. grew EPS 725. 7% year-over-year, compared to 78. 0% for Eldorado Gold Corporation. 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.

New Gold Inc.

(NGD) is the more profitable company, earning 58. 1% net margin versus 27. 9% for Eldorado Gold Corporation — meaning it keeps 58. 1% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: AEM leads at 53. 1% versus 17. 9% for CGAU. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — AEM leads at 58. 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. 17x versus Centerra Gold Inc. 's 0. 61x. A PEG below 1. 0 is traditionally considered the threshold for growth-adjusted undervaluation. On forward earnings alone, New Gold Inc. (NGD) trades at 6. 6x forward P/E versus 13. 5x for Agnico Eagle Mines Limited — 6. 8x 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, CGAU (1.

1% yield), AEM (0. 8% yield) pay a dividend. NGD, EGO, CDE do not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 0.

52), 0. 8% yield, +351. 2% 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 (AEM: +351. 2%, 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.

Both stocks operate in the Basic Materials sector, making this a peer-level intra-sector comparison — the same macro tailwinds and headwinds will affect both.

In terms of investment character: CGAU is a small-cap deep-value stock; NGD is a small-cap high-growth stock; EGO is a small-cap high-growth stock; CDE is a mid-cap high-growth stock; AEM is a mid-cap high-growth stock. CGAU, AEM pay a dividend while NGD, EGO, 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.