Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA ADR (BVN)vsLinde plc Ordinary Shares (LIN)
BVN
Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA ADR
$33.53
+3.30%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $8.52B
LIN
Linde plc Ordinary Shares
$491.12
+1.66%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $227.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Linde plc Ordinary Shares generates 1863% more annual revenue ($33.99B vs $1.73B). BVN leads profitability with a 45.2% profit margin vs 20.3%. BVN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.11. BVN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
BVN
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
LIN
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+73.8%
Fair Value
$154.44
Current Price
$33.53
$120.91 discount
Margin of Safety
-395.0%
Fair Value
$99.21
Current Price
$491.12
$391.91 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 45 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 47.8%
Revenue surging 108.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 1041.0% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 28.2%
Generating 1.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 9.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BVN
The strongest argument for BVN centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 45.2% and operating margin at 47.8%. Revenue growth of 108.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LIN
The strongest argument for LIN centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.3% and operating margin at 28.2%.
Bear Case : BVN
No major red flags identified for BVN, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : LIN
The primary concerns for LIN are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BVN profiles as a growth stock while LIN is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
LIN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.80 — expect wider price swings.
BVN is growing revenue faster at 108.1% — sustainability is the question.
LIN generates stronger free cash flow (1.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BVN scores higher overall (81/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 45.2% margins and 108.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER PRECIOUS METALS & MINING · USA
Compaa de Minas Buenaventura SAA, a precious metals company, is dedicated to the exploration, extraction, concentration, smelting and commercialization of minerals and polymetallic metals in Peru, the United States, Europe and Asia. The company is headquartered in Lima, Peru.
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BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
Linde plc is a multinational chemical company. It is the largest industrial gas company by market share and revenue. It serves customers in the healthcare, petroleum refining, manufacturing, food, beverage carbonation, fiber-optics, steel making, aerospace, chemicals, electronics and water treatment industries. The company's primary business is the manufacturing and distribution of atmospheric gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, rare gases, and process gases, including carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen, electronic gases, specialty gases, and acetylene.
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