Peabody Energy Corp (BTU)vsCore Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR)
BTU
Peabody Energy Corp
$37.68
-1.34%
ENERGY · Cap: $3.53B
CNR
Core Natural Resources, Inc.
$110.57
+0.81%
ENERGY · Cap: $5.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Core Natural Resources, Inc. generates 5% more annual revenue ($4.16B vs $3.96B). BTU leads profitability with a -0.8% profit margin vs -3.7%. CNR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
BTU
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
CNR
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 81.8% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of -0.4% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 7.0%
Earnings declined 8.3%
Currently unprofitable
ROE of -5.8% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 81.1%
Currently unprofitable
Operating margin of -10.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BTU
The strongest argument for BTU centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : CNR
The strongest argument for CNR centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 81.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.35 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BTU
The primary concerns for BTU are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CNR
The primary concerns for CNR are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BTU profiles as a turnaround stock while CNR is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BTU carries more volatility with a beta of 0.56 — expect wider price swings.
CNR is growing revenue faster at 81.8% — sustainability is the question.
BTU generates stronger free cash flow (125M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CNR scores higher overall (53/100 vs 33/100) and 81.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Peabody Energy Corp
ENERGY · THERMAL COAL · USA
Peabody Energy Corporation is engaged in the coal mining business in the United States, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, China, India, Vietnam, South Korea, and internationally. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Core Natural Resources, Inc.
ENERGY · THERMAL COAL · USA
Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc. designs, designs, manufactures, markets, and installs exterior building products for the commercial, residential, and repair and remodeling markets in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina.
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