Capstone Holding Corp. Common Stock (CAPS)vsJames Hardie Industries PLC ADR (JHX)
CAPS
Capstone Holding Corp. Common Stock
$0.70
-7.32%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $6.37M
JHX
James Hardie Industries PLC ADR
$19.45
+0.46%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $11.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
James Hardie Industries PLC ADR generates 9747% more annual revenue ($4.40B vs $44.72M). JHX leads profitability with a 2.7% profit margin vs -12.4%. JHX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
CAPS
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
JHX
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CAPS.
Margin of Safety
-1495.1%
Fair Value
$1.63
Current Price
$19.45
$17.82 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 30.1% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -20.2% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
ROE of 2.8% — below average capital efficiency
2.7% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 64.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CAPS
The strongest argument for CAPS centers on Price/Book. Revenue growth of 10.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : JHX
The strongest argument for JHX centers on Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 30.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.84 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CAPS
The primary concerns for CAPS are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : JHX
The primary concerns for JHX are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 80.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CAPS profiles as a turnaround stock while JHX is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
JHX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.88 — expect wider price swings.
JHX is growing revenue faster at 30.1% — sustainability is the question.
JHX generates stronger free cash flow (93M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JHX scores higher overall (56/100 vs 37/100) and 30.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Capstone Holding Corp. Common Stock
BASIC MATERIALS · BUILDING MATERIALS · USA
Capstone Holding Corp. The company is headquartered in Alsip, Illinois.
Visit Website →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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