Almonty Industries Inc. Common Shares (ALM)vsJames Hardie Industries PLC ADR (JHX)
ALM
Almonty Industries Inc. Common Shares
$15.49
-6.52%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $5.29B
JHX
James Hardie Industries PLC ADR
$28.47
+0.99%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $17.33B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
James Hardie Industries PLC ADR generates 6206% more annual revenue ($5.41B vs $85.80M). ALM leads profitability with a 125.2% profit margin vs 2.7%. ALM trades at a lower P/E of 87.3x. JHX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
ALM
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
JHX
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 125 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 37.5%
Revenue surging 497.7% year-over-year
Revenue surging 63.9% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 23.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 11.2x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 2.2% — below average capital efficiency
2.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALM
The strongest argument for ALM centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 125.2% and operating margin at 37.5%. Revenue growth of 497.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : JHX
The strongest argument for JHX centers on Revenue Growth, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 63.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.24 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ALM
The primary concerns for ALM are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 87.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : JHX
The primary concerns for JHX are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 135.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALM profiles as a growth stock while JHX is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ALM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.39 — expect wider price swings.
ALM is growing revenue faster at 497.7% — sustainability is the question.
JHX generates stronger free cash flow (254M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JHX scores higher overall (63/100 vs 57/100) and 63.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Almonty Industries Inc. Common Shares
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Almonty Industries Inc. engages in mining, processing, and shipping of tungsten concentrates. The company is headquartered in Dillon, Montana.
James Hardie Industries PLC ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · BUILDING MATERIALS · USA
James Hardie Industries plc manufactures and sells fiber cement, gypsum fiber and cement bonded construction products for interior and exterior building construction applications primarily in the United States, Australia, Europe, New Zealand, the Philippines and Canada. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
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