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MP vs PARR: which is the better buy in 2026?

MP Materials Corp.

NYSE:MP

90/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$8.2B

The only integrated Western rare earth-to-magnet producer is spending billions to become irreplaceable, and it's still burning cash to get there.

Full MP analysis

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.

NYSE:PARR

90/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$4.4B

A geographically captive refiner masquerading as a commodity play, with Hawaii and Rockies pricing power the market still treats as generic crack spreads.

Full PARR analysis

Factor by factor

FactorMPPARR
Revenue Growth7798
Profitability2060
Valuation6683
Momentum2588
Theme Purity9457
Moat6950
Catalysts9066
Market Position3850

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Frequently asked questions

Is MP or PARR the better buy in 2026?

MP and PARR are neck and neck at 90/100 on the Compass right now. The better fit depends on which factors matter most to you.

How does Alexandria compare MP and PARR?

Each company is scored 1-100 on eight factors: revenue growth, profitability, valuation, momentum, theme purity, moat, catalysts, and market position. The Compass Score is the composite, and the comparison below shows where each name wins factor by factor.

Compass Scores are proprietary editorial research from publicly available data, not investment advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Rankings update weekly.