AG vs AOS Comparison

First Majestic Silver Corp is in the business of production, development, exploration, and acquisition of mineral properties with a focus on silver and gold production in North America. The company owns four producing mines in Mexico, consisting of the Santa Elena Silver/Gold Mine, the San Dimas Silver/Gold Mine, the Los Gatos Silver Mine, and the La Encantada Silver Mine. It also owns the Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine in Nevada, USA. Additionally, the firm holds interests in the San Martin Silver Mine and the Del Toro Silver Mine, and several exploration-stage projects. The majority of the company's revenues are from the sale of precious metals contained in dore and concentrate form. It generates maximum revenue from the sale of silver, followed by gold, zinc, copper, and other metals.

A.O. Smith manufactures a broad lineup of water heaters, boilers, and water treatment products. The company has two reporting segments: North America (80% of sales) and rest of world (20% of sales). A.O. Smith is the leading manufacturer of water heaters in North America for the residential and commercial markets, with approximately 36% and 52% market share, respectively. Residential water heaters account for most of North American sales and are distributed equally through wholesale and retail channels. Most of A.O. Smith's international revenue is from China, a market the company entered in the mid-1990s.